The United Nations has announced the call for applications for the 2025 UNICORE Scholarship Program.
The United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2025 is a fully funded scholarship opportunity in Italy that covers full tuition, visa, and air travel tickets, as well as living stipends for refugees from across the African continent.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Italy
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters ScholarshipsÂ
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Travel Costs | Mentorship
- No IELTS RequiredÂ
- Deadline: April 18, 2025
Scholarship Details
African refugees can now study in Italian universities with the 2025 United Nations UNICORE Scholarship.
The project University Corridors for Refugees UNICORE 7.0 is promoted by Italian Universities with the support of UNHCR, Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Caritas Italiana, Diaconia Valdese, Centro Astalli and other partners.
The UNICORE Scholarship aims to increase opportunities for refugees currently residing in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe to continue their higher education in Italy.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be residing in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and have been recognized refugee status in these countries in collaboration with UNHCR;
- Hold a qualification valid for admission to the chosen Second Cycle Degree Programme
- 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
- Hold a degree obtained in or after 2020 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)
- Meet the specific admission requirements of the Second Cycle Degree Programme;
- Have never before been enrolled in a degree program at any of the Partner Universities.
- Have proficiency in the English language is required.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Full Tuition Fee Exemption at participating Italian universities.
- Financial Support for visa-related expenses and plane tickets.
- A Study Grant to assist with living costs in Italy.
- Assistance and Guidance from UNICORE partners to support your academic journey.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Refugee ID card or Proof of refugee registration
- A certificate confirming the qualification required for admission to the chosen degree programme
- Transcripts of exams passed and relative grades;
- GPA documentation
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter
- Any relevant and additional document required by the specific programmes chosen.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Click HERE to begin the scholarship application process.
- The admission procedure and the selection of candidates will be carried out individually by the Universities and is not under UNHCR’s responsibility.
- Interested candidates are strongly advised to consult the individual call for applications issued by the Universities, as requirements may vary.
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