Scholarship
DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative)
Provides support for refugees to pursue undergraduate studies in their country of asylum. It aims to foster self-reliance and academic development for displaced individuals.
About this scholarship
DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) is offered by UNHCR and German Government for study in Afghanistan at bachelor level. The award is valued at Tuition fees and monthly living stipend., 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 Tuition fees and monthly living stipend.. 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. Nationality requirements apply: Afghan refugees.
Eligibility
Registered refugees and asylum seekers with UNHCR documentation.
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
Nationality requirements
Afghan refugees
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Key details
- Provider
- UNHCR and German Government
- Country
- Afghanistan
- Award
- Tuition fees and monthly living stipend.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- Afghan refugees
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-29
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-29
