The Odysseus Academic Network, in collaboration with UNHCR, invites applications from refugees for the 25th edition of its prestigious Summer School on European Immigration and Asylum Law and Policy, taking place in Brussels from 30 June to 11 July 2025.
🏆 What the Scholarship Covers:
- Full registration fees
- Travel costs
- Accommodation for the entire duration of the Summer School
👤 Who Can Apply:
- Individuals officially recognized as refugees or beneficiaries of subsidiary or temporary protection in a European country (Asylum seekers are not eligible). Preference may be given to those granted protection between 2023–2025
- Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field, or have equivalent professional experience (e.g., with NGOs)
- Have a working knowledge of English or French
📝 How to Apply (by 1 June 2025):
1. Fill in the online form here. Select the “Refugee” option under course fees.
2. Send the following documents by email to [email protected]:
- Your CV, detailing your education and/or relevant experience,
- A short motivation letter explaining how attending the Summer School would benefit you,
- Proof of protection status, including the country that granted it and the date,
- A copy of your residence permit,
- A copy of your passport or ID card if you have one
- Please merge all these documents into one single PDF file before submitting. (Tip: Use tools like iLovePDF to merge your documents)
🎥 Hear from Past Participants:
- Camila Vargas (El Salvador)
- Reshad Jalali (Afghanistan)
- Mohammad Kabbani (Syria)
- Abdulhamid Zahidi (Afghanistan)
- Have a look at our “Refugee Voices” booklet wherein the refugee students of the 2024 edition of Summer School present themselves.
📩 For more information, please contact: [email protected]