Stockholm (AINA) -- Assyrians Without Borders (AWB), based in Stockholm, has announced the opening of their scholarships program for Assyrian students in Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Iran and Lebanon. The funds are to be used for studies at the university level. Priority will be given to exchange students.

According to a statement by AWB, one of the goals of the scholarship program is to help young Assyrians improve their living conditions in their native countries by providing them with financial aid for university studies.

An applicant applying for an AWB scholarship must

• be an Assyrian
• live in Iraq, Syria, Turkey, Iran or Lebanon
• be admitted to a university

The scholarships cover the period from December 1, 2013 to May 31, 2014. The application deadline is February 16, 2014.

For more information visit Assyrians Without Borders.