Announcements

📢Welcome to the announcements page. Here you will find the latest announcements and scholarship opportunities for refugees and asylum-seekers in Kenya.

Malengo’s Kenya–Germany Vocational Training Program for Refugees

Malengo’s Kenya–Germany Vocational Training Program for Refugees prepares high school diploma holders in Kenya for vocational training programs in Germany in nursing, nurse assisting, and kindergarten teaching. Malengo’s program includes one year of intensive German language training in Kenya, support in applying for vocational training positions, assistance with visa applications, and financial aid to cover […]

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)“Leadership for Africa” Scholarships

Scholarship opportunity funded by the German Foreign Office for young African refugees at higher education institutions in Germany. The programme offers full scholarships for Master’s studies in Germany to qualified applicants in all fields of study except for medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, law, fine arts and architecture. Scholarship holders also benefit from a complementary training […]

DAFI TERTIARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Windle International Kenya, in partnership with UNHCR, invites applications for suitably qualified refugee candidates who reside in Kenya for the DAFI 2024 Tertiary Education Scholarships. The scholarship covers tuition and fees associated with the academic course of the scholars. How to apply Start your online application: https://unhcr-dafi-tertiary.scholarshipsplatform.com For more information: Windle International Kenya: Scholarship Forms

EMPP Call for Applications/Un peu sur le PPSE

The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) combines refugee resettlement and economic immigration. It’s a pathway that helps skilled refugees immigrate to Canada through existing economic programs and gives employers access to a new pool of qualified candidates to fill job openings. Any refugee who meets the minimum eligibility criteria is welcome to apply. i.e., They […]

The University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarships

The Humanitarian Scholarship program in Manchester provides support for up to 10 individuals facing immediate risk due to displacement caused by armed conflict. This scholarship is applicable for undergraduate and master’s degrees, excluding programs in medicine, dentistry, nursing, and architecture. Up to 10 scholarships are available. The awards cover tuition fees, living expenses and visas. […]

Do you want to continue your academic career?

The University Corridors for Refugees programme aims to give refugee students currently based in Kenya, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe an opportunity to continue a master degree programme in Italy through a scholarship. Refugee students will be selected for this program in 2024 and women candidates are strongly encouraged to […]

IGAD Regional Scholarship for Refugees, Returnees, and IDPs

Scholarship opportunities for post-secondary higher education programmes for refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons in the IGAD Region. The award covers tuition, accommodation, subsistence and medical expenses. The application deadline is June 2, 2024. For more information please visit the IGAD Regional Scholarships Programme page.

“Leadership for Africa” Programme for Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda: Master’s Degree Scholarships in Germany

“Leadership for Africa” offers scholarships for Master studies in Germany to qualified applicants in all fields of study except for medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, law, fine arts and architecture. The scholarship includes:• German language course (up to 6 months) in Germany before the start of the university studies• Tuition-free M.A. or M.Sc. degree programme at […]


Visit UNHCR’s Opportunities for Refugees site to find more information on scholarships offered to refugees.