Applications are now open for the UNIV’R – University for Refugees Academic Corridor Program 2026, a fully funded opportunity supported by the United Nations for eligible refugee students to pursue a Master’s degree in France.
The program covers tuition, study expenses, and living grants for the full two-year duration of a Master’s degree at Sciences Po in Paris.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: France
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries (Refugees in First Country of Asylum)
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipend | Travel Costs | Accommodation | Healthcare
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: March 15, 2026
Scholarship Details
The UNIV’R – University for Refugees Academic Corridor Program 2026 is a fully funded initiative designed to provide refugee students with access to higher education in France. The program allows eligible refugees residing in a first country of asylum outside the European Union to pursue a two-year Master’s degree at Sciences Po in Paris.
The UNIV’R Scholarship facilitates academic admission and provides comprehensive administrative, social, and financial support throughout the duration of study. Beneficiaries receive tuition coverage and living grants, along with assistance for relocation and integration into the French academic environment. The initiative aims to promote equal access to quality education for displaced individuals while fostering inclusion and long-term career development.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the University for Refugees Academic Corridor Program, applicants must:
- Be legally recognized as a refugee by their first country of asylum or by UNHCR (asylum seekers are not eligible)
- Reside in a first country of asylum outside the European Union
- Be 30 years old or younger at the time of application
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study
- Demonstrate at least B2 proficiency in French or English (depending on the language of instruction of the selected program)
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the UNIV’R Scholarship Program 2026 will receive:
- Application fee coverage
- Full tuition fees
- Study materials and books
- Monthly stipend (including food allowance)
- Accommodation support
- Local transportation expenses
- Health insurance
- Mentoring and/or psychosocial support
- Travel costs to France
- Visa support
- Pre-admission examination fees
- Assistance with settling-in and document transition
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must prepare to submit:
- Completed application file via the Sciences Po admission platform
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Proof of refugee status
- Language proficiency documentation (French or English, B2 level)
- Any additional documents required by the Master’s program
How to Apply
To apply for the UNIV’R Scholarship Program 2026:
- Visit the official program website
- Review the available Master’s programs at Sciences Po and check the admission criteria
- Carefully read the international Master’s admission procedure
- Open an application file through the Sciences Po admission platform
- Prepare and upload all required documents to complete your application file
- After submitting your complete application to Sciences Po, fill out the required UNIV’R scholarship form and submit it
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