Scholarship
DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) Scholarship
This program provides higher education opportunities to refugees and returnee communities, focusing on fields critical to social and economic development in conflict-affected regions.
About this scholarship
DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) Scholarship is offered by UNHCR (Implemented by Windle International Somalia) for study in Somalia at bachelor level. The award is valued at Financial stipends, mentorship, and academic guidance., 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 Financial stipends, mentorship, and academic guidance.. 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: Refugees/Returnees.
Eligibility
Open to students from refugee and returnee communities who demonstrate academic merit, leadership potential, and commitment to their communities.
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
Refugees/Returnees
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Key details
- Provider
- UNHCR (Implemented by Windle International Somalia)
- Country
- Somalia
- Award
- Financial stipends, mentorship, and academic guidance.
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- Refugees/Returnees
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-26
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-26