UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI) offers qualified refugee and returnee (in selected countries*) students the possibility to earn an undergraduate degree in their country of asylum or home country. The 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.
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UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI)
Requirements for UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI) Qualification
- 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.
Interview date, Process and Venue for UNHCR’s Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme (DAFI)
Selection Criteria
- Female and persons with special needs education are highly encouraged to apply.
Documents Required for Application
- 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, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on unhcr-dafi-tertiary.scholarshipsplatform.com 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)
For more details, visit UNHCR website.
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