THE UNIVERSITY CORRIDORS FOR REFUGEES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2024 FOR MASTER’S AT AN ITALIAN UNIVERSITY. (FULLY FUNDED)

Applications are currently open for the University Corridors for Refugees Programme. The UNICORE 2024 project is offering refugee students the opportunity to pursue a master’s degree programme at an esteemed Italian university.

This initiative is being promoted by Italian universities, with support from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Caritas Italiana, Diaconia Valdese, Centro Astalli, and other partners.

The primary objective of the University Corridors for Refugees UNICORE 6.0 project is to increase educational opportunities for refugees who are currently residing in Kenya, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The initiative seeks to provide them with a chance to continue their higher education in Italy.

This programme is a significant step towards addressing the lack of educational opportunities for refugees who have been forced to flee their home countries due to conflict and persecution. By providing access to higher education, the UNICORE 2024 project aims to empower refugees and enable them to rebuild their lives in a new country. It is a noble initiative that aligns with the values of inclusivity, diversity, and social responsibility.

Admission requirements

1. Are residing in Kenya, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe and have been recognized refugee status in these countries in collaboration with UNHCR
2. Qualify valid for admission to the chosen Second Cycle Degree Programme;
3. Have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 according to the country of graduation tertiary education grading system or equivalent according to the comparable table issued by the Italian Ministry of Education;
4. Hold a degree obtained in or after 2019 and no later than the call deadline (please note that  some universities do not apply a time limit for graduation, please refer to individual call for applications);
5. Meet the specific admission requirements of the Second Cycle Degree Programme;
6. Have never before been enrolled in a degree program at any of the Partner Universities.
7. Proficiency in the English language is required.

Benefits

• The students will be selected to begin degree courses in September 2024, and will be exempt from tuition fees at the universities participating in the programme and will receive financial support for plane tickets and visa-related expenses, as well as a study grant to help them during their stay in Italy.

Application documents

Students are required to submit the following mandatory documentation:

1. Refugee ID card or Proof of refugee registration;
2. A certificate confirming the qualification required for admission to the chosen degree programme;
3. Transcripts of exams passed and relative grades;
4. GPA documentation;
5. Curriculum vitae
6. Motivation letter;
7. Any relevant and additional document required by the specific programmes chosen.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the University Corridors for Refugees Programme