DAFI Scholarship South Africa 2024

 

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DAFI

The Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Programme Initiative (known as DAFI, from the German translation Deutsche Akademische Flüchtlings Initiative Albert Einstein) is a scholarship programme for refugee students, who wish to pursue undergraduate degree studies in their country of asylum. The UNHCR, with the dedicated support of the German Government and additional private donors, have been able to support more than 21 000 young refugees since 1992.

The DAFI scholarship aims to empower young people, in the hope that they will contribute their knowledge, skills and leadership to the refugee community, and to facilitate peaceful coexistence, social cohesion, and the development of host communities during displacement.
 

ABOUT THE DAFI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME – FIELDS COVERED

The German Government is inviting students to apply for the DAFI Scholarship Programme, for the 2024 academic year.

Bursaries will be awarded to Refugees, for undergraduate studies in South Africa (their country of asylum).

Scholarships will be awarded based on 2 main criteria: academic potential and the applicants background conditions.
 

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MORE ABOUT THE DAFI SCHOLARSHIP BURSARY PROGRAMME – EXPENSES COVERED & SELECTION

The bursary will provide cover for the following expenses, up to a capped amount: registration fees, tuition fees, book allowance, monthly subsistence allowance (for basic living expenses like food, local travel and rent), monthly data allowance and medical aid.

The scholarship will be awarded for 1 academic year of study, however funding may be extended dependent on availability of funds, satisfactory academic achievement and participation in DAFI programme activities such as the DAFI Alumni Club and community engagement projects.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to attend a selection interview.

Scholars will be expected to contribute to their community and society, by their academic and professional careers, as well as through their personal engagement, supporting and inspiring other community members, especially refugee children and youth.

www.zabursaries.co.za is committed to keeping you up to date with the latest bursary opportunities, and this article covers all details about the DAFI Scholarship.
 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DAFI SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry criteria before applying (please note that failure to satisfy all the requirements will lead to your application not being considered):

  • You must hold a valid Refugee permit/ Section 24 permit
  • You must be under 35 years old
  • You must have completed secondary school, with above average grades
  • You must be studying or intend on studying towards an Undergraduate qualification (Masters qualifications are NOT funded)
  • You must have successfully applied to study on a full time basis, at a government or public institution in South Africa
  • You must achieved a minimum overall average of 65% for your undergraduate degree
  • You must NOT have any other financial means of support for your tertiary studies
  • You must have a strong academic record (particularly if applying for specialised courses like Engineering or Medicine)

 

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE DAFI SCHOLARSHIP

Applications must be submitted online at: DAFI Scholarship Application 2024

If you previously applied for this scholarship via the StudyTrust platform, you must now reapply on the new Dafi Online Platform.

Enter “www.zabursaries.co.za” in the field asking how you heard about the DAFI Scholarship.
 

Submitting clear copies of the following supporting documentation along with your application (the submission of these documents is compulsory – if any items are missing, your application may be disqualified):

  • Photograph (head and shoulders)
  • Section 24 permit (copy)
  • High school transcripts, Diploma or Certification of completion (must be validated by the South African Ministry of Education certifying recognition of the diploma or certificate, if issued in another country)
  • Proof of admission or provisional admission at a higher education institution
  • Full academic record/ transcript of prior learning or credits completed, if you have been previously been enrolled in higher education
  • Progress reports (academic results, fee statements, proof of registration), if you have been previously been enrolled in higher education
  • Parents or guardians proof of household income (latest payslips if employed/ affidavit if unemployed/ death certificate if deceased)

 

CLOSING DATE FOR THE DAFI SCHOLARSHIP

10 November 2023.
(Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted – please apply before the closing date to ensure your application is considered.)
 

CONTACT THE SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER

For any queries related to this scholarship programme, please contact your nearest UNHCR office or DAFI partner.
Applicants should read the DAFI Scholarship FAQ’s before submitting any queries.
 

Please do NOT contact DAFI if this bursary has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here: https://www.zabursaries.co.za/bursary-news/

This bursary listing was last updated in October 2023.

SA Bursaries wishes you the best of luck with your application! Please remember to SHARE this page with anyone you know who may be in need of bursary funding.