United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026 For Africans: Fully Funded

United Nations UNICORE Scholarship

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has announced the applications for the 2026 UNICORE Scholarship Program for African candidates.

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The entirety of the costs of your tuition, accommodation, living expenses, and comprehensive medical insurance during the corresponding academic period are covered by the scholarship.

Candidates selected for the UNICORE Scholarship will be exempt from tuition fees, and will receive financial support for plane tickets and visa-related expenses, as well as a study grant to support them during their stay in Italy.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.


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United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026 Details

The United Nations Refugee Agency is inviting applications for the 2026 UNICORE Scholarship.

The project UNICORE offers refugee students the opportunity to attend a master’s degree programme at an Italian university.

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.

It 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.

United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026 Benefits

The United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026 covers;

  • tuition fees at the universities participating in the programme 
  • financial support for plane tickets and visa-related expenses,
  • as well as a study grant to support them during their stay in Italy.

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Available Programmes for UNICORE Scholarship

More than 411 programmes offered by participating Italian universities are eligible for the scholarship.

Participating Universities for United Nations UNICORE Scholarship

Each university publishes its call for applications. Please consult each university’s call for applications, available on the university’s dedicated page. See the list of Universities here.  

United Nations UNICORE 7.0 Scholarship 2026 Requirements

To be eligible for the United Nations UNICORE 8.0 Scholarship 2026, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • 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.
  • Proficiency in the English language is required.

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Required Documents for United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026

While applying for the 2026 United Nations UNICORE Scholarship, you will be required to submit the following documents;

  • 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 for UNICORE Scholarship 2026

To apply for the United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility

  • Students can submit their applications – along with the required documents – from 3rd March until 17th April 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (noon, UTC+2) exclusively by creating an individual account and applying on this platform.

  • The participating universities will each identify a Committee of Experts to conduct the selection process.

  • Interviews will be held on-line.

  • Candidates will be notified by email about the date and time of the interview.

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: April 17th, 2026


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