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Afghan medical students arrive in Scotland to complete studies

Student visas were used as an alternative to the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme to get the women to the UK.

The Scottish government amended student funding regulations which allowed the women to be treated as home students.

The foundation’s John Norgrove said: “We’re all delighted to have finally succeeded after so much frustration.

“Finally these 19 incredibly talented young women get their future back with the opportunity of a tremendous education and a career.

“The alternative for them in Afghanistan wasn’t good.”

Kirsty McNeill, Under Secretary of State in the Scotland Office, praised the charity’s determination.

She added: “I’m very pleased that, by working together, we have been able to bring them to Scotland.”

Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said: “These inspiring women will now be treated as home students, meaning they will benefit from free tuition and living costs support here in Scotland.”

The Big House Multibank, Amazon UK and Cargilfield School in Edinburgh have been among organisations supporting the effort.


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