The United Nations has announced the call for applications for the 2026 UNICORE Scholarship Program.
The United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026 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.
In this post, we will discuss more information about the scholarship opportunity, its requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application procedure.
United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026 Summary
- Host Country: Italy
- Study Abroad: Study in Europe
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipends | Travel Costs | Mentorship
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: April 17, 2026
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United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026 Details:
Applications are now ongoing for the 2026 United Nations UNICORE Scholarship for African refugees to study in Italian universities.
The project University Corridors for Refugees UNICORE 8.0 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.
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Eligibility Requirements for UNICORE Scholarship 2026
To be considered for the UNICORE Scholarship, you 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.
- Proficiency in the English language is required.
Benefits of United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026
Selected students for the program will begin their degree courses in September 2026 at one of the 37 participating universities in Italy. The scholarship provides:
- 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 for United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026
To apply, candidates must be ready 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 United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the United Nations UNICORE Scholarship 2026, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below 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.
Deadline: April 17, 2026
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