UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI) 2024

Eligible refugee students in Rwanda who has an offer to study an undergraduate degree program at an accredited university in Rwanda are invited to apply for the UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI) 2024 and receive funding towards tuition fee and other expenses for the 2024/2025 academic session.

UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI) offers qualified refugee and returnee (in selected countries*) the possibility to earn an undergraduate degree in their country of asylum or home country. The Undergraduate scholarship package varies from country to country and covers a range of costs including tuition and study materials, food, transportation, and accommodation.

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.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): DAFI

Host Institution(s): Universities in Rwanda

Scholarship Worth: Funded

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Undergraduate

Nationality: African Students (Rwanda)

Eligibility for the UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI) 2024:

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.

Selection Criteria

Female and persons with special needs education are highly encouraged to apply.

Method of Application for the UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI) 2024:

Interested and eligible applicants should submit their application through the online application form, available at the following link: Rwanda DAFI Application 2024 | Rounds | DAFI Programme Management Platform (scholarshipsplatform.com)

Required Documents:

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.

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.

UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI) 2024