UNHCR-DAFI Scholarship Programme for 2024 – 2025 Academic Year
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) invites applications for the Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI). This prestigious programme offers qualified refugee and returnee students (in selected countries) the opportunity to pursue 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.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for DAFI Scholarship Programme for Academic, the applicant has to meet all of the following criteria:
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- 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.
Benefits
The scholarship package varies from country to country and covers a range of costs including:
- Tuition and study materials,
- Food,
- Transportation, and
- Accommodation
Required Documents
- UNHCR Proof of registration
- Official/certified copy of the high school diploma.
- University admission letter or proof of acceptance for study in one of the universities in Rwanda
- Equivalence certificate from the Ministry of Education of the country of asylum (optional).
How to Apply
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)
Deadline: September 15, 2024.
Summary
| Type: | Scholarships |
| For: | Students in All countries |
| Study in: | Africa |
| Level: | Undergraduate |
| Status: | ✅ Active |
| Deadline: | September 15, 2024 |
| Reward: | Funding available |
| Sponsor: | |
| Learn: | Take certified course ↗️ |
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