CFAs: DAFI Scholarship Programme for Academic Year 2024-2025 (Rwanda)

DAFI covers programmes at International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) level 6, bachelor’s degrees or equivalent level qualifications. The scholarship is designed to provide students with academic and or professional knowledge, skills, and competencies, leading to a first degree or equivalent qualification. DAFI can also cover short-cycle tertiary education, ISCED level 5 courses. This includes accredited Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programmes of two years or more that lead to a certification or diploma.

DAFI scholars are expected to participate in community engagement and skills development activities linked to their studies. UNHCR, alongside its education partner, maintain close contact with each scholar and with the higher education institutions they study at to ensure the academic success and well-being of each student. The DAFI scholarship DOES NOT cover master’s studies.

In Rwanda, UNHCR has awarded over 540 DAFI scholarships to eligible refugees at a bachelor’s degree level. For the academic year 2024 – 2025, there are new scholarships for qualified refugees and asylum-seekers in Rwanda.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students who meet the following eligibility criteria are invited to apply for this scholarship program:
  • The applicant must be a recognized refugee or asylum seeker living in Rwanda.
  • Priority will be given to those who achieved excellent academic performance.
  • Applicant should have been accepted to a university in Rwanda. (You will have to submit proof of admission to a university.)
  • Only one family member can apply obtain DAFI scholarship to ensure that benefits allocated are equally given to other refugee students.
  • Female and persons with special needs education are highly encouraged to apply.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Applicants currently benefiting from another Higher Education scholarship programmes, are not eligible to apply for DAFI scholarship.
• Applicants who have been confirmed to depart for resettlement to third countries are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

For more information, visit UNHCR.