Scholarships For Refugees And Displaced Students

Many organizations and institutions provide scholarships to help refugees and displaced students access quality education. These scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses, and sometimes travel costs.

International Scholarships

• UNHCR DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) – Provides funding for refugees to pursue higher education in their host countries.
• The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program – Supports students from developing countries, including refugees, for master’s programs.
• Erasmus Mundus Scholarships – Offers fully funded master’s programs in Europe, open to refugees and displaced persons.
• World University Service of Canada (WUSC) Student Refugee Program – Helps refugee students resettle and study in Canada.
• The Open Society Foundations Refugee Scholarship – Provides funding for refugees to study at top universities worldwide.

Scholarships in the USA

• The United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) Scholarships – Offers financial aid for refugees in the US.
• IIE Refugee Scholarship Program – Supports refugees in pursuing higher education in the US.
• Jusoor Scholarship for Syrian Refugees – Helps Syrian students study in the US and other countries.
• The Refugee and Immigrant Scholarship Program (RISP) – Provides financial aid to refugees and immigrants pursuing college education.

Scholarships in the UK

• University of London Refugee Scholarships – Offers financial support for refugees studying at the University of London.
• University of Oxford Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship – Provides full funding for refugees at Oxford.
• University of Edinburgh Refugee Scholarships – Covers tuition and living expenses for refugee students.
• Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA) Scholarships – Supports displaced academics and students.

Scholarships in Canada

• Lester B. Pearson International Scholarship (University of Toronto) – Offers full funding for international students, including refugees.
• Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarships – Supports doctoral students, including refugees.
• University of British Columbia (UBC) Refugee Scholars Program – Provides funding for refugee students in Canada.

Scholarships in Australia

• The Refugee Scholarship at Australian National University (ANU) – Covers full tuition for refugee students.
• Deakin Sanctuary Scholarships – Supports asylum seekers and refugees in Australia.
• Western Sydney University Refugee Scholarships – Offers financial assistance for refugee students.

Scholarships in Europe

• DAAD Scholarships for Refugees (Germany) – Supports refugees pursuing higher education in Germany.
• Science4Refugees Initiative (European Union) – Provides funding for refugee students in STEM fields.
• The French Government Refugee Scholarship Program – Covers tuition and living costs for refugees in France.

How to Apply

• Research eligibility requirements and deadlines.
• Prepare necessary documents (proof of refugee status, academic records, recommendation letters).
• Contact scholarship providers for guidance on the application process.