Scholarships for Afghan Displaced Students in Pakistan under the Refugee Education UK DSI Program 2023

Brief Description:

Afghan Displaced Students in Pakistan may now apply for Displaced Student Initiative-DSI Scholarships through Refugee Education U.K. (REUK). You can apply for this opportunity for September 2023 if you are an Afghan student, preferably a female applicant, who is ready to pursue your undergraduate degree and post-degree employment in the U.K.

Charles Darwin University is a new global university based on social justice, environmental sustainability, The DSI Scholarship is a fully-funded opportunity that pays for three (3) years of housing and tuition at a university in the United Kingdom. The programme also covers the cost of study and instructional materials as well as employability and employment help. Most crucially, after graduation, students can apply for a second, two-year graduate work visa.

Some U.K. organizations, including Refugee Education U.K. (REUK), Student Action for Refugees (STAR), Mosaik, and Universities of Sanctuary, run the DSI Scholarship collaboratively. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Universities U.K. International (UUKI), and The Global Task Force on Third Country Education Pathways are crucial in advising and supporting the DSI technically.

Scholarship Details:

Opportunity Type: Fully Funded

Language Requirement: TOFEL, IELTS, PTE Academic

Language of Instruction: English

Deadline:April 9, 2023

Scholarship Duration: Three Years

Eligible Country: Afghanistan

Target Group: Displaced Afghans in Pakistan

Level of study:

·        Bachelor Degree

Benefits of Scholarship:

DSI Scholarships in the U.K. covers the following items and expenses:

·        Tuition fees of three years for an undergraduate degree at a partner U.K. university;

·        Accommodation for three years;

·        Monthly stipend for living costs, including food and interior travel;

·        International Student visa costs and immigration health payments;

·        Travel costs to the U.K.;

·        Study materials;

·        Employment and employability support after graduation;

·        Additional support to apply for a two-year Graduate visa upon completing the undergraduate degree.

Eligibility:

Afghan students who wish to apply for DSI Scholarships to study in the U.K. should meet the following requirements:

·        Be a displaced Afghan national;

·        Should currently residing in Pakistan;

·        Be between the ages of 18-30 on the 01 September 2023;

·        Have no dependents, including spouse, children, sibling, or parents;

·        Demonstrate accommodation needs in the U.K. by the DSI;

·        Hold a valid passport;

·        Have done 12 grades (higher secondary education) in Afghanistan or Pakistan with excellent academic achievements or have completed year one (1) or two (2) of a bachelor’s degree at a university in Afghanistan or Pakistan;

·        Students who have obtained a bachelor’s degree from an Afghanistan or Pakistan university are also eligible to apply;

·        Meet the English language proficiency requirements (usually B2 level) to get admission to a degree program at partner universities or obtain a student visa in the U.K.;

·        Demonstrate financial need and support to study overseas independently;

·        The DSI Scholarship award depends on the U.K. Visas and Immigration (UKVI) department granting winners a student visa to enter the U.K.

Required documents

·        Applicants may require submitting the following documents while filling out the application form:

·        Tazkira/National ID

·        Valid Passport

·        Proof of Registration Card (PoR) in Pakistan

·        Afghan Citizens Card (ACC) in Pakistan

·        High school award certificate

·        Motivation or personal statement

·        University award certificate (Optional)

·        English language qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English (PTE), iGCSE, or International Baccalaureate (Optional)

·        Any additional supporting documents such as award certificates, voluntary or paid work employment evidence, etcetera (Optional)

How to Apply?

Applicants can apply online. they need to pay a $10 entrance exam fee. online by credit card/debit card and or net banking.

Link: https://forms.gle/TWSbtARfSYyKNBnF8  

Important Notes:

·        Returning the application form is impossible; applicants cannot save and return it.

·        Fill and complete the application form in one sitting with an estimated time of at least one hour to complete the form.

·        Download a PDF version of the application form to prepare all answers beforehand.

·        Apply before Sunday, 9 April 2023 (noon Pakistan Standard Time.

·        REUK will not review late or incomplete applications.

·        After submitting the application form, applicants will see a successful submission message on the page. Also, they will receive a copy of their application by email to confirm the submission process.

Deadline: April 9, 2023