Alpine Fellowship Refugee Scholar Prize at Bard College Berlin

The Alpine Fellowship Refugee Scholar Prize 2025 at Bard College Berlin supports students who have been forcibly displaced, including refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced, or stateless individuals. This prize aims to recognize and uplift those who are continuing their academic journey despite immense challenges.

It is a joint initiative by the Alpine Fellowship, Bard College Berlin, and the Open Society University Network as part of their commitment to the UN Global Compact on Refugees (GCR).

The scholarship is need-based and merit-recognized, available to undergraduate and postgraduate students across any academic discipline. With a focus on expanding access to education for marginalized and displaced individuals, the award affirms solidarity with those affected by displacement and statelessness.

Brief Details

Scholarship Name: Alpine Fellowship Refugee Scholar Prize 2025
Host Institution: Bard College Berlin
Partner: Open Society University Network
Study Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Field of Study: Any academic discipline
Study Location: Berlin, Germany
Funding Type: Cash Prize (£2,500 per winner)
Application Deadline: 1st June 2025
Application Period: 1st April – 1st June 2025
Eligible Countries: All countries
Eligible Gender: Male and Female
Target Group: Refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced, or stateless students
Number of Opportunities: 2 winners
Medium of Instruction: English
Host Country: Germany

Benefits

Winners will receive:

Two winners will each receive a £2,500 cash prize.
Recognition of academic dedication and personal resilience
Increased visibility and access to a supportive international academic and professional network

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be 18 years or older.
Currently, have enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate program at Bard College Berlin.
Identify as a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or stateless person.
Submit all materials in English (support is available for language barriers).

Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

A 1,000-word personal statement describing life experience, academic background, and the relevance of the scholarship
One academic writing sample (e.g., coursework, article, dissertation) showcasing academic engagement