Daughters for Life

1. 1. You need to see any changes or updates about the below criteria from: the Daughters for life webpage

   2. The DFL Scholarship Program is open to female students from all ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Eligible applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and a strong record of resilience in overcoming personal adversity.

   3. The program provides Undergraduate Scholarships at "York University, Toronto, Canada". 

Note: the academic partner(s) universities list may change from year to year. You need to refer to the Academic Partner Applications tab to be updated.

1. 4.  Eligibility Criteria:

• You are a female student.

• You are a citizen and current resident of one of the MENA countries.
  (Dual citizens or residents of countries outside the MENA region are not eligible.)

• You demonstrate financial and socio-economic need.

• You are committed to returning to your home country upon completion of your studies.

1. 5. Successful candidates must:

• Demonstrate academic excellence (minimum grade of 75% or equivalent).

• Show resilience and achievement despite adversity.

• Make or aspire to make a meaningful contribution to improving the lives of others, particularly women and girls, through community service or leadership.

• Meet the English-language proficiency requirements of their university of choice.

• Obtain an offer of admission from one or more of DFL’s academic partners.

1. 6. As a DFL Scholarship applicant, you must complete two separate applications: 

• one for the DFL Scholarship Program and 

• another for your chosen academic partner(s). Please follow each partner university’s application instructions carefully. 

1. 7. Documents to Upload in the Application Form:

• Academic transcripts (high school and/or university, as applicable)

• CV or résumé

• Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)

• Completed Financial Needs Analysis

• Two reference letters to be submitted before application deadline.

1. 8. Opens: November 5, 2025  & 

   9. Closes: January 23, 2026

   10. Undergraduate Application for 2026-2027.