Open Call: TER-ALB-03 Project for the Academic Year 2025–2026

BACKGROUND

The project EU Regional Action for Roma Education: Increased Education Support and Opportunities for Roma Students in the Western Balkans and Turkey (RARE), phase II constitutes a second phase of the already-implemented project during 2018–2021 by REF.

During the first phase of the project, education services across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey involved more than 4,500 Roma children and youth in education activities. The present project continues these results while strengthening inclusion and participation in education.

OBJECTIVE

The project “Increasing Access and Participation of Roma Students in Tertiary Education and Transition to Labour Market through Employability” aims to increase access and participation of Roma students in tertiary education and their transition to the labour market through tutoring, mentoring, internships, and professional development activities.

CONDITION FOR APPLICATION

This is a merit-based academic scholarship for Roma students who are citizens or permanent residents of Albania. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in Bachelor, Master, or PhD programs in state-accredited universities in Albania.

Selected applicants will benefit from mentorship, tutoring, soft-skills workshops, and internship opportunities.

APPLICATION

Eligible students who identify as Roma or Egyptian must complete the online application:

APPLY HERE

DEADLINE OF APPLICATION

The deadline to apply is 14.11.2025 at 20:00.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE AND ANNOUNCEMENT

Applications will be evaluated by the project team. Selected candidates will proceed to interviews.

  • 5–10 points GPA
  • 0–10 extracurricular activities
  • 0–10 socioeconomic status
  • 0–10 motivation letter
  • +5 female applicants
  • +5 previously supported students (2024–2025)

The top 50 candidates will be selected.

Appeals may be submitted within 3 days via rva@rvalb.org. Responses will be given within 3 days.

Selected students will sign a contract with Roma Versitas Albania.

Participation may be terminated in case of false information, lack of progress, or study abandonment.

Contact: rva@rvalb.org
Phone: +355 69 60 89 222

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