Scholarship
UNHCR - DAFI Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme
The DAFI programme provides scholarships to refugees to study at universities and colleges in their host countries. It aims to support self-reliance and provide students with the skills needed to contribute to their communities.
About this scholarship
UNHCR - DAFI Tertiary Refugee Scholarship Programme is offered by United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) at bachelor and master 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 and master level. Nationality requirements apply: Refugees.
Eligibility
Must be a registered refugee with academic qualifications for university admission and demonstrate financial need.
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 master
Nationality requirements
Refugees
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
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- Award
- Covers tuition, study materials, and living costs
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Nationality
- Refugees
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-26