DUSHANBE, February 20,  -- The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe will fund nine full, four-year scholarships for Tajikistani students entering the American University of Central Asia (AUCA) in Bishkek in fall 2008, press release issued by the US Embassy on February 20 said.

The scholarships include room and board and a living stipend.

All students from Tajikistan accepted to AUCA will automatically be considered for these scholarships. Recipients will be selected by an Embassy committee based on scholastic achievements and financial need.

For information on applying to AUCA, please visit http://www.auca.kg/en/