Africans’ 2025 United Nations UNICORE Scholarship | Fully Funded
The 2025 UNICORE Scholarship Program application deadline has been set by the UN.
For refugees from all around Africa, the United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2025 is a fully funded scholarship opportunity in Italy that includes living stipends in addition to full tuition, visa, and airfare expenses.
More details regarding the scholarship opportunity, including its prerequisites, advantages, and detailed application process, will be covered in this post.
Overview of the United Nations UNICORE Scholarship for 2025:
- Italy as the host nation;
- Study Abroad: Europe
- Category: Masters Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships
- Countries Eligible: African Countries
- Benefits include full scholarship, living expenses, travel expenses, and mentorship.
IELTS is not necessary. The deadline is April 18, 2025.
Scholarship for the United Nations UNICORE 2025 Details:
The 2025 United Nations UNICORE Scholarship for African refugees to attend Italian colleges is currently accepting applications.
With assistance from the UNHCR, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Caritas Italiana, Diaconia Valdese, Centro Astalli, and other partners, Italian universities are promoting the University Corridors for Refugees UNICORE 7.0 project.
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Increased access to higher education in Italy is the goal of the UNICORE Scholarship for refugees living in Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Qualifications for the 2025 UNICORE Scholarship
The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible for the UNICORE Scholarship:
- Be a resident of Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe and have been granted refugee status in these nations in cooperation with UNHCR;
- Possess a degree that is acceptable for admission to the selected Second Cycle Degree Program;
- Have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 based on the tertiary education grading system of the country of graduation, or equivalent in the comparable table provided by the Italian Ministry of Education;
- Possess a degree earned in 2020 or later, but no later than the call deadline (notice that certain universities do not have a graduation deadline; please refer to the specific call for applications for further information);
- Have never before enrolled in a degree program at any of the Partner Universities;
- Be proficient in English;
- Fulfill the specific admission requirements of the Second Cycle Degree Program.
Advantages of the 2025 United Nations UNICORE Scholarship
Program participants will start their degree programs at one of the 37 participating Italian universities in September 2025.
- Full tuition fee exemption at participating Italian colleges is one benefit of the grant.
- Financial assistance for airfare and visa-related costs.
- A study grant to help pay for living expenses while in Italy.
- Support and direction for your academic career from UNICORE partners.
Documents Needed for the 2025 United Nations UNICORE Scholarship
Candidates must be prepared to submit the following paperwork in order to apply:
A refugee ID card or proof of refugee registration; a certificate attesting to the qualifications needed for admission to the selected degree program; exam transcripts and related grades; GPA records; curriculum vitae; a motivation letter; and any other pertinent documents needed by the particular programs selected.
How to Apply (Step by Step) for the United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2025
Interested and eligible candidates should:
- Click the button below to start the scholarship application process for the United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2025.
- The admission procedure and the selection of candidates will be carried out independently by the Universities and is not within UNHCR’s authority.
- Since requirements may differ, interested candidates are strongly encouraged to refer to each university’s specific call for applications.
