In partnership with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) and the Global Education Movement (GEM), Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Kenya is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 SNHU Scholarship Program. This opportunity supports motivated and high‑potential learners to pursue accredited U.S. undergraduate degrees through a flexible online learning model complemented by comprehensive local support.

Application Deadline: 31 March 2026

What the SNHU Program Offers

1. An accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree from SNHU through flexible online learning
2. A study laptop for use throughout the program
3. Internet/data support to ensure consistent online access
4. Access to a physical learning center with study space and academic support
5. Dedicated academic coaching and mentorship
6. A vibrant student community, including clubs, leadership opportunities, and extracurricular activities
7. Professional and career development training (work readiness, communication, digital skills)
8. Internship and networking opportunities through partner organizations
9. Counselling and wellbeing support
10. Exposure to career pathways and industry partners for employability and community impact

We strongly encourage qualified and passionate applicants — especially young women — to apply.

Apply Here:  JRS/SNHU Nairobi Scholarship Application Form 2026

UNHCR and its partners are pleased to announce that the second call for applications for the UNIV’R Programme 2026 is now open. Refugee students residing in their first country of asylum and wishing to pursue a two‑year Master’s degree in France are invited to apply.

Application Deadline

15 March 2026. Here is the link to apply.

Refugee students have the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree in Italy through the University Corridors for Refugees (UNICORE) programme.

Applications open: 2 March 2026
Deadline: 17 April 2026

Who Can Apply

You may apply if you:

• Hold recognized refugee status
• Have a university degree earned in or after 2021 (and no later than 17 April 2026)
• Have a GPA of at least 3.0 (or equivalent)

What the Scholarship Offers

• Full tuition waiver
• Financial support for living expenses
• Additional study grant in Italy

How to Apply

Participating Italian universities will publish their individual calls on 2 March 2026.
Applications must be submitted online via the UNICORE portal.

Access application information on: https://universitycorridors.unhcr.it/

Application Window: 13 February – 13 March 2026 (5:00 PM EAT)-English Call

Application Window: 20 February – 9 March 2026 (5:00 PM EAT)-French Call

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold original UNHCR Proof of Registration and a Government of Kenya Refugee ID Card
• Be 18–25 years old and currently living in Kenya and have continuously resided in the country for at least 3 years
• Have completed secondary school, with original certificates, result slips, and any other academic documents
• Demonstrate English or French proficiency (oral and written)
• Be single (unmarried) with no children
• Be facing barriers to accessing or completing undergraduate education
• Be self‑reliant, mature, and suitable for integration in Canada as an individual

For full details, visit:

🔗 Call for Applications (WUSC website):

https://srp.wusc.ca/students/call-for-applications-2027-28-kenya/ 

https://srp.wusc.ca/fr/etudiants/appel-de-candidatures-cohorte-francophone-du-per-2027-2028/

How to Apply

Complete the online application forms via the links below:

🔗 SRP Application Form: English Call for Applications

https://forms.gle/gx97WkoMzHEC78tU8

🔗 SRP Application Form: French Call for Applications

https://forms.gle/xibL7pYUfqsyNPvH9

UNHCR Kenya is collecting information on refugees’ skills, education, work experience, and family links.

This data aims at helping UNHCR and partners to identify and match refugee profiles with complementary pathways, including education opportunities, labour mobility programmes, and family reunification processes.

Please fill the questionnaire using this link.

⚠️ Completing this form does NOT guarantee eligibility for any UNHCR programme or service and the form should only be filled once.

The UNIV’R Programme offers 5–8 fully funded scholarships for refugees to pursue a two-year Master’s degree (in English or French) at Sciences Po Paris, starting August/September 2026. The scholarships are funded by Sciences Po Paris or through the Mastercard Foundation Programme.

Application Period:
? 28 Nov 2025 – 1 Feb 2026

? Apply Now: UNIV’R – Candidature Master Sciences Po 2026

Eligibility:
✔ Recognized refugee (UNHCR or State)
✔ Bachelor’s degree
✔ B2 level English/French
✔ Under 40 years

Required Documents:
? Academic transcripts
? 2 recommendation letters
? Proof of strong GPA

Academic Year: 2025/2026

The University of Trento is offering 10 places in its one-year Foundation Programme for students who cannot currently study safely. Successful candidates will join a university education programme, attending single courses and/or preparatory courses to potentially continue their studies.

✅ Benefits include:

• Full Foundation Year
• €7,200 scholarship
• Accommodation & meals
• Italian language courses & academic prep
• Local transport & health assistance
• Travel from the country of residence to Trento

? Eligibility:

• Currently outside Italy
• From conflict-affected areas
• Unable to continue studies safely
• Completed at least 12 years of schooling

⏰ Deadline: 20 November, 12:00 (CET)
? Apply here: https://www.unitn.it/en/about-us/equity-diversity-inclusion/academic-freedom-and-refugees/project.

This Program is now accepting applications for postgraduate programmes starting September 2026 -available both on-campus and online. See the call for applications here.

? Deadline: Friday, 21st November 2025 | 5 PM (UK Time)
? Apply here: https://global.ed.ac.uk/mastercard-foundation/apply-for-a-scholarship 

? Join Info Sessions:

? On-campus Scholarships: 16 October 2025 3-4 PM (UK time) https://gck.fm/ifocv 
? Online Learning Scholarships: 17 October 2025 4-5 PM (UK time) https://gck.fm/xgktg 

The University of Rwanda, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is inviting applications for full undergraduate scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year.

This opportunity is open to African students from all regions and genders who face limited access to education. The program supports the Young Africa Works Strategy, which aims to enable 30 million young people—particularly young women, refugees, displaced persons, and persons with disabilities—to access dignified and fulfilling work by 2030.

Application Deadline: 22 August 2025

Eligibility: Applicants must have applied for admission into first-year undergraduate programs at UR for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Apply online: https://mcfsprecruitment.ur.ac.rw/ ?

For full details and application guidelines: (*See details in the attached call for scholarship application*).

Graduate Horizons- call for Master’s Application Support for Displaced Students for the 2026-2027 academic year

Refugee- Led Research Hub (RLRH) is excited to launch Graduate Horizons for the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a global application support programme designed to help prospective graduate students affected by displacements.  This includes Refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced, stateless, among other categories.

If you are interested in applying, please visit the RLRH launches new round of Graduate Horizons application support scheme orclick here and review the eligibility criteria and submit the application form.

? For Questions? Reach out to: [email protected]

Apply before Sunday 24 August by 5pm BST (UK time).