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Scholarships for Palestinians 2026 — Complete Guide
Are you from Palestine, in Gaza, the West Bank or abroad? This guide is for you. We track 2,000+ scholarships, and here you see the ones open to you. That includes you if you are a UNRWA refugee or hold a travel document.
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| Scholarship | Level | Funding | Usually closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (9) | |||
| AFRP Scholarship for Students of Ramallah Descent · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA ESSP Scholarship (2025–2026) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Welfare Association Higher Education Scholarship Programme · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| World Vision — Education Sponsorship Programme (Palestine & Jordan) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Hani Qaddumi Scholarship Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| PSSF Medical Scholarship — AlQuds University (Jerusalem) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA Scholarships — Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| PADICO Holding Education Fund · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Anera Higher Education Support — Gaza Emergency · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Master's (9) | |||
| DAAD In-Country Scholarships for Palestinians — Master's in the West Bank · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Usually August (estimated) |
| Anera Education & Scholarship Programs · For Palestinians | Master's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Fulbright Foreign Student Program for West Bank · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| University of Strathclyde – Sanctuary Scholarship for Palestinian Students · For Palestinians | Master's | Full tuition | Usually March (estimated) |
| University of Sheffield – Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate Taught Scholarship · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Usually May (estimated) |
| International Visegrad Fund — Visegrad Scholarship at the College of Europe · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Dr Maisara Alrayyes Scholarship · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| University of Sussex – Scholarships for Palestine 2026 · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Usually June (estimated) |
| Education Above All–Qatar Scholarship at Al-Quds Bard College (BA and Master of Arts in Teaching) · For Palestinians | Master's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Several levels (15) | |||
| University of Leicester – Gaza & HESPAL Scholarships · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| France Excellence Scholarship for Students from Gaza · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Commonwealth Scholarship · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Oxford Brookes University – Gaza Scholarship · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Emergency Committee of Universities in Gaza — Continued-Study Coordination · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Islamic University of Gaza — Resume Your Degree (Online Continuity) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Graduate | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Al-Azhar University – Gaza — Resume Your Degree (Online Continuity) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, Graduate | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Scholarship for US/Algerian and US/Palestinian Community Members · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| University of Stirling – Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Fully funded | Usually February (estimated) |
| Georgetown Graduate School Fellowship — Conflict & Refugee Focus · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Partial | Not confirmed |
| University of Alberta – Disrupted and Displaced Palestinian Student Tuition Support (domestic tuition rates) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Partial | Not confirmed |
| IUPALS - Italian Universities for Palestinian Students (CRUI) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Goldsmiths Palestinian Scholarship · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Next round |
| Ulster University – Salam Scholarships · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| University of Bristol Sanctuary and Scholarship Support · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Other programmes (3) | |||
| Saïd Rhodes Scholarships · For Palestinians | Not stated | Not confirmed | |
| Scholarships FAQ · For Palestinians | Not stated | Not confirmed | |
| France Excellence Scholarships for Palestinian Students · For Palestinians | Fully funded | Not confirmed | |
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Complete guide to scholarships for Palestinians
This guide covers the main kinds of help for you in 2026. There are degree scholarships, fellowships and emergency grants. Some programmes are fully funded. They are in Europe, North America and the Middle East.
- Scholarships only for Palestinians come first.
- Programmes for refugees and displaced students (UNHCR, ECW, IIE SRF) are included. We add them only when their rules clearly fit.
- Fully funded awards pay tuition, living costs and travel. We mark them, so you can compare them quickly.
- You can browse by level (undergraduate, master's, PhD), by country or by subject.
Application tips
- On each scholarship page, check who can apply. It may be citizens, Palestinians abroad, travel-document holders or UNRWA refugees.
- Make a shortlist in at least three countries. Funding for Palestinians is spread across many places, not one region.
- Some awards need no IELTS, or accept Duolingo. Use the filter if an English test is hard for you.
- In Gaza or the West Bank? Look for programmes funded by UNRWA or ECW. Some have emergency ways to apply.
Frequently asked questions
- What scholarships are available for Palestinians in 2026?
- Dozens of scholarships are open to you in 2026. They include DAFI (UNHCR), Taawon, Jusoor, Al-Fakhoora, DAAD EPOS, Chevening, Turkiye Burslari and ISDB. Many universities also have their own awards. We track 2,000+ scholarships and update the list daily.
- Are there scholarships for Palestinians in Gaza or the West Bank?
- Yes. Some programmes have tracks for students in Gaza and the West Bank. They include Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the IIE Scholar Rescue Fund and programmes linked to UNRWA. Turkiye Burslari and some places at Gulf universities are also open. Check each programme to see if it is open now.
- Do Palestinian refugees qualify for scholarships?
- Yes. DAFI (UNHCR's scholarship programme), IIE SRF and CARA support refugees and scholars at risk. Education Cannot Wait (ECW) funds education in crises. If you tell us you are registered with UNRWA, we can show you awards for refugees and for UNRWA students. Many government scholarships between two countries also have refugee tracks.
- Are there fully funded scholarships for Palestinians?
- Yes. DAFI, Taawon, DAAD EPOS, Turkiye Burslari, ISDB and several European government programmes are fully funded. They pay tuition, a living allowance and travel. We mark them as full tuition plus living support.
- Can Palestinians apply for scholarships without IELTS?
- Yes. Many programmes accept Duolingo, an MOI letter or their own English test instead of IELTS. Turkiye Burslari, some ISDB tracks and several Gulf university programmes do not need IELTS. Use the "No IELTS" filter to find them.