Scholarship
DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative)
The DAFI scholarship programme provides access to tertiary education for refugees in Sudan, supporting study at universities, colleges, and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. It aims to promote refugee self-reliance through increased access to opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship.
About this scholarship
DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) is offered by UNHCR & Windle Trust International for study in Sudan at bachelor, diploma and certificate level. The award is valued at Full coverage of tuition, food, housing, and transport, provided as full ride 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 full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full coverage of tuition, food, housing, and transport. Selection is need-based, so financial circumstances are central to the assessment.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, diploma and certificate level. Nationality requirements apply: Refugees.
Eligibility
Must be a registered refugee currently living in Sudan, hold a Sudanese Secondary School Certificate or equivalent, be 28 years old or below, and demonstrate genuine financial need. Priority is given to students in their first or second year of study.
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, diploma and certificate
Nationality requirements
Refugees
Funding basis
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 & Windle Trust International
- Study destination
- Sudan
- Award
- Full coverage of tuition, food, housing, and transport
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, diploma and certificate
- Nationality
- Refugees
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-11-06