UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI) offers qualified refugee and returnee (in selected countries) students the possibility to earn an undergraduate degree in their country of asylum or home country.
DAFI covers programmes at International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level 6, bachelor’s degrees or equivalent level qualifications. The scholarship is designed to provide students with academic and/or professional knowledge, skills, and competencies, leading to a first degree or equivalent qualification. DAFI can also cover short-cycle tertiary education, ISCED level 5 courses. This includes accredited Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes of two years or more that lead to a certification or diploma.
DAFI scholars are expected to participate in community engagement and skills development activities linked to their studies. UNHCR, alongside its education partner, maintain close contact with each scholar and with the higher education institutions they study at to ensure the academic success and well-being of each student. The DAFI scholarship DOES NOT cover master’s studies.
In Rwanda, UNHCR has awarded over 540 DAFI scholarships to eligible refugees at a bachelor’s degree level. For the academic year 2024/2025, there are new scholarships for qualified refugees and asylum-seekers in Rwanda.
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Type of Opportunity | Scholarships and Fellowships |
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Deadline | 15 September,2024 |
Country | Africa |
Organizer | UNHCR |
Contact the organizer | [email protected] |