Terms and conditions for support
When are you eligible for support from the UAF?
The UAF (Foundation for Refugee Students) was founded for refugee students and professionals.
We apply specific conditions for eligibility for support from the UAF. Below you can find a list of the conditions by situation.
Do you want to study or follow a training course with the help of the UAF?
We apply the following conditions:
For status holders:
- you obtained a residence permit based on your asylum status.
- you received your residence permit within the past five years (date of decision).
- you are following a B1 language course.
- your preliminary training or studies in your country of origin are comparable to the Dutch HAVO 5 (senior general secondary education) level (12 years of preliminary education).
Please note: if you are interested in a transition programme, training or on-the-job training at MBO (senior secondary vocational education) level, then 10 or 11 years of preliminary education may also be deemed sufficient.
For asylum seekers who have applied for asylum status:
- you are awaiting a decision
- you speak English (or French or Dutch)
- your preliminary training or studies in your country of origin are comparable to the Dutch HAVO (senior general secondary education) diploma (12 years of preliminary education).
Please note: if you are interested in a transition programme, training or on-the-job training at MBO (senior secondary vocational education) level, then 10 or 11 years of preliminary education may also be deemed sufficient.
Do you want to work with the support of the UAF?
We apply the following conditions:
For status holders:
- you obtained a residence permit based on your asylum status.
- you are following a B1 language course.
- your preliminary training or studies in your country of origin are comparable to the Dutch HAVO 5 (senior general secondary education) level (12 years of preliminary education).
Please note: if you are interested in on-the-job training at MBO (senior secondary vocational education) level, then 10 or 11 years of preliminary education may also be sufficient.
For asylum seekers who have applied for asylum status:
Without a residence permit, you cannot request support from the UAF to start working immediately.
Do you have a medical degree and do you want to practice your profession in the Netherlands?
For status holders:
- you obtained a residence permit based on your asylum status.
- you received your residence permit within the past five years (date of decision).
- you are following a B1 language course.
- you obtained a medical degree in your country of origin.
For asylum seekers who have applied for asylum status:
- you are awaiting a decision
- you speak English (or French or Dutch)
- you obtained a medical degree in your country of origin.
Do you need support in the form of a mentor (volunteer)?
The following conditions apply:
For status holders:
- you obtained a residence permit based on your asylum status.
- you are ready to start or have already started a transition programme, job or training.
For asylum seekers who have applied for asylum status:
- you are awaiting a decision
- you speak English (or French or Dutch)
- you are ready to start or have already started a transition programme or training.
Please note
No rights may be derived from the information on this website. Every application will be carefully examined and evaluated. Our aim is to help refugee students or professionals who need our support but the UAF is a foundation with limited resources. While you may fulfil all the conditions, we might not be able to provide assistance.
Contact us
Know that we always try to take your personal situation into account. Contact us for further information and applications. Even if you do not fall within our target group, we will gladly assist you with tips to take the necessary steps yourself. Call us at 030-2041504 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30 am until 12.30 pm. Or ask your question on Facebook or Twitter.
We also recommend the UAF Advisor for information and advice that is tailored to your situation.