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Humanities Scholarships for Palestinian and Arab Students

Humanities scholarships support students studying the ideas, languages, and cultures that shape our world. Palestinian students in history, Arabic literature, linguistics, and Islamic studies have strong opportunities in European and North American universities.

Humanities scholarships

History, philosophy, linguistics, literature, and cultural studies.

36 scholarships, grouped by level
ScholarshipLevelFundingUsually closes
Bachelor's (7)
Sijal Palestine Scholarship For PalestiniansBachelor's, CertificateFully fundedNot confirmed
Roma Studies [Romani Language and Culture] — University of PécsBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Visual Representation — Eszterházy Károly Catholic UniversityBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Germanic Studies [Specialized in German as Ethnic Minority Studies] — University of PécsBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Romance Philology and Cultures [Specialized in French Studies] — Eötvös Loránd UniversityBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Romance Philology and Cultures [Specialized in French Studies] — University of PécsBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Archaeology — University of PécsBachelor'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Master's (17)
Instruction of English as a Foreign Language — University of PannoniaMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
French Language, Literature and Culture — Eötvös Loránd UniversityMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
History — University of PécsMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Multilingualism and Cultural DiversityMaster'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Erasmus Mundus: European Master's in Clinical Linguistics 25Master'sFully fundedUsually December (estimated)
Geneva Graduate Institute (IHEID) Master Scholarships — need- and merit-based financial aidMaster'sPartialNot confirmed
French Language, Literature and Culture (Langue, littérature et civilisation françaises) — University of SzegedMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Erasmus Mundus: International Master in Quaternary and PrehistoryMaster'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Italian Language, Literature and Culture — Eötvös Loránd UniversityMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Logic and Philosophy of Science — Eötvös Loránd UniversityMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Erasmus Mundus: Children’s Literature, Media and Cultural EntrepreneurshipMaster'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Assyriology — Eötvös Loránd UniversityMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Religious Studies — University of SzegedMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Maynooth University — Postgraduate Research ScholarshipsMaster'sFully fundedUsually April (estimated)
Balkan Studies — University of PécsMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Preparatory Course in French Master Studies (Formation préparatoire aux études de Master Langue, littérature et civilisation françaises) — University of SzegedMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Ukrainian Language and Literature — Eötvös Loránd UniversityMaster'sFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
PhD (3)
Doctoral School of Linguistics (German Linguistics in German) — University of SzegedPhDFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Doctoral School of Literature (Literatures and Cultures in English) — University of SzegedPhDFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Doctoral School of Linguistics [Arts and Humanities] — Pázmány Péter Catholic UniversityPhDFully fundedUsually January (estimated)
Several levels (8)
University of Stirling – Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL) For PalestiniansBachelor's, Master's, PhDFully fundedUsually February (estimated)
Al-Quds University — Scholarships & Financial Aid For PalestiniansBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Glasgow — World Changers Global Excellence ScholarshipBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Any — INSTEP LPDP-NTU Master’s ScholarshipBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Türkiye Diyanet Foundation (TDV) International Student ScholarshipsBachelor's, Master's, PhDFully fundedNot confirmed
Any — NTU Research ScholarshipBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Any — Provost Graduate AwardMaster's, PhDNot statedNot confirmed
İbn Haldun University ScholarshipMaster's, PhDFully fundedNot confirmed
Other programmes (1)
University of Exeter — Exeter International Excellence Scholarship For PalestiniansFull tuitionNot confirmed
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What this page covers

Browse humanities scholarships for Palestinian and Arab students, including history, philosophy, and linguistics tracks.

  • Arabic and Middle Eastern studies departments actively recruit Palestinian students.
  • German foundations (DAAD, KAS, HBS, FES) fund humanities research for students from the Arab world.
  • UK universities have dedicated area studies programmes with scholarship support.

Humanities application tips

  • Writing samples are critical for humanities applications — start preparing early.
  • Research-track humanities degrees (MPhil, PhD) are often better funded than taught Masters.
  • Specialising in Arabic literature, Islamic studies, or the history of the Middle East and North Africa increases your scholarship competitiveness.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a scholarship to study history or philosophy abroad?
Yes. DAAD, British Council, and Fulbright all fund humanities students, particularly those with research proposals linked to the Middle East and North Africa.
Are PhD humanities scholarships available for Palestinians?
Yes. PhD-level humanities funding is available through DAAD, UK universities, and North American institutions with Middle East studies departments.

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