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Economics Scholarships for Palestinian and Arab Students

Economics scholarships support students who want to understand and address development challenges, inequality, and economic policy in the Arab world and beyond.

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Browse economics scholarships pre-filtered for MENA students, including development economics and international economics.

  • Development economics scholarships favour applicants from developing and conflict-affected regions.
  • Many central bank and government-funded scholarships target economics students specifically.
  • World Bank, IMF, and bilateral government scholarships are strong options for economics graduates.

Economics tips

  • Quantitative skills (statistics, econometrics) significantly strengthen scholarship applications.
  • GRE Quant score of 160+ is often expected for top economics scholarships in the USA.
  • European programmes (ERASMUS+, DAAD) do not require GRE and welcome MENA economics students.

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Development economics, international economics, and political economy.

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Access to Education Undergraduate Scholarships

MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United KingdomBachelor's

UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at London School of Economics (LSE) (Greater London). Full or partial fee waiver Living cost for length of undergraduate program

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Durham Palestine Educational Trust - Durham University

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United KingdomMaster's

We are an independent UK charity that assists the social and economic development of Palestine by providing scholarships for Palestinian graduates.

Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development — Scholar Grants

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

KuwaitMaster's

The Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD), headquartered in Kuwait, provides scholar grants and training fellowships for Arab nationals from member states to build technical capacity in development-relevant fields. Awards support Master's and professional training programmes at Arab and international institutions. Palestinians are included under the broader Arab nationality criterion applied by the Fund.

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Mahmoud Darwish Scholarship – Arab Fund for Social and Economic Development

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

MultipleMaster's, PhD

Scholarship supporting Palestinian and Arab students in social science, literature, and development studies.

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IsDB-ISFD Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple (Isdb Member Countries - 57 Countries)Master's, Bachelor's, PhD, Master, Postdoc, Bachelor

The Islamic Development Bank Merit Scholarship Programme, prominently listed on Minah for Arabic-speaking applicants, funds postgraduate students from IsDB member countries at recognized universities worldwide. The programme supports students in STEM, economics, finance, and development-related fields. Palestinian students from IsDB member country contexts are eligible.

Access to Education Graduate Scholarships

MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United KingdomMaster's

UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at London School of Economics (LSE) (Greater London). Fee waiver Up to £14,400 per year in maintenance

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Palestinian Scholars Program (PSP) – Georgetown University in Qatar

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

QatarBachelor's

Full undergraduate scholarship for high-achieving, low-income Palestinian students to study the Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service at Georgetown University in Qatar (majors incl. International Politics, International Economics, Culture & Politics). Need- and merit-based; explicitly not an evacuation pathway. Annual cycle.

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Regional and Environmental Economic Studies — Budapest University of Technology and Economics

MOI waiver available

HungaryMaster's

Regional and Environmental Economic Studies at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Master-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 4 semesters, (Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Regional and Environmental Economic Studies — John von Neumann University

MOI waiver available

HungaryMaster's

Regional and Environmental Economic Studies at John von Neumann University, Master-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 4 semesters, (Faculty of Economics and Business). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Regional Economic Development and Management Doctoral Program — Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences

MOI waiver available

HungaryPhD

Regional Economic Development and Management Doctoral Program at Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, PhD-level programme, taught in English, in Gödöllő/Kaposvár, lasting 8 semesters, (Doctoral School of Economic and Regional Sciences). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Rural Development Engineering — University of Debrecen

MOI waiver available

HungaryMaster's

Rural Development Engineering at University of Debrecen, Master-level programme, taught in English, in Debrecen, lasting 4 semesters, (Faculty of Economics and Business). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

University of York — York Graduate Research Scholarships

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United KingdomBachelor's

The University of York offers York Graduate Research Scholarships (YGRS) for exceptional postgraduate students. International students are eligible for full fee waivers and a stipend at UKRI rate. York is a leading research university ranked in the global top 200, with particular strength in computer science, social policy, health sciences, and economics.

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University of Warwick — Chancellor's International Scholarship

MOI waiver available

United KingdomBachelor's

The University of Warwick offers Chancellor's International Scholarships for outstanding PhD students from outside the UK. The scholarship covers full tuition fees at the international rate and provides a stipend at UKRI rates. Warwick is ranked in the global top 80 and is particularly strong in economics, mathematics, computer science, and business.

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Commerce and Marketing — University of Debrecen

MOI waiver available

HungaryBachelor's

Commerce and Marketing at University of Debrecen, Bachelor-level programme, taught in English, in Debrecen, lasting 7 semesters, (Faculty of Economics and Business). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Doctoral School of Electrical Engineering [Engineering Science] (electrical engineering) — Budapest University of Technology and Economics

MOI waiver available

HungaryPhD

Doctoral School of Electrical Engineering [Engineering Science] (electrical engineering) at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, PhD-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 8 semesters, (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Doctoral School of Informatics — Budapest University of Technology and Economics

MOI waiver available

HungaryPhD

Doctoral School of Informatics at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, PhD-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 8 semesters, (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Géza Pattantyús-Ábrahám Doctoral School of Mechanical Engineering [Engineering Science] — Budapest University of Technology and Economics

MOI waiver available

HungaryPhD

Géza Pattantyús-Ábrahám Doctoral School of Mechanical Engineering [Engineering Science] at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, PhD-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 8 semesters, (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Hantos Elemér Doctoral School of Business, Management and Regional Sciences [Social Science] — University of Miskolc

MOI waiver available

HungaryPhD

Hantos Elemér Doctoral School of Business, Management and Regional Sciences [Social Science] at University of Miskolc, PhD-level programme, taught in English, in Miskolc, lasting 8 semesters, (Faculty of Economics). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Business Development — University of Pécs

MOI waiver available

HungaryMaster's

Business Development at University of Pécs, Master-level programme, taught in English, in Pécs, lasting 4 semesters, (Faculty of Business and Economics). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

ADB–Japan Scholarship Programme (ADB–JSP)

MOI waiver available

JapanBachelor's

The Asian Development Bank–Japan Scholarship provides full scholarships for nationals of ADB developing member countries to pursue postgraduate studies in economics, development, and related fields.

AUC — Economics with a Thesis Option or with Concentrations in Middle East Economic Development, Competitive Strategy and Valuation, International Economics, and Financial Economics for Non-Thesis Track - MA

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EgyptMaster

Excel in economics with our MA program. Build a strong theoretical foundation, advanced quantitative skills and the critical thinking tools needed to analyze complex economic challenges. Our diverse curriculum and distinguished faculty prepare graduates for impactful careers in academia, international organizations, government and the private sector.

Doctoral School in Economics — University of Szeged

MOI waiver available

HungaryPhD

Doctoral School in Economics at University of Szeged, PhD-level programme, taught in English, in Szeged, lasting 8 semsters semesters, (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Computer Science Engineering — Budapest University of Technology and Economics

MOI waiver available

HungaryBachelor's

Computer Science Engineering at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Bachelor-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 7 semesters, (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Electrical Engineering — Budapest University of Technology and Economics

MOI waiver available

HungaryBachelor's

Electrical Engineering at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Bachelor-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 7 semesters, (Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

International Business Economics — John von Neumann University

MOI waiver available

HungaryBachelor's

International Business Economics at John von Neumann University, Bachelor-level programme, taught in English, in Kecskemét, lasting 8 semesters, (Faculty of Economics and Business). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Doctoral School in Regional Policy and Economics [Social Science] (Regional Development) — University of Pécs

MOI waiver available

HungaryPhD

Doctoral School in Regional Policy and Economics [Social Science] (Regional Development) at University of Pécs, PhD-level programme, taught in English, in Pécs, lasting 8 semesters, (Faculty of Business and Economics). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Doctoral School of Business and Management — University of Pannonia

MOI waiver available

HungaryPhD

Doctoral School of Business and Management at University of Pannonia, PhD-level programme, taught in English, in Veszprém, lasting 8 semesters, (Faculty of Business and Economics). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

International Economy and Business — University of Szeged

MOI waiver available

HungaryMaster's

International Economy and Business at University of Szeged, Master-level programme, taught in English, in Szeged, lasting 4 semsters semesters, (Faculty of Economics and Business Administration). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Erasmus Mundus: InterCultural Leadership in Digital Era International Master

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European Union (Multiple)Master's

Intercultural Leadership in Digital Era The CLIDE International Master (Intercultural Leadership in the Digital Era) offers a unique opportunity to develop advanced leadership skills designed for global, technology-driven environments. This joint master’s degree (120 ECTS) brings together five renowned universities: Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń (Poland), University of Granada (Spain), Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics (Ukraine), University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria in Steyr (Austria), and University Hassan II of Casablanca (Morocco) . Together with leading experts from Europe and beyond, we create a truly international learning experience. Through innovative courses , collaborative projects , and immersive intercultural exchanges , you will gain the knowledge and competencies to: Take the next step toward becoming a leader who inspires change in the digital era.

International Economy and Business — Budapest University of Economics and Business

MOI waiver available

HungaryMaster's

International Economy and Business at Budapest University of Economics and Business, Master-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 4 semesters, (Faculty of International Business). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Doctoral School of Business and Management [Social Science] — Budapest University of Technology and Economics

MOI waiver available

HungaryPhD

Doctoral School of Business and Management [Social Science] at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, PhD-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 8 semesters, (Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Mathematics — Budapest University of Technology and Economics

MOI waiver available

HungaryMaster's

Mathematics at Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Master-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 4 semesters, (Faculty of Natural Sciences). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Doctoral School of Entrepreneurship and Business — Budapest University of Economics and Business

MOI waiver available

HungaryPhD

Doctoral School of Entrepreneurship and Business at Budapest University of Economics and Business, PhD-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 8 semesters, (Budapest University of Economics and Business). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Doctoral School of Economics, Business and Informatics [Social Science] (Economics) — Corvinus University of Budapest

MOI waiver available

HungaryPhD

Doctoral School of Economics, Business and Informatics [Social Science] (Economics) at Corvinus University of Budapest, PhD-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 8 semesters. Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Finance and Accounting — Budapest University of Economics and Business

MOI waiver available

HungaryBachelor's

Finance and Accounting at Budapest University of Economics and Business, Bachelor-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 7 semesters, (Faculty of Finance and Accounting). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Finance and Accounting — Eötvös Loránd University

MOI waiver available

HungaryBachelor's

Finance and Accounting at Eötvös Loránd University, Bachelor-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 7 semesters, (Faculty of Economics). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Frequently asked questions

Can I study economics without GRE?

Yes. German, French, and UK programmes (except a few) do not require GRE for economics Master's applications.

Are there economics scholarships specifically for Palestinians?

Yes. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and several Gulf scholarships fund economics students from OIC member states, including Palestine.

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