UNHCR DAFI Scholarships for Undergraduate and Vocational Education

Opportunity category: Scholarships ,    Education mode: In-person,    Application deadline: 2023-09-08   

Details

German Government announces Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI Scholarship) for Afghan Refugees studying in undergraduate degree programs in Pakistani universities. Inspire Pakistan in collaboration with United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) shall administer the award of DAFI scholarships. Women and persons with specific needs are encouraged to apply. The deadline for submission of this application is September 08, 2023. The DAFI program aims to support qualified, academically strong young refugee women and men who meet the requirements to access higher education/ tertiary education in their first country of asylum. DAFI scholarships are awarded to undergraduate students for a maximum of four years in accredited and recognized higher education institutions/Universities.

Levels:Bachelor
FieldsAll Fields
TypeLocal
CategoryMerit and Need Based
AreaAll Pakistan
DeadlineSep 08, 2023

The DAFI scholarship is awarded for four years but may be renewed each year for up to four years based on your academic performance i.e., regular class attendance, semester and annual results, progress towards the degree within the regular study time foreseen by the higher education institution, and participation in DAFI program activities such as the DAFI club and community engagement.

German Government DAFI Scholarship Covers:
  1. University Tuition fee and academic fee
  2. Study Material e.g. books, notes, etc…
  3. Research or internship costs
  4. A subsistence allowance to meet basic food, transport, accommodation, and other expenses
DAFI Scholarship for Afghan Refugees Eligibility Criteria:
To apply for a DAFI scholarship for bachelor’s degree program you must meet the following criteria:
  1. Valid POR Card Holder
  2. 17-30 Years of Age
  3. Passed Intermediate or Equivalent board examination.
  4. Enrolled in HEC Recognized Universities/ educational institutions and possess an admission offer letter.
  5. Minimum 60% marks in the last examination
  6. No other family member receiving DAFI Scholarship
  7. The application must not be receiving any scholarship from any other organization.
  8. You are in need of financial assistance to pursue your studies.
  9. You have a strong motivation to contribute to your community through leadership, volunteering, community service, mentoring, community development or similar.
DAFI Technical and Vocational Education Eligibility Criteria
Scholarship applications for technical education are open for refugees (male & female) of all nationalities.
  1. Valid POR/UNHCR Refugee card holder.
  2. Age between 16 to 30 years.
  3. 10th grade (Pakistani school system)/ 12th grade (Afghan school system).
  4. Enrollment in technical education diploma with at least 50% marks in the previous examination.
  5. Field of study that has a high probability of employment either in home or host country.
  6. Candidate must be enrolled in a TVET institution.
  7. The applicant must be the only beneficiary of DAFI from his/her family.
  8. The applicant should not be receiving any other academic scholarship or support.
  9. Strong motivation to contribute towards refugee/host community.
  10. Female candidates and refugees with different needs would be given preference Required Documents

The applications are open for female Afghan refugee youth and non-Afghan refugee youth (male & female) for undergraduate studies. In addition, applications for technical education are open for refugees of all nationalities. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on the numbers and emails provided in the application forms and will be invited for interviews in Islamabad, Peshawar, Karachi, and Quetta respectively. Pakistani students are not eligible for the scholarship. Students trying to influence the selection process will be automatically disqualified. Applicants who are already availing of any other scholarship (HEC, Allama Iqbal, HSSP, and NAVTTC) program are not eligible to apply. UNHCR/Inspire Pakistan Reserves the right to cancel the scholarship in case of misrepresentation of information or documents. -Please note that application forms are free of charge. Incomplete and late application forms will be not entertained.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications can be submitted online at DAFI Scholarship website at https://unhcr-dafi-tertiary.scholarshipsplatform.com The application must include all required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Document Required with DAFI Afghan Refugee Scholarship form
  1. Completely filled and signed the DAFI Application form
  2. 2 Passport Size Photographs
  3. Copy of Valid POR Card
  4. Copy of Matric and Inter Certificates with DMC
  5. Proof of enrollment in an educational institution
  6. Equivalence certificate for students who have studied in Afghan Schools|

Source

https://www.eduvision.edu.pk/scholarships/unhcr-dafi-scholarships-for-undergraduate-and-vocational-education-scholar-89