Open Society University Network Hubs for Connected Learning Initiatives

From a student to becoming the Civic Engagement Coordinator for the , reflects on his journey in the Realising Higher Education Access Program (RhEAP).

“When I joined the Hubs and enrolled in RhEAP, I hoped to get into university and continue my education but what I got exceeded all my expectations. I was able to identifying my passion for cultural diversity and cultural heritage preservation, to influence and inspire change, and to create a positive impact in my community.” He says.

Shukri Mohamed is now the Founder of Cultural Diversity Intervention Project and is currently pursuing an associate degree at . With a strong passion for education, civic engagement, and digital storytelling, Shukri is dedicated to empowering refugee communities and creating positive social change through cultural diversity initiatives and preservation of cultural heritage.

Join us in celebrating Shukri Mohamed Ibrahim’s achievements and wishing him the best for the future 👏

🎯 invites suitable and qualified refugee youth to apply for the 2026-27 academic year intake for the Student Refugee Program (SRP). The SRP is a unique program that combines resettlement to Canada with access to post-secondary education for young refugees. It is managed by WUSC, a leading non-profit Canadian international development agency.

Eligibility Criteria (Eligible countries include Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, and Uganda. Please check the specific requirements for your country)

- Have original UNHCR Proof of Registration and Government’s Refugee Identification Card.
- Be between 18-25 years old as of January 1, 2025 (applicants must be born no earlier than January 1, 2000, and no later than January 1, 2007);
- Be eligible and suitable for resettlement under the criteria of Canada’s Private Sponsorship of Refugees program;
- Have completed secondary school and already in possession of original Secondary School certificates and result slips, and any other academic documents at the time of application
- Be competent in English or French (oral and written competence);
- Be single (unmarried) with no children;
- Facing barriers to accessing or completing undergraduate education;
- Self-reliant, mature, and suitable for integration into Canada as an individual.

Application is open from February 7 until February 21, 2025, for Jordan, Kenya, and Lebanon.

The application for Uganda is open from February 10 until March 7, 2025.

More info and application form link in bio 🔗