Scholarship Overview
- UNHCR provides, on a limited basis, scholarships for refugees at the tertiary level in universities and polytechnic institutions through the Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative Fund (DAFI). Funding for this programme is provided by the Federal Government of Germany.
- The purpose of the DAFI Programme is to contribute to the self-reliance of refugees by providing them with a professional qualification for future employment. Scholarships are granted only for studies in the country of asylum. Preferably, UNHCR would like to see the graduates return home and contribute to the reconstruction of their home country, or to the development of the country of asylum or the refugee community at large.
Host School
Fields of Study
What does the scholarship cover?
How many scholarships are given?
Which countries are targeted?
In 2006/2007, the following countries are participating in the DAFI programme:
In Africa:
- Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
In Asia:
- India, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Syria, Thailand and Yemen.
In Central- and South America:
- Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Panama, and Uruguay.
In Eastern Europe:
- Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Georgia, Russian Federation, and Serbia & Montenegro.
Am I Eligible to Apply?
In order to be eligible, a candidate should:
- be a refugee with recognised refugee status;
- have successfully completed secondary schooling to a high standard in campbased
- refugee schools, or in national schools of the country of origin or asylum;
- have no other means of support for university studies;
- select a course of study that is likely to lead to employment in the country of origin;
- not be older than 28 years at the beginning of studies (An exemption could be applied to health and education courses of shorter duration provided to health staff and teachers with previous working experience or employment);
- select a choice of study course with maximum three to four years duration.
How to Apply – Next Steps
- If there is a current DAFI programme in your country of asylum and you meet the above-mentioned criteria, you should complete an application form (Application for Educational Assistance) to be submitted to UNHCR directly. Forms are available at UNHCR offices. All UNHCR offices will receive your application.
Closing Date
How do I get more information?
Dejene Zewdie Woldeyes says
My name is Dejene Zewdie From Ethiopia, I was born September 4/1989 in Ethiopia. I was Graduated from Debre Berhan Teacher Educational and Vocational Training College with Diploma in Science stream (Physics,Mathematics and Chemistry)since 2009 and after graduation i have work experience as Physics Laboratory Technician at Debre Berhan University up to now. Now I wanted to upgrade my profession but I don’t have any means to continue my education. Therefore I need your help to satisfy my dream.
wondimagegn says
my name is wondimagegn girma and am 26 years old ,from Ethiopia
I have B.SC in nursing and am also have 5 years relevant work experience and I wanted to upgrade my profession but I don’t have any means to continue my education. Therefore I need your help to satisfy my wish
BEZAWIT NEGASH GELETA says
I would like to say thank you very much for your permission on admission and application in above University.my name is Bezawit Megash Geleta from Ethiopia,Africa.
I have Diploma In nursing From Mekelle health Science college,Tigray,Ethiopia.It Is One of seriously Known College in Ethiopia.
I have Uncontrollable interest in university application now.Please I am very interested to upgrade my professional field of study.
If you help for my opportunity
My Address-I am a female participant and applicant so you can send through this address
BEZAWIT NEGASH GELETA
MEKELLE HEALTH SCIENCE COLLEGE
C/O BERHAN ASEFA
P.O.BOX-306
MEKELLE,TIGRAY,ETHIOPIA
TEL-+251-9-14730289
as a female applicant I hope you will help me by any means.
Thank you very much
your sciencerly
Bezawit Negash
Hossein hosseini says
To whom it may concern;
I am writing concerning the position of an afghan refugee student that i am due to begin my studies in this current year,
i currently live in Iran_ Qom. I would like to continue education in Medical science major But, Unfortunately i can not provide it’s university fees.
I hope you don’t mind my asking, but i wonder if it might be at all possible for you to send me an email or call me for urgent help.
Hosseini,H
phone no: +982517254176
Email address: hossein_hosseini91@yahoo.com
Asrar kemal says
Dear sir/madam
my name is Asrar kemal i am Ethiopian national and refugee living in nairobi,kenya as urban refugee. I was graduate from mekelle university school of law in july 09,2011 and recieved LLB degree.therefore i need scholarship to upgrade my knowledge.
hoppefully i wait your positive response to my application.
faithfully
Asrar kemal