DAFI Scholarship Programme 2026–2027 for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Rwanda

DAFI Scholarship Programme 2026–2027 for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Rwanda supports qualified refugee and asylum-seeker students in Rwanda to pursue an undergraduate degree or accredited TVET programme.⁠‌‌‌‌‌‌​​‌‌​‌‌​​​​‌​​​‌‌‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌⁠

What it offers

• Undergraduate tuition and study materials
• Food, transportation, and accommodation
• Programmes at ISCED level 6 (bachelor’s degrees) or level 5 (two-year accredited TVET diplomas/certifications)
• Community engagement and skills development activities
• Academic progress and well-being monitoring by UNHCR and partners

Who can apply

• Recognized refugees or asylum seekers living in Rwanda
• Applicants with excellent academic performance (priority)
• Those accepted to a university in Rwanda (proof of admission required)
• Only one family member per household may apply
• Not currently receiving another higher-education scholarship
• Not confirmed for resettlement to a third country
• Female applicants and persons with special needs are encouraged

How to apply

• Submit via the DAFI online application form at the provided link
• Attach:
  • UNHCR proof of registration
  • Certified high-school diploma
  • University admission letter or proof of acceptance
  • Equivalence certificate from the Ministry of Education of the country of asylum
• Applications open 15 July 2026 and close 7 August 2026; late applications are not considered
• For technical issues, contact a Digital Career Counsellor in your camp or email drcareer@unhcr.org and dafi.rwanda@unhcr.org