The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has initiated an application process to solicit candidates for scholarships designed to support the educational aspirations of young individuals hailing from marginalized backgrounds, such as the Roma, Ashkali, and Egyptian communities, along with other vulnerable demographic groups. These vulnerable groups encompass girls, boys, women, and men facing precarious living conditions, particularly those exposed to socioeconomic risks, survivors of violence, domestic abuse, human trafficking, and individuals with disabilities. This scholarship program in Kosovo aims to facilitate the successful completion of secondary education.

These scholarships will be granted to young individuals belonging to the aforementioned ethnic groups who have either completed their primary education or discontinued their secondary education but exhibit a strong determination to resume and complete their secondary education. Recipients of the scholarships are expected to demonstrate a sincere commitment to fulfilling the requirements outlined by the scholarship program.

The scholarship provisions encompass the coverage of tuition fees and the provision of essential learning materials for eligible candidates over the course of an academic year. Additionally, refreshments and transportation expenses may be provided as needed. All individuals interested in pursuing secondary vocational education and who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to avail themselves of this scholarship program. Young men and women who, for various reasons, have interrupted their secondary education are strongly encouraged to submit their applications.

Prospective applicants must adhere to the following eligibility prerequisites:

Ethnicity and Age: Candidates must belong to the Roma, Ashkalia, Egyptian and any other minority ethnic groups and fall within the age bracket of 15 to 35 years. (Applications from individuals who exceed the age of 35 yet meet the specified criteria are also strongly encouraged and welcomed.)
Residency: Applicants should be residents of the municipality (any municipalities of these two regions), including rural areas, within the Mitrovicë/a or Pristina regions.
Educational Credentials: Possession of either a primary school completion certificate or evidence of having completed any class within the secondary education system is required.

All interested candidates are cordially invited to submit the following documentation:

A duly attested copy of the primary school completion certificate.
A certified copy of certificates confirming the completion of any high school classes (if applicable).
A valid copy of their identification card.

The required documents should be sent to the email address xkx-projectassist@drc.ngo indicating “Application for the Scholarship Program” in the subject line or delivered directly to DRC officer in charge where you can contact him through phone: 028 533 541 until 31/12/2023 at 17:00.