Urgent
Emergency Scholarships for Palestinian and Conflict-Affected Students
Emergency scholarships provide fast-track funding for students whose education has been interrupted or threatened by conflict, displacement, or crisis. Palestinian students from Gaza and the West Bank, along with other conflict-affected students, are the primary beneficiaries of these programmes.
Emergency and humanitarian scholarships
Urgent funding for conflict-affected and displaced students.
| Scholarship | Level | Funding | Usually closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (12) | |||
| UNRWA ESSP Scholarship (2025–2026) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA Scholarships — Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Anera Higher Education Support — Gaza Emergency · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| PCRF Academic Scholarship Programme — Medical & Health Sciences · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Trinity College Dublin — Palestinian Scholarship Programme · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA-USA Scholarship for Palestine Refugee Students · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA Japanese Supplementary Scholarship Program (JSSP) 2025-2026 · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Mahmoud Abbas Foundation Scholarships · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| NRC Education Programme — Palestine & Jordan · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| University of the People — Gaza Scholarship · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Usually October (estimated) |
| Glasgow — Sanctuary Scholarship | Bachelor's, Graduate | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Travel Grant - Scholarships for Euro-Arab Dialogue | Bachelor's | Not stated | Usually March (estimated) |
| Master's (8) | |||
| Anera Education & Scholarship Programs · For Palestinians | Master's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA Vocational Training Centres — Full Scholarship · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Anera Education & Scholarship Programs · For Palestinians | Master's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA-EU Partnership Scholarship (Erasmus+ linked) · For Palestinians | Master's | Living costs | Not confirmed |
| University of Strathclyde — Humanitarian Scholarship for Displaced Palestinians · For Palestinians | Master's | Full tuition | Usually March (estimated) |
| CEU Executive Master's Programme — Nationalism Studies (Funded Track) · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Grant Procedure - Japanese Scholarship Programme for Palestinians · For Palestinians | Master's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| University of Manchester – Humanitarian Scholarship | Master's | Full tuition | Not confirmed |
| Several levels (9) | |||
| University of Alberta – Disrupted and Displaced Palestinian Student Tuition Support (domestic tuition rates) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Emergency Committee of Universities in Gaza — Continued-Study Coordination · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Partial | Not confirmed |
| University of Leicester – Gaza & HESPAL Scholarships · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| University of Bristol Sanctuary and Scholarship Support · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| UNHCR Egypt Scholarship Programme · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| St Andrews Education for Palestine Students (STEPS) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Usually April (estimated) |
| Dima Alhaj Scholarship – University of Glasgow · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Next round |
| University of Oxford – Palestine Crisis Scholarship Scheme · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| UW Emergency Scholarship – Natural Disaster or Emergency Situation | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Other programmes (7) | |||
| Scholarships FAQ · For Palestinians | Not stated | Not confirmed | |
| UNRWA Education · For Palestinians | Fully funded | Not confirmed | |
| ITEC Short Courses in India for Palestinian Nationals (Government of India) · For Palestinians | Short Course | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA Scholarships · For Palestinians | Not stated | Not confirmed | |
| Shawna Scholarship · For Palestinians | Not stated | Not confirmed | |
| University Scholarships - What We Do · For Palestinians | Not stated | Not confirmed | |
| Global MIT At-Risk Fellows Program – Palestine · For Palestinians | Postdoc | Living costs | Not confirmed |
More about Emergency Scholarships
What this page covers
Find emergency and humanitarian scholarships for crisis-affected students needing urgent educational support.
- Includes ECW, IIE Scholar Rescue Fund, CARA, and university-specific Gaza emergency funds.
- Many emergency programmes do not require complete documentation due to conflict circumstances.
- Fast-track admissions and rolling deadlines are common features of emergency scholarships.
Emergency application tips
- Apply immediately — emergency scholarships have rolling deadlines but limited spots.
- Gather whatever documentation you have. Missing documents due to conflict are understood and accommodated.
- Contact universities directly — many UK and EU universities have unpublished Gaza emergency bursaries.
Frequently asked questions
- What documents do I need for emergency scholarships?
- Requirements are flexible. Most emergency programmes accept alternative documentation when original documents are unavailable due to conflict.
- Are there emergency scholarships for students currently in Gaza?
- Yes. ECW, IIE SRF, CARA, and several university-specific Gaza emergency funds provide support for students currently in or displaced from Gaza.
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