Afghan Future Fund and No One Left Behind announce first awardees of America’s Allies Scholarship Program

By The Afghan Future Fund and No One Left Behind

New York, NY—Afghan Future Fund (AFF) and No One Left Behind (NOLB) are proud to announce the first round of awardees for the America’s Allies Scholarship Program (AASP), a landmark program that provides financial assistance on a competitive basis to Afghan and Iraqi Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders who served with U.S. Armed Forces, enabling them to pursue a college degree or professional training in the United States. 

AASP received over 800 applications, reflecting the extraordinary demand for educational opportunities among these courageous individuals. After a competitive selection process, over 21 awardees were chosen to receive scholarships totaling over $110,000 in funding.

Each recipient receives up to $15,000 in financial support to pursue an accredited college degree, vocational training, or professional certification in the United States. The funding will be used across a range of areas, including Mechanical-Electrical Technology, Business, Dental Hygiene, Psychology and more.

The program will run for the 2025-2026 academic year, during which awardees will also benefit from mentorship, community engagement, and access to AFF and NOLB’s wider networks of support.

“More than anything else, education is the key that can unlock human potential,” said Vance Serchuk, Chairman of the Afghan Future Fund. “This program enables our allies to pursue new lives grounded in learning, empowerment, and service.”

“No One Left Behind is honored to support this effort,” said Andrew Sullivan, Executive Director of NOLB. “These scholarships reflect our ongoing commitment to the brave men and women who stood with us. We’re proud to help them pursue a brighter future here in the U.S.”

About the Afghan Future Fund

The Afghan Future Fund is a mission-driven nonprofit that helps at-risk and displaced Afghans rebuild their futures through education, career development and entrepreneurship. By providing scholarships, skills training and professional pathways in partnership with universities, employers and nonprofits, AFF connects Afghan talent to lasting opportunities and global networks.

About No One Left Behind

No One Left Behind (NOLB) is a veterans-founded nonprofit dedicated to Afghan and Iraqi allies who served alongside U.S. forces under the Special Immigrant Visa program. Since its founding, NOLB has evacuated thousands of allies and their families from imminent danger, provided resettlement services to support their transition to life in the United States, and advocated for legislative reforms that uphold America’s commitment to those who risked their lives in service to U.S. missions. The organization is led by combat veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. For more information, visit nooneleft.org.