Scholarship
DAFI Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme
The DAFI programme provides support to qualified refugee and asylum-seeker students to pursue undergraduate degrees or technical and vocational education in Rwanda. It covers tuition, study materials, food, transportation, and accommodation.
About this scholarship
DAFI Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme is offered by UNHCR at bachelor, diploma and certificate level. The award is valued at Varies based on individual needs and 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 individual needs and 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, diploma and certificate level. Nationality requirements apply: Refugees and asylum seekers in Rwanda.
Eligibility
Must be a recognized refugee or asylum seeker living in Rwanda, have excellent academic performance, and be accepted to a university in Rwanda.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-08-07. 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 and asylum seekers in Rwanda
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
- Award
- Varies based on individual needs and costs
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, diploma and certificate
- Nationality
- Refugees and asylum seekers in Rwanda
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-08-07
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20