1. UNIV´R Program
The UNIV’R – University for Refugees program is launching its third edition and is calling for applications from refugees residing in a first country of asylum who wish to study for a two-year master’s degree in a higher education institution in metropolitan France. The program offers to the future beneficiaries a facilitated access to the university system, administrative, social and financial support (study and subsistence grants for the duration of the master).
Eligibility Criteria
- A recognized refugee
- Currently residing in the first country of asylum
- Holder of a bachelor’s degree
- Fluent in French (minimum B2 level) for masters in French
OR
- Fluent in English (minimum B2 level) AND have few notions in French, for masters in English
- To have a passport valid for at least one year OR obtain a CTD from the authorities of the Country of Asylum.
Incentives/ Covered Expenses
- Tuition
- Visa fees
- Subsistence allowance to cover all costs (rent, food, health insurance, transportation)
- Plane ticket
Deadline: Deadline for application is 3 March 2024.
* The living allowance coverage is subject to the times that the universities can ensure in accordance with their fundraising activities.
Disclaimer: UNHCR is neither responsible for nor involved in the selection of those refugees, nor in facilitating the exit of accepted refugees.
More info:
To view the list of all degree programs:
https://www.unhcr.org/fr/63fe1a164#_ga=2.65086445.290523719.1678007972-1347012778.1665086108
To apply:
UNIV’R Application (unhcr.org)
Also available at https://services.unhcr.org/opportunities/education-opportunities/couloir-universitaire-pour-les-refugies-vers-la-france-programme-univr
Under: How to apply?
Veuillez remplir le formulaire de candidature en cliquant sur ce lien
2. Hilde Domin Programme
The German Academic Service (DAAD) administers the scholarships programme “Hilde Domin Programme” with funds from the Federal Foreign Office.
The programme serves to support students and doctoral candidates from across the globe, who are at risk of being formally or de facto denied educational candidates with an opportunity to begin or complete a study research degree at a higher education institution in Germany.
Students and doctoral candidates nominated and accepted under the program will receive a scholarship for a degree course of personal choice and according to individual qualifications.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Students in the fields of human medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and law cannot apply for nomination.
- . German and English are a must.
Benefits: Expenses would include living allowance/ expenses and those related to the cost of the study program/ (Scholars taking a master’s programme typically receive € 934, doctoral candidates and postdocs € 1,200. In many cases, DAAD also provides you with health, accident and personal liability insurance.)
More info:
To view the list of all degree programs:
To find out more about how to certify your language skills:
https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/plan-your-studies/the-german-language/