Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Programme Initiative (DAFI)
Applicants should normally hold a valid refugee or Section 24 permit, have above-average secondary school results, lack other tertiary study support, and meet the age, admission and academic criteria.
Closed · last closed 4 Aug 2026
Scholarship
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About
The DAFI Scholarship supports qualifying young refugees to start or continue higher education in their country of asylum. It provides capped support for tuition and registration, books, living expenses, data, medical aid and a laptop for new students. The scholarship is for one academic year and may be extended subject to performance and available funds.
What it covers
- Annual registration and tuition fees, capped
- Annual book allowance
- Monthly subsistence allowance for basic expenses such as food, local travel and rent during the semester
- Monthly data allowance
- Medical aid
- Laptop for new students
Who can apply
Valid refugee permit or Section 24 permit
Successfully completed secondary school with grades above the average standard
No other means of support for tertiary education studies
Undergraduate applicants should be below 35 years of age
Successfully applied for full-time studies at a government or public institution
Undergraduate degree average of 65% or above
Medicine and engineering scholarships are considered case by case, normally for students with outstanding academic performance
Masters and PhD studies are not supported
Documents to prepare
Valid letter of admission or provisional admission letter, uploaded with the application
How to apply
- 1Submit the application through the DAFI Online Platform.
Sources
Official sourceStudyTrustChecked against studytrust.org.za on 15 Oct 2026. Govnet is independent — always confirm with the provider.