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Arts Scholarships for Palestinian and Arab Students

Arts scholarships support creative students in painting, sculpture, music, theatre, film, and design. Palestinian artists have access to dedicated cultural exchange programmes and arts foundation funding across Europe and North America.

Arts and creative disciplines scholarships

Fine arts, music, performing arts, visual arts, and film.

36 scholarships, grouped by level
ScholarshipLevelFundingUsually closes
Bachelor's (13)
Al-Quds Open University — Distance-Native Degrees in Palestine For PalestiniansBachelor'sPartialNot confirmed
MIT — Outside scholarshipsBachelor's, GraduateNot statedNot confirmed
MIT — Outside scholarshipsBachelor's, GraduateNot statedNot confirmed
Contemporary Music — University of DebrecenBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Performance — University of DebrecenBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Dancer and Coach [Modern Ballroom Dances] — Hungarian Dance UniversityBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Specialisation: Flute] — University of PécsBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
The WH Revis Article 26 ScholarshipBachelor'sFull tuitionUsually July (estimated)
Designer Making [Specialisation: Ceramics Design] — University of PécsBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Specialisation: Piano] — University of PécsBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Specialisation: Viola] — University of PécsBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Specialisation: Violin] — University of PécsBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Dar al-Kalima University — Scholarships & Financial AidBachelor'sNot statedNot confirmed
Master's (16)
Graphic Arts [Specialisation: Graphic Design] — University of PécsMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Sculpture — University of PécsMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of the Performing Arts - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstMaster'sNot statedUsually October (estimated)
Erasmus Mundus: Theatre in Social, Participatory Art, Community and Educational contextsMaster'sFully fundedUsually December (estimated)
Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Music - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstMaster'sNot statedUsually September (estimated)
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Specialisation: Piano] — Széchenyi István UniversityMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Dance Artist [Classical Ballett] — Hungarian Dance UniversityMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Choreomundus – Erasmus Mundus Master in Dance and Movement as Practical Knowledge and HeritageMaster'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Fine Arts — Hungarian University of Fine ArtsMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Animation — Moholy-Nagy University of Art and DesignMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Specialisation: Clarinet] — Széchenyi István UniversityMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Specialisation: Trombone] — University of SzegedMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Specialisation: Piano] — University of SzegedMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Classical Musical Instrumental Performance [Specialisation: Flute] — Széchenyi István UniversityMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Kodály Music Pedagogy — Liszt Ferenc Academy of MusicMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Ceramics Design — University of PécsMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
PhD (1)
Study Visits for Academics - Artists and Architects - DAAD - Deutscher Akademischer AustauschdienstPhDNot statedUsually August (estimated)
Several levels (3)
Mahmoud S. Rabbani (MSR) Scholarship - Lutfia Rabbani Foundation For PalestiniansMaster's, PhDPartialUsually March (estimated)
An-Najah National University Scholarships For PalestiniansBachelor's, Master'sPartialNot confirmed
St Andrews Education for Palestine Students (STEPS) For PalestiniansBachelor's, Master'sFully fundedUsually April (estimated)
Other programmes (3)
Preparatory Course for Musical Studies — University of SzegedDiplomaFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Ash Music ScholarshipsNot stated
Bioscience Futures ScholarshipNot statedNot confirmed
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What this page covers

Browse arts and creative disciplines scholarships for Palestinian and Arab students.

  • Palestinian cultural heritage and contemporary arts programmes attract international scholarship support.
  • Aga Khan Foundation and Trust have supported arts and culture students from the Arab world.
  • Film and visual arts scholarships are growing, particularly for documentary and social impact work.

Arts scholarship tips

  • A strong portfolio is the most important factor — budget time to prepare it professionally.
  • Artist-in-residency programmes are an alternative pathway to international arts exposure.
  • Documentary film projects focusing on Palestinian life have strong appeal to international arts foundations.

Frequently asked questions

Are there arts scholarships for Palestinian students?
Yes. Cultural exchange programmes, the Aga Khan Foundation, and European arts councils have supported Palestinian artists in visual arts, music, and film.
Can I study music or performing arts on a scholarship abroad?
Yes. Conservatories in Germany, Austria, and the UK offer scholarship-supported programmes for international music and performing arts students.

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