Grant opportunity
DAFI Scholarship Programme Rwanda 2026-2027
UNHCR Rwanda is accepting DAFI applications from qualified refugees and asylum seekers for bachelor's and eligible long-cycle TVET study in 2026-2027.
- Funder
- UNHCR Rwanda
- Applications close 7 August 2026
- Applications close 7 August 2026: Aug 7, 2026
- Award
- DAFI tertiary scholarship support; coverage is provided under programme terms
- Applicant
- Recognised refugees and asylum seekers living in Rwanda who have university or eligible TVET admission, strong academic results and no other scholarship.
- Discipline
- Education and Higher Education
- Region
- Rwanda
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative, known as DAFI, supports qualified refugees and asylum seekers to undertake tertiary education.
Who can apply
Applicants must be recognised refugees or asylum seekers resident in Rwanda, hold admission to a Rwandan institution, have strong results, hold no other scholarship and not be confirmed for resettlement.
What it supports
- Bachelor's programmes at ISCED level 6.
- TVET programmes at ISCED level 5 lasting at least two years.
- Academic merit and equitable family access are considered during selection.
Funding and duration
- Selected students receive DAFI scholarship support under the programme's published terms.
Applications close 7 August 2026
Applications close 7 August 2026: Aug 7, 2026
How to apply
Use the official UNHCR Rwanda call to confirm documents and submit through the linked DAFI scholarship platform by 7 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
UNHCR Rwanda invites eligible refugees and asylum seekers to apply for the DAFI Scholarship Programme for the 2026-2027 academic year. The call supports tertiary education and prioritises strong academic performance, demonstrated need and applicants without another scholarship.
Eligibility
Applicants must be recognised refugees or asylum seekers resident in Rwanda, hold admission to a Rwandan institution, have strong results, hold no other scholarship and not be confirmed for resettlement.
Funding and benefits
Selected students receive DAFI scholarship support under the programme's published terms.
Themes and supported activities
Bachelor's programmes at ISCED level 6.
TVET programmes at ISCED level 5 lasting at least two years.
Academic merit and equitable family access are considered during selection.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 7 August 2026: Applications close 7 August 2026: Aug 7, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official UNHCR Rwanda call to confirm documents and submit through the linked DAFI scholarship platform by 7 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.