Applications are welcome for UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI), which provides qualified refugee and returnee students (in selected countries) with the opportunity to earn an undergraduate degree in their country of asylum or home country.
The Call for Application for DAFI Scholarship Programme for Academic Year 2024-2025. The scholarship is designed to provide students with academic and/or professional knowledge, skills, and competencies, leading to a first degree or equivalent qualification.
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s):ÂUNHCR
Host Institution(s):ÂUniversities in Rwanda
Funding Amount:ÂFunded
Number of Awards:ÂSeveral
Study Level:ÂUndergraduates
Nationality:ÂInternational Students
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Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for UNHCR-DAFI Scholarship Programme, the applicant has to meet all of the following criteria:
- The applicant must be a recognized refugee or asylum seeker living in Rwanda.
- Priority will be given to those who achieved excellent academic performance.
- Applicant should have been accepted to a university in Rwanda. (You will have to submit proof of admission to a university.)
- Only one family member can apply/obtain DAFI scholarship to ensure that benefits allocated are equally given to other refugee students.
- Applicants currently benefiting from another Higher Education scholarship programmes, are not eligible to apply for DAFI scholarship.
- Applicants who have been confirmed to depart for resettlement to third countries are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.
SECONDARY SELECTION CRITERIA
- Female and persons with special needs education are highly encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship package varies from country to country and covers a range of costs including:
- Tuition and study materials,
- Food,
- Transportation, and
- Accommodation
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How to Apply for UNHCR-DAFI Scholarship Programme
All application should be submitted through online application form, available at the following link: Rwanda DAFI Application 2024 | Rounds | DAFI Programme Management Platform (scholarshipsplatform.com)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED OR UPLOADED
- Please attach your UNHCR Proof of registration
- Please upload your official/certified copy of the high school diploma.
- Please upload university admission letter or proof of acceptance for study in one of the universities in Rwanda
- Please upload the equivalence certificate from the Ministry of Education of the country of asylum (optional).
Application Deadline: September 15, 2024