Refugee Student Scholarship
UNHCR and partner organizations
Any Level
Full or partial tuition + living support
Global
TBA
Need-based
Eligibility
Refugee or asylum-seeker status
Eligibility Criteria
- Refugee or asylum-seeker status (UNHCR documentation)
- Strong academic record or potential
- Demonstrated financial need
- Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited institution
- Commitment to rebuilding community
Syllabus & Topics Covered
Subjects and areas tested or evaluated for this scholarship:
- No entrance exam — selection based on application
- Refugee/asylum status documentation (UNHCR)
- Academic record evaluation (alternative documentation accepted)
- Personal statement on displacement and resilience
- Language proficiency assessment
- Interview (some programs)
Where to Read & What to Read
Recommended books, websites, and resources to prepare your application:
UNHCR education programs: unhcr.org/education
Refugee scholarship databases: DAFI, SPARK, WUSC
Refugee/asylum documentation
Academic transcripts (if available)
Personal statement on refugee experience
Letters of recommendation
Language proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS)
Overview
Refugee Student Scholarships support students who have been displaced from their home countries due to conflict, persecution, or disaster. These scholarships provide a pathway to education and a new beginning for refugee students.
What It Covers
Important Dates
Duration
Full degree
✓ Renewable yearly
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