The UNHCR’s DAFI Scholarship Programme for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open for applications. This scholarship offers comprehensive support for undergraduate studies, including tuition, study materials, food, transportation, and accommodation.
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be recognized refugees or asylum seekers residing in Rwanda. They should have achieved excellent academic performance and have been accepted to a university in Rwanda, with proof of admission required. Only one family member per household can apply, and those already benefiting from another higher education scholarship or confirmed for resettlement to a third country are ineligible.The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a global organization dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people. Established in 1950, UNHCR works in over 130 countries, providing life-saving assistance such as shelter, food, and medical care, while also advocating for long-term solutions like resettlement and integration.