DAFI Scholarship South Africa 2024

ABOUT THE BURSARY PROVIDER – DAFI

DAFI Scholarship South Africa | 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, has 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 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.

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 by StudyTrust and invited to attend a selection interview. The selection of scholars will be conducted by the DAFI Selection Committee, which consist of representatives from UNHCR, StudyTrust, UNISA, and the German Embassy.

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.

Zabusaries.com 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

Enter “Zabusaries.com” 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

29 September 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 StudyTrust (the administrators for this scholarship) directly:
Email: dafi.applications@studytrust.org.za
Applicants should read the DAFI Scholarship FAQ’s before submitting any queries.

Please do NOT contact Canon Collins if this scholarship has already closed. View our other bursaries open for application here

ACCOUNTING BURSARIES

ARTS BURSARIES

COMMERCE BURSARIES

COMPUTER SCIENCE | IT BURSARIES

CONSTRUCTION | BUILT ENVIRONMENT BURSARIES

EDUCATION BURSARIES

ENGINEERING BURSARIES

GENERAL BURSARIES

GOVERNMENT BURSARIES

LAW BURSARIES

MBA | POSTGRADUATE

MEDICAL BURSARIES

NURSING BURSARIES

SCIENCE BURSARIES

UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA | UNIVERSITY-SPECIFIC BURSARIES

INTERNATIONAL BURSARIES

CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST BURSARY APPLICATION FORMS

NSFAS National Student Financial Aid Schemes

NSFAS: What is NSFAS?

NSFAS, or National Student Financial Aid Scheme, was established according to the National Student Financial Aid Scheme Act of 1999 and incorporated the Tertiary Education Fund of South Africa (TEFSA), which stopped operating in 2000.

What do I need to apply for the NSFAS bursary?

Click Here for All Bursaries and NSFAS details

MYNSFAS login

MyNsfas student portal

NSFAS: student-centered Model

How To Reset Your NSFAS Username?

What Does The NSFAS Bursary Cover?

Do You Receive An Email Or SMS If You Have Been Funded By NSFAS?

How To Appeal An NSFAS Rejection?

Do you have an NSFAS account?

What You Will Need To Receive Your NSFAS Allowances Via NSFAS Wallet?

NSFAS: student-centered Model