Afghanistan — Historical Events Description

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Afghanistan
Event
Afghanistan Introduces National University Scholarships for Engineering
Category
Economic
Date
1973-12-23
Country
Afghanistan
Description

On 23 December 1973, Afghanistan introduced scholarships to support students pursuing engineering degrees. The government identified a need for skilled engineers to assist with infrastructure development. Scholarship recipients were expected to work in public projects upon graduation. Universities expanded enrollment in civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering programs. This initiative strengthened the country’s technical workforce during an era of modernization.