Refugee Students
Refugee students seeking fully funded scholarships have transformative opportunities to access higher education without financial hurdles. The DAFI Tertiary Scholarship Programme by UNHCR leads as the world’s largest and longest-running initiative, supporting refugee students across 58 countries with full coverage of tuition, housing, food, transport, books, mentoring, and more. This flagship fully funded scholarship for refugee students has empowered over 27,200 undergraduates from 54 origins since 1992, with 45% female participation—driving toward the global 15 by 30 goal of 15% refugee higher education enrollment. Perfect for refugee students in first-asylum countries, DAFI prioritizes high-impact fields like STEM, health, and education; apply now through your local UNHCR office for selection based on merit and need.
Expand your horizons with more elite fully funded scholarships for refugee students, including the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship (up to $90,000 for U.S. graduate studies), Columbia University’s Displaced Students Scholarship (100% tuition, housing, living expenses), IIE Odyssey Scholarship (tuition, housing, living for displaced youth), and One Refugee full-ride programs in select U.S. states. These scholarships for refugee students provide holistic support—mentoring, internships, networks—fueling careers in NGOs, tech, and leadership. Dive into UNHCR’s Opportunities platform for real-time listings, tailor your resilient story in applications, and secure your degree to rebuild lives.
