Casablanca, April 20 -- "I still can't remember how I felt when I got my letter. I was numb. I couldn't believe that finally my future would start, and at the same time, I was sad because I might not be able to see my family for several years. It was a huge mix of emotions. I was in shock."

Faisal Saeed received an acceptance letter from a Moroccan government scholarship program in 2014 that opened up new possibilities for the young Eritrean refugee. The program allowed him to leave Saudi Arabia for Morocco where he could pursue a university education. Although he arrived in Rabat over four years ago, his experiences as a refugee has made it challenging for the 22-year-old to find a sense of home in Morocco.

Today, Saeed is one of nearl...