Iraqi
Scholarships for Iraqi Students 2026 — Full List
Iraqi students have access to a growing range of international scholarships. This page surfaces opportunities that explicitly accept Iraqi applicants or prioritise students from conflict-affected Arab countries.
Scholarships for Iraqi students
Fully funded and humanitarian scholarships open to Iraqi applicants in 2026.
| Scholarship | Level | Funding | Usually closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (11) | |||
| 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 |
| Trinity College Dublin — Palestinian Scholarship Programme · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Mahmoud Abbas Foundation Scholarships · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA-USA Scholarship for Palestine Refugee Students · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| PCRF Academic Scholarship Programme — Medical & Health Sciences · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| NRC Education Programme — Palestine & Jordan · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA Japanese Supplementary Scholarship Program (JSSP) 2025-2026 · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Lebanese University — Scholarships & Financial Aid · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Asylum Seekers Scholarship | Bachelor's | Full tuition | Usually January (estimated) |
| Erasmus+ Refugee Top-Up Grant | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Master's (11) | |||
| Saïd Foundation Scholarships · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Usually October (estimated) |
| UNRWA-EU Partnership Scholarship (Erasmus+ linked) · For Palestinians | Master's | Living costs | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA Vocational Training Centres — Full Scholarship · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| University of Strathclyde — Humanitarian Scholarship for Displaced Palestinians · For Palestinians | Master's | Full tuition | Usually March (estimated) |
| Anera Education & Scholarship Programs · For Palestinians | Master's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Anera Education & Scholarship Programs · For Palestinians | Master's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| University of Edinburgh — Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Usually January (estimated) |
| Grant Procedure - Japanese Scholarship Programme for Palestinians · For Palestinians | Master's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Education Beyond Borders Postgraduate Scholarship | Master's | Full tuition | Not confirmed |
| NOHA Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA) | Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| RVC Scholarships for Postgraduates - Royal Veterinary College | Master's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Several levels (9) | |||
| Mahmoud S. Rabbani (MSR) Scholarship - Lutfia Rabbani Foundation · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Partial | Usually March (estimated) |
| Commonwealth Scholarships for Master's and PhD — UK · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Commonwealth Scholarship · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Al-Quds University — Scholarships & Financial Aid · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Georgetown Graduate School Fellowship — Conflict & Refugee Focus · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Partial | Not confirmed |
| St Andrews Education for Palestine Students (STEPS) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Usually April (estimated) |
| UNHCR Egypt Scholarship Programme · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| AUC — B.A./B.S. in Computer Science · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Full tuition | Not confirmed |
| University of Alberta – Disrupted and Displaced Palestinian Student Tuition Support (domestic tuition rates) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Other programmes (5) | |||
| UNRWA Education · For Palestinians | 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 Iraqi Students
What this page covers
Browse scholarships for Iraqi students, including those displaced by conflict or living in the diaspora.
- Türkiye Burslari is one of the most consistently accessible fully funded options for Iraqi students.
- DAAD, ISDB, and several European foundations fund Iraqi students in science, engineering, and humanities.
- Humanitarian scholarships (DAFI, IIE SRF) are open to Iraqi refugees registered with UNHCR.
Tips for Iraqi students
- Apply to Türkiye Burslari between January and February — strong acceptance rates for Iraqi applicants.
- ISDB scholarships are available to Iraqi students as Iraq is an OIC member state.
- German foundations (DAAD, KAS) have bilateral scholarship tracks for Iraqi students.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Iraqi students apply for DAAD scholarships?
- Yes. Iraqi students can apply for DAAD scholarships. English-taught programmes are available and German language is not required for all tracks.
- Are there scholarships for Iraqi refugees?
- Yes. DAFI (UNHCR), IIE Scholar Rescue Fund, and CARA all support Iraqi students displaced by conflict.
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