Are you a student who identifies as a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced, or stateless person? Are you currently pursuing higher education at Bard College Berlin and in need of financial support to continue your academic journey? If yes, apply for the Alpine Fellowship Refugee Scholar Prize 2025.

The Alpine Fellowship, in partnership with Bard College Berlin and the Open Societies University Network, proudly presents this unique prize as part of its commitment to expanding access to education for forcibly displaced persons. This initiative is aligned with the UN’s Global Compact on Refugees (GCR)—a pledge to ensure better support and sustainable solutions for refugees and host communities alike.

This year, two winning applicants will be awarded £2,500 each in recognition of their resilience, academic efforts, and potential. The prize is not only a financial boost but also a statement of solidarity and support for individuals facing displacement and statelessness.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: 1st June 2025
• Funding Type: Cash Prize
• Organizers: Bard College Berlin and Open Societies University Network
• Eligible Countries: All
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced, or stateless students
• Field: Any academic discipline
• Study Level: Undergraduate or Postgraduate
• Number of Opportunities: 2 winners
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Germany

Prize

Prize details are as follows:

• Two winners will each receive a £2,500 cash prize.
• The prize supports academic continuation and provides recognition for displaced students.
• Connects recipients with a broader network of support and visibility through Alpine Fellowship and its partners

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at Bard College Berlin.
• Must identify as one of the following:
  • Refugee (fleeing conflict or persecution)
  • Asylum seeker (awaiting decision on refugee status)
  • Internally displaced person (forced to flee within their own country)
  • A stateless person (not considered a national by any state)
• All submissions must be in English (applicants with language barriers may contact the organizers for assistance).

Required Documents

The following are the required documents:

• A 1,000-word personal statement detailing your life experience, academic background, and why this scholarship is important to you
• One piece of academic writing can be coursework, an article, a dissertation, or any writing that demonstrates academic engagement.

How to Apply?

• Prepare your personal statement and academic writing sample in English
• Submit your application using the link below.
• Apply between 1st April and 1st June 2025.

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Further details are available on the official Alpine Fellowship website.

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