Are there journalism scholarships for Palestinians?

Yes. The Reuters Institute, Reporters Without Borders-linked programmes, and several European media fellowships specifically support journalists from conflict zones including Palestine.

Can I study media studies or communications on a scholarship?

Yes. Communications and media studies are funded through DAAD, Chevening, and US government exchanges including Fulbright and MEPI.

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Journalism & Media Scholarships for Palestinian and Arab Students

Journalism scholarships support students committed to truth, accountability, and public interest reporting. Palestinian journalists and media professionals have access to dedicated fellowships and Master's scholarships globally.

Journalism and media scholarships

Journalism, media studies, communications, and broadcasting.

22 scholarships, grouped by level
Scholarship	Level	Funding	Usually closes
Bachelor's (9)
Cardiff University — International Scholarship for Excellence	Bachelor's	Partial	Not confirmed
Communication and Media Studies — Budapest University of Economics and Business	Bachelor's	Fully funded	Usually January (estimated)
Communication and Media Studies — University of Debrecen	Bachelor's	Fully funded	Usually January (estimated)
Communication and Media Studies — University of Pannonia	Bachelor's	Fully funded	Usually January (estimated)
Film and Media Studies — Budapest Metropolitan University	Bachelor's	Fully funded	Usually January (estimated)
Communication and Media Studies — Corvinus University of Budapest	Bachelor's	Fully funded	Usually January (estimated)
Communication and Media Studies — University of Dunaújváros	Bachelor's	Fully funded	Usually January (estimated)
Film and Media Studies — Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences	Bachelor's	Fully funded	Usually January (estimated)
Communication and Media Studies — University of Pécs	Bachelor's	Fully funded	Usually January (estimated)
Master's (6)
DAAD In-Country Scholarships for Palestinians — Master's in the West Bank For Palestinians	Master's	Fully funded	Usually August (estimated)
City, University of London International Scholarship	Master's	Partial	Not confirmed
Erasmus Mundus: Communications Engineering and Data Science	Master's	Fully funded	Not confirmed
Erasmus Mundus Masters in Journalism, Media and Globalisation (Mundus Journalism)	Master's	Fully funded	Usually January (estimated)
Communication and Media Studies — Eötvös Loránd University	Master's	Fully funded	Usually January (estimated)
UK Postgraduate - Fulbright Commission	Master's	Not stated	Not confirmed
PhD (1)
A PhD Studentship in Wireless Communications and Signal Processing	PhD	Fully funded	Not confirmed
Several levels (2)
Al-Quds University — Scholarships & Financial Aid For Palestinians	Bachelor's, Master's	Not stated	Not confirmed
Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship	Bachelor's, Master's	Partial	Not confirmed
Other programmes (4)
Université PSL — PSL Postdoctoral Programs	Postdoc	Not stated	Not confirmed
Université PSL — Welcome Desk - Researchers		Not stated	Not confirmed
Université PSL — Funding for Student Organizations		Not stated	Not confirmed
Dasgupta Scholarship		Not stated	6 Jan 2027

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What this page covers

Browse journalism, media, and communications scholarships for Palestinian and Arab students.

Dedicated journalist safety and press freedom fellowships available for Palestinian reporters.
Reuters Institute, EJC, and international media foundations fund journalism students from the Arab world.
Digital media and investigative journalism tracks are increasingly well-funded.

Journalism application tips

A strong portfolio of published or broadcast work is essential for journalism scholarships.
Emphasise press freedom, accountability journalism, or conflict reporting in your statement of purpose.
Short-term fellowships (6–12 months) are often more accessible than full degree programmes.

Frequently asked questions

Are there journalism scholarships for Palestinians?: Yes. The Reuters Institute, Reporters Without Borders-linked programmes, and several European media fellowships specifically support journalists from conflict zones including Palestine.
Can I study media studies or communications on a scholarship?: Yes. Communications and media studies are funded through DAAD, Chevening, and US government exchanges including Fulbright and MEPI.

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