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    Albert Einstein Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI)

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    About this scholarship

    The DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) scholarship programme offers qualified refugee students the possibility to earn an undergraduate degree in their country of asylum. Through the dedicated support of the German Government, UNHCR and private donors, the programme has supported over 18,000 young refugees to undertake tertiary studies since 1992.

  • Who can apply?

    Who is this opportunity for?
    Refugees and asylum seekers living in the country of the scholarship
    Eligible nationalities
    All nationalities
    Age limit at the time of application
    28
    Eligible country of asylum
    Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Martinique, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Pakistan, Russia, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
    Required status documents
    Refugee certificate, Asylum seeker certificate
  • What is included?

    Type of funding
    Full scholarship (See provider website for more detail)
    Application fee?
    None
    Covered in this program
    Tuition
    Books
    Monthly stipend (e.g. food allowance)
    Housing
    Local transportation expenses
    Health insurance
    Mentoring or psycho-social support
  • How can I apply?

    Deadline for applications
    No deadline
  • For more details, contact the provider

  • Disclaimer

    The content presented on this site has originated from the third party providers. UNHCR is not responsible for the application process or oversight of the opportunities presented here. Questions on a particular opportunity should be directed to the relevant provider.

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