2025-26 Cohort: Call for Applications

The call for applications for the fall 2025 cohort is closed. This call for applications was open to refugees who reside in Kenya and Jordan who meet the program criteria. Criteria vary by country of residence.

For information about the 2024-25 cohort and call for applications open to refugee students residing in Kenya, click here.

Suitably qualified refugee youth were invited to apply for Welcome Corps on Campus (WCC). Please read the Frequently Asked Questions for Refugee Students to learn more about this opportunity.

Program Information and Eligibility Criteria (Kenya)

Deadline to Apply

The application period was open from September 4 through September 22, 2023. Applications are no longer being accepted.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

Be currently living in Kenya (Kakuma, Dadaab, urban areas)
Have confirmed Refugee Status Determination (RSD) in Kenya, GOK/UNHCR proof of registration and Republic of Kenya refugee ID card or waiting slip.
Be between 18-24 years old
- Born between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 2005
Have completed secondary school and be in possession of hard copies of the original secondary school certificates at the time of application
- Minimum grade to apply to the program is C (KCSE graduates) or equivalent
Be competent in oral and written English
- Note: a pre-screening English test will be required during the shortlisting process
Be single (unmarried) with no children
Be facing barriers to accessing or completing undergraduate post-secondary education
Be self-reliant, mature and suitable for integration in the United States as an individual
Be suitable and eligible for resettlement to the United States. See more information on U.S. resettlement eligibility here: https://www.state.gov/refugee-admissions/about/

How to Apply

Complete the Online Application Form available here or https://forms.gle/7JcEjhwoudQnCiCWA.

Applications will only be accepted online. Please contact the email address below if you need support accessing an internet-enabled computer lab to complete the online application form.

Further Instructions for the Application Process

Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and possess all required documentation as outlined in the application form.
The following documents are required and must be submitted with your application as clearly legible electronic (soft copy) attachments, saved as JPEG or PDF format.
- Proof of Refugee Status Determination (RSD) and
- Refugee alien card or waiting slip
- Secondary school certificate
If your application is shortlisted, the Welcome Corps on Campus will require that applicants are in possession of the hard copy and official/original secondary education document.
Graduates of the 2022 academic year in Kenya who have not yet received their KCSE certificate, are allowed to submit their applications without the original secondary school certificate, but they must attach their results slip in the application. Their original secondary school certificate is required to be submitted before the final selection decision is made.
Ensure you answer all questions fully and honestly. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Changes cannot be made to a submitted application. If you make a mistake in your online application, you must submit a *new FULL* application before the application deadline. In cases where an applicant submits multiple applications, we will only consider the details in your most recent application.

Thank you for your interest in Welcome Corps on Campus. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We are not able to respond to individual questions about the status of your application.

For further instructions and support on how to apply, please contact: welcomecorps.af@wusc.ca.

Safeguarding the Integrity of the Welcome Corps on Campus

WCC has no application fees and applicants are not required to provide payment at any stage of the application, shortlisting or selection process.
Applicants are expected to present WCC with honest and consistent information and documentation during the application and interview process.
WCC has a zero-tolerance policy regarding the submission of false identification or academic documents. Applicants who misrepresent any information or falsify their documentation to be eligible for Welcome Campus will be removed and/or permanently banned from future consideration.

If you experience or witness any integrity concerns during the application, shortlisting or selection process, please report this to (report-to-srp@wusc.ca).

Program Information and Eligibility Criteria (Jordan)