Scholarship
DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative)
The DAFI programme provides access to tertiary education for refugees in Sudan, supporting study at universities, colleges, and TVET institutions. It aims to enable students to earn an undergraduate degree or diploma in their country of asylum.
About this scholarship
DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) is offered by UNHCR for study in Sudan, Chad at bachelor and diploma level. The award is valued at Varies, 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. Selection is need-based, so financial circumstances are central to the assessment.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor and diploma level. Nationality requirements apply: Refugees.
Eligibility
Applicants must be registered refugees residing in Sudan and be enrolled in or hold an admission offer from a recognised higher education or TVET institution in Sudan.
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 and diploma
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
- Study destination
- Sudan, Chad
- Eligible applicant countries
- Sudan
- Award
- Varies
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and diploma
- Nationality
- Refugees
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-08