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Applications are now open for Graduate Horizons, a transformative opportunity for individuals from displaced backgrounds who aspire to pursue higher education starting in 2026. If you are a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person (IDP), or stateless individual, and dream of advancing your education with full financial support, this program is designed for you.

Graduate Horizons is offering over 500 fully funded scholarships at more than 25 universities across Africa, Europe, the UK, North America, and the Middle East. Through Graduate Horizons, selected participants will receive one-on-one mentorship, attend online workshops, and get tailored guidance to apply for at least four fully funded Scholarships by the end of the six-month program. 📚 Register now for our new programs at MK SCHOLARS.

SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS:

• Full tuition coverage for Master’s degree programs
• Visa and international travel expenses covered
• Monthly living stipends
• One-on-one mentorship from alumni of top global universities
• Participation in workshops focused on CV building, personal statements, and university selection
• Access to exclusive information sessions with scholarship-granting institutions
• Support to submit at least four fully funded applications for the 2026 intake

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
To qualify for the Graduate Horizons program, applicants must:

• Identify as affected by displacement (refugee, asylum seeker, IDP, stateless, etc.)
• Be an African learner (non-Africans with displacement backgrounds may also apply for limited opportunities)
• Have completed a Bachelor’s degree, or be in your final year, in any field of study;
• Be able to carry out studies in English or French;
• Plan to submit applications for graduate degrees within six months of beginning the programme, for enrolment in 2026;
• Complete all sections of the online application form

Note: Special encouragement is given to applicants from underrepresented groups such as women, LGBTQ+, gender non-conforming individuals, and persons with disabilities.

AVAILABLE UNIVERSITIES:
Graduate Horizons participants may apply to over 25 top institutions, including:

• University of Oxford in the UK
• University of Cambridge in the UK
• University of Edinburgh in Scotland
• Sciences Po in France
• Makerere University in Uganda
• University of Cape Town in South Africa
• University of the Western Cape in South Africa
• University of Pretoria in South Africa
• African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) in South Africa
• McGill University in Canada
• University of British Columbia in Canada
• University of Toronto in Canada
• Arizona State University in the USA
• University of California, Berkeley in the USA
• University of Rwanda in Rwanda
• Carnegie Mellon University Africa in Rwanda
• University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda
• Gaston Berger University in Senegal
• 2iE Institute in Burkina Faso
• Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique in Morocco and many more!

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE:
Over six months, Graduate Horizons participants will receive mentorship from alumni of Master's degrees. They will participate in a series of 1:1 conversations and workshops that focus on helping choose good-fit universities and degree programmes, write strong personal statements, and build a compelling CV, among other resources. You will attend information sessions with scholarship-providing universities to learn more about degrees available across the world. RLRH aims to support you to submit at least four applications for Master's degrees by the end of the programme.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

1. Visit the application form at the bottom
2. Fill out all required sections carefully.
3. Prepare your academic and personal documents as listed.
4. Submit the form before Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM BST.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Attend one of the upcoming information sessions to learn more:

• 29 July (Tuesday), 3:00 PM BST
• 6 August (Wednesday), 1:00 PM BST
• 14 August (Thursday), 10:00 AM BST
• 21 August (Thursday), 1:00 PM BST

If you cannot attend a live information session but would like to receive the recording, please email the Graduate Horizons team at education@refugeeledresearch.org.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Interested candidates should apply not later than Sunday, August 24, 2025, 5:00 PM (BST – UK Time)

APPLICATION PROCESSES GUIDING VIDEO:


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