Scholarship
UNHCR Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI)
The DAFI scholarship programme provides qualified refugee students with the opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies in their country of asylum. It aims to support self-reliance and provide refugees with the skills needed for future employment.
About this scholarship
UNHCR Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI) is offered by UNHCR for study in Uganda at bachelor level. The award is valued at Covers tuition, study materials, and living 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 Covers tuition, study materials, and living 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 level. Nationality requirements apply: Refugees.
Eligibility
Refugees who have completed secondary education and meet the admission criteria of local universities in their country of asylum.
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
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Key details
- Provider
- UNHCR
- Country
- Uganda
- Award
- Covers tuition, study materials, and living costs
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- Refugees
- 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