The Foundation for Refugee Students UAF provides financial and other support to refugees and asylum seekers who plan to study in the Netherlands.
The Foundation for Refugee Students UAF provides financial and other support to refugees and asylum seekers who plan to study in the Netherlands. Students must be recognized refugees within the Netherlands. Anyone who can use their knowledge can make a meaningful contribution to Dutch society.
About University of Twente
The University of Twente is a public technical university located in Enschede, the Netherlands. The UT collaborates with Delft University of Technology, Eindhoven University of Technology
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UAF: Foundation for Refugee Students
Aim and Benefits of UAF: Foundation for Refugee Students
The UAF does not grant scholarships. The UAF supports its clients in the preparation for and during their studies at Dutch educational institutions. The support usually consists of advisory, intermediary and counselling services; under certain circumstances the UAF also provides financial support for study costs such as tuition fees, books and travel expenses.
UAF: Foundation for Refugee Students Courses
Requirements for UAF: Foundation for Refugee Students Qualification
To qualify for this support, applicants must fulfill the following requirements:
- You have a Dutch residence permit because you applied for ayslum
- Your received your residence permit less than five years ago (date of decision),
- Or you have applied for asylum in the Netherlands and an asylum procedure is ongoing
- Your preparatory training is sufficient to study in higher education: University or University of Applied Sciences (hbo/hogeschool). You must provide a certificate of enrolment and a certificate of admission to a programme. The UAF can also help you when you want to study at MBO level 3 and 4.
- You speak English or Dutch at an intermediate or high level, or you are following a Dutch language course (level B1)
- You attended school in your country of origin. Your level of education is comparable to the Dutch Havo 5 level or 12 years or preliminary education, or you have completed prior education in your country of origin comparable to the Dutch Havo 5 level or 12 years of previous education
- You have completed at least 11 years of education
- You have not yet graduated at a Dutch University or University of Applied Sciences.
- You speak English or Dutch at an intermediate level (B1 or higher)
- You are willing to refund part of the payments you received to finance your studies.
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
For more details, visit University of Twente Scholarship webpage
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