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Albert Einsteins German academic initiative for refugees (DAFI)

Call for Applications

Scholarship DAFI Year 2017/2018

Dear Candidate:
Please read the information below carefully. It is important to understand the criteria and the
terms of the scholarship before completing the form below.
We particularly encourage qualified girls and refugees with special needs to apply.

a. Information about the Bourse DAFI

-Since 1992, the German government has been funding the Albert Einstein annual
academic Initiative for Refugees (DAFI), which aims to help deserving refugees from
all over the world to attend university/higher education.
-The DAFI programme contributes (i) to the development of qualifications, (ii) to
empowerment and (iii) to university/tertiary success as part of a broader UNHCR
strategy to promote self-reliance of refugees and the establishment of Durable
solutions.

The main objectives:

-To lead refugees to self-sufficiency by providing them with higher education which
will enable them to hold a paid job;
-To develop qualified human resources within displaced populations and to equip
refugees with capacity and a leadership role when they return to their country of
origin;
-Assisting the refugee community in the camps by training qualified professionals,
including teachers and community workers, until a durable solution is found; -
Facilitate integration and provide qualified human resources for the benefit of the host
country if repatriation is not desired or is not possible; and
-Serve as a model for other refugees, especially students, to encourage them to
continue their studies.
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b.Application Requirements
The essential criteria:
Before you begin to complete your application, check to see if you meet the following criteria.
Your refugee status is confirmed by UNHCR.

-You are under the age of 35 no later than the closing date of the call for applications.
Indeed the age limit is 35 years at the beginning of university studies.

-You have a secondary cycle certificate/Diploma and will be admitted to University;

- You have already been admitted in 1st or 2nd year of Bachelor, or vocational
training courses including polytechnics and technical schools;
-Your academic performance is excellent: The main criterion of selection is past
school result of a pupil, often on the basis of a certificate of end of study with
excellent results.
-You do not benefit of other scholarship opportunities other than those offered by
UNHCR Education partner;.
-You are in need of financial assistance to continue your studies.
-You have a strong proven motivation to contribute to your community.
-You are proficient in the language of instruction in universities or colleges of the
country of asylum.
-You have a willingness to get results, get in touch easily with others, you are curious
to explore new ways to learn and work.

Eligibility criteria:
The DAFI Fellowship is open to refugees from the West Africa region and is addressed
specifically to:
-Students who have had to stop their studies to flee from abuses, and who are
provided with documents attesting to previous studies at the secondary or university
level in their country of origin or
-Students who have successfully completed their secondary school education in their
country of asylum;
-Qualified refugees who do not have the means to undertake university studies or
who are the subject of exclusion from national scholarships.

-Candidates who can clearly explain the reasons for choosing your
field of study.
-Candidates who can clearly explain how your choice is based on the job
opportunities provided in the country of asylum, and in particular the country
of origin upon repatriation.
The HCR stresses that only candidates are considered to have the intention of studying a
subject that is very relevant to the labour market, such as computer studies, engineering,
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social work, paramedical professions and Education, development

and community development studies, etc.

Support modality:
Before you begin to complete your application, make sure you understand the terms
and conditions of the award:
-The scholarship covers all tuition fees, as well as living expenses during

studies.

-The scholarship is awarded for a single academic year: The Fellowship is

provided on an annual basis for each school year.
-The exchange will be renewed only subject to the availability of funds by the
lessor through the UNHCR headquarters, and under the following conditions:
Enrolment in a school respecting the annual academic calendar and
examination sessions,
Regular attendance of courses,
Achieving good results at the end of the academic year for which the
fellowship is awarded,
The stock exchange is not maintained for the redoublers,
Access only at the license level.
c The application file
Make sure your application includes the documents listed below. The
application must include all the required documents. Incomplete applications
will not be taken into consideration.

One (1) reasoned handwritten request (1 page) explaining

Your motivation for studies, your aspiration and
your plans for the future
The personal, family and social situation that would justify the award of
this fellowship;

One (1) Application form duly completed and signed by the applicant;
Two (2) identity photos stapled with the name on the back;
One (1) legalized photocopy of the refugee card or any other document
attesting to the status of the candidate;
(1) Legalized photocopy of the transcripts of the baccalaureate notes, as
well as the transcripts of the second, first and final grades;
One (1) photocopy legalized of previous diplomas, certificates or
attestations obtained;
Certificate of enrolment for the current academic year
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d Information on the grant process

Calendar:
Launch of the call for applications;
Discuss with UNHCR on the appropriate and preferred universities and channels for
the DAFI program;
Contact the university where you want to study and apply for admission

requirements;

Complete your application file by yourself

Submit your complete and signed dossier before the date communicated by the
UNHCR;
Wait to receive an invitation from the UNHCR for an interview;
After the interview, if the candidate is selected, he/she will be contacted to sign an
agreement with the UNHCR regarding the acceptance of the conditions of the
scholarship.
File Filing and Confidentiality:

Applications must be filed before the date by UNHCR at the UNHCR office level of
your respective country of asylum.
All information submitted to UNHCR will be treated with confidentiality. The
information presented in the application files will be
used for a fair selection process.

Good Luck
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Application Form Year 2017/2018

The application form must be completed by the

candidate in capital letters. Make sure all the sections are filled
in.

Last name Part I-

First name
Middle name
General information

Date of birth Day : Month : Year :

Place of birth Country : City/ Town :
Nationality/Country
of origin

Progress number
Date of entry to
Day : Month : Year :
the actual country

Complete actual
address
Phone number
E-mail(s)

Part II- Familial situation

Country in which the candidate has lived since leaving the country of origin:
Country Since until (day,month;year) Reasons
(Day;month;year)
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Familial situation

Single Married Divorced Marital life Orphan

Current household
Explain here the conditions of your current household ?

Information on the parents

Date of birth

Last name First name Day Month Year

Father
Mother

Information on siblings
Home
Brother presence:
Last name First name of sister Age Occupation Yes or No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Last name : First name :

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Information on
Relationship
dependents: Give (Husband/wife; children;
the information of others)
Age
the spouse, your
children, and/or Date of birth Day : Month : Year :
other dependents. Place of birth Country : City/Village :

Actual residency Country : City/Village :

Specific needs Last name : First name :

Please indicate if you
or another member of Relationship(Husband/
your family is living wife; children; others)
with a disability or
any other particular Age
situation that would
be necessary to take Date of birth Day : Month : Year:
into account. If you
have a disability, Place of birth Pays : City/Village :
please provide a
medical certificate Actual residency Country : City/Village :
with the application
file.
Last name : First name : Age :
Type of needs /specific
situation :
Type of specific needs
(medication, food,
therapy; protection ...)
Other information

Part III- Social economic situation

Occupation and level of education of your parents (country of origin)
Father Mother
Level of education
Profession

Current activities/employment of your parents (country of asylum)

Father Mother Head of household

if he is not the
father
Occupation/Current
jpb
Estimated Monthly
income
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Revenus mensuels de votre famille/ mnage

Estimated total of monthly
income

Amount :
Livelihoods (If your
parents/head of household
are not working)

Source :
Source of Income:
UNHCR/WFP/relatives/church
, others ....

Part IV Your academic curriculum

You will need to present the originals and photocopies of your certificates/diplomas and transcripts and
any other useful documents.

Higher education
Study period from to
Month/year to month/year

Location Country : City :

Name of the institution
Field of studies
Degree obtained YES/NO :
Legalized copy of diploma If no, state the reasons:
attached

Etudes secondaires (second cycle)

Priode dtudes from to
de mois/anne a mois/anne
Location Country : City :
Name of the institution
Field of studies
Degree obtained YES/NO
if no, state the reasons
Legalized copy of the
diploma
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Languages: Please mention the language level ( if mother tongue ( M),

Excellent (E), Good (B), and quite good (QG))
Languages Understanding Reading Writing Speaking Certificat
(yes/no)

Professional experience
from
(month/ to(mont
Type of activity year) h/year) Dtails
1.
2.
3.

Social Commitment: Explain your community involvement in: social activities, athletics, extra
curricular activities at school, etc..
from(
month
/ to(month
Type of activity year) /year) Dtails
1.
2.
3.

Leisure

Please explain here your interests and hobbies (reading, social engagement, arts, sports, etc.)
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Part V Your study plan for this scholarship

Give a detailed and accurate description of the studies you wish to pursue with the DAFI program
Exchange.
Field of studies desired :
Desired institutution :
Have you ever applied for Yes/no
admission at the level of
the institution mentioned
above?
Duration of the study
program envisaged?
Name of person who
advised you on the
choice of this channel:
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Please explain here the reasons for the choice of the sector in connection with employment
opportunities/The situation of the employment market and in relation with your personal and
professional interests and the prospects of durable solutions for integration in the Country of asylum or
reintegration in the country of origin:

Partie VI Other Information

Have you ever Yes/no:
received a If yes, give more details (name of organisation ; year ; etc.) :
scholarship?
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Have you taken any Yes/no:

initiatives to get a If yes, give more details (name of organisation ; year ; etc.) :
scholarship through
other organizations?

Have you ever applied Yes/no:

for admission to an If yes, give more details (name of organisation ; year ; etc.) :
institution/university?

Have you ever been Yes/no :

admitted to an If yes, give the name of the institution, date of starting of classes,
institution/university for country, field of studies..)
the next school year?

In the event that the scholarship is granted to you, what arrangements would you put in
place to ensure your family/dependent care during your studies?

Part VII Certification of information

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I, ____________________________________, certify that my

statements in response to the above questions are true, complete and
accurate and I understand that any false information given in this application will affect my
chances of selecting and awarding a scholarship.

I certify that I have read and understood the terms and conditions of the bourse DAFI.

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Date and place

_________________________________First and last name

____________________________ Signature of the candidate