Scholarship
DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative)

The DAFI programme provides scholarships to refugees in Sudan to pursue undergraduate studies. It aims to promote self-reliance, empower students to contribute to their communities, and strengthen the protective impact of education.
About this scholarship
DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) is offered by UNHCR and Windle Trust International for study in Sudan at bachelor level. The award is valued at Varies based on tuition and living costs, provided as tuition and living support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Varies based on tuition and living costs. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Open to refugees residing in Sudan who meet academic and financial criteria.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- UNHCR and Windle Trust International
- Study destination
- Sudan
- Eligible applicant countries
- Sudan
- Award
- Varies based on tuition and living costs
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22

