The Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship is an initiative designed to support the higher education aspirations of students who have been displaced due to conflict, persecution, or other crises.
This scholarship provides financial aid and academic support to refugee students, enabling them to pursue undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral studies at leading universities.
By offering opportunities that would otherwise be inaccessible, the program aims to empower refugees to rebuild their lives, contribute to their host communities, and achieve their academic and professional goals.
The scholarship not only addresses the financial barriers faced by refugee students but also fosters a diverse and inclusive academic environment that values resilience, talent, and the pursuit of knowledge.
Quick Overview
- Host Country: United Kingdom
- Institution/Organization: Refugee Academic Futures Foundation
- Program Name: Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship
- Fields of Study: Open to all field of study
- Type: Masters
- Gender Eligibility: All genders
- Award Amount: Covers course fees and provide you with a grant for living costs
- Application Process: Contact via email
- Application Deadline: Varies either November, December or January
About Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship
The Refugee Academic Futures scholarship provides financial support for students from all around the world who are refugees or have lived through displacement to pursue graduate studies at the University of Oxford.
Eligibility Requirements
The eligibility requirement for the Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship include:
- The Refugee Academic Futures scholarship are available for applicants who have been displaced due to violence, persecution, or other serious human rights violations or deprivations, either within or outside their country of origin.
- Applicants who have received an offer for a one-year full-time or two-year part-time master’s degree beginning in the 2024-25 academic year.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship varies either November, December or January. Applicant should summit their application before the deadline.
Award Disbursement
The Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship covers tuition fee, accommodation fee, and study cost (books, travel, etc.).
How to Apply
Applicant would be contacted to ask you to apply for these scholarships if you have:
- Applied for an eligible course by the relevant November, December, or January application deadline for your course and received an offer.
- When applying for your course, you indicated that you are a refugee or displaced person.
Note: If you fail to tick the box on the application form that indicates you have a displacement history, you will not be invited to apply for the scholarship, even if you mention it elsewhere in your application. If you are eligible but did not complete the refugee/displaced status question on your course application, please email us (academic.futures@admin.ox.ac.uk) by April 4th, 2025, to confirm your intention to apply.
If you are eligible for these scholarships, you will be considered regardless of which college (if any) you choose on your graduate application form. However, some of these scholarships are only valid at specific universities, and successful applicants will be transferred to the appropriate college to accept the scholarship, if applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section addresses common questions about the Refugee Academic Futures scholarship.
Who is eligible for the Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship?
The Refugee Academic Futures scholarship are available for applicants who have been displaced due to violence, persecution, or other serious human rights violations or deprivations, either within or outside their country of origin.
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
Yes, this scholarship opportunity is available for student outside UK
What program is the Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship for?
The Refugee Academic Futures Scholarship is available for student who wants to further their masters program.
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