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The University of New Haven announced today the establishment of the Afghan Women�Ӱ�ԭ��s Scholars program.

This program, made possible by a generous seven-figure gift from Henrik Nielsen, will provide scholarship and financial assistance to 10 undergraduate and four graduate Afghan women enrolled in any of the University�Ӱ�ԭ��s five academic colleges/schools. The program support will span the four-year tenure for undergraduate students and the two-year tenure for graduate students.

�Ӱ�ԭ��Friends of mine approached me about the prospect of creating this pipeline program, and I was delighted to support it,�Ӱ�ԭ�� said Nielsen. �Ӱ�ԭ��The impact this will have on the lives of these remarkable women is inspiring, and I look forward to seeing their stories unfold.�Ӱ�ԭ��

"This transcendent theme of providing opportunities for better and brighter futures remains a key part of the can-do spirit of the University as well as a vital priority of the institution going forward." President Frederiksen

�Ӱ�ԭ��This wonderful initiative arose through several individuals who have worked in and around the devastating crisis in Afghanistan, and their enduring commitment to provide opportunities for brighter futures,�Ӱ�ԭ�� said University of New Haven President Jens Frederiksen, Ph.D. �Ӱ�ԭ��We are so grateful for the support and so excited about this program.

�Ӱ�ԭ��The University of New Haven�Ӱ�ԭ��s focus on local students from all over the world, whose goals and perspectives are global, made this a natural partnership,�Ӱ�ԭ�� President Frederiksen continued. �Ӱ�ԭ��We are doubling down on impact and opportunity for students here in Connecticut and across the globe.�Ӱ�ԭ��

The University recently welcomed the second largest first-year class in its more than 100-year history and for the ninth consecutive year was featured in The Princeton Review�Ӱ�ԭ��s list of the top colleges and universities in the country. The University is excited to grow its global community by creating the Afghan Women�Ӱ�ԭ��s Scholars program.

The University of New Haven has a longstanding legacy of offering international programming and currently educates students from more than 70 countries.

�Ӱ�ԭ��The far- and wide-ranging contributions of the University of New Haven have consistently reflected a deep understanding of and devotion to a better, brighter future,�Ӱ�ԭ�� said President Frederiksen. �Ӱ�ԭ��This transcendent theme of providing opportunities remains a key part of the can-do spirit of the University as well as a vital priority of the institution going forward.�Ӱ�ԭ��