UNHCR DAFI Programme

DAFI Scholarship Programme

International Scholarships 04 August 2026 for special 2026 intake

Scholarship programme for academically strong refugee students pursuing undergraduate higher education in their country of asylum.

Closes: 04 August 2026 for special 2026 intake
Academic reqs: 0
Application: See provider

Funding details

Fields covered: Undergraduate studies at government or public institutions. The DAFI programme does not support Masters or PhD studies.
Coverage value: See DAFI and StudyTrust for the confirmed scholarship package.
How to apply: Apply online through StudyTrust's online application platform for the DAFI Scholarship Programme.

Eligibility

Valid Refugee permit or Section 24 permit
Successfully completed secondary school with grades above the average standard
No other means of support for tertiary education
Undergraduate applicants should generally be below 35 years of age
Applied successfully for admission to a government or public institution for full-time studies
Valid admission or provisional admission letter must be uploaded
Masters and PhD studies are not supported

Academic requirements

No structured academic requirements have been captured for this bursary yet.

Supporting documents

Valid Refugee permit or Section 24 permit
Admission or provisional admission letter
Secondary school results
Academic records, if already studying
Proof of financial need and any documents requested by the DAFI online platform