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Scholarships for Lebanese Students 2026

Lebanese students can access scholarships supporting students from crisis-affected countries.

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Many international scholarships now specifically include Lebanon due to the economic crisis.

  • Crisis-response scholarships available
  • AMIDEAST and bilateral options
  • French-speaking programme access

Lebanese student tips

  • Campus France offers many options for Lebanese students
  • Check AUB and LAU internal scholarships
  • Financial need documentation is often required

Scholarships for Lebanese students

Crisis-response and international programmes.

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UNICEF-UNRWA Joint Education Programme — Palestine Refugees

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United States • Bachelor's

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Joint UNICEF-UNRWA programme supporting educational continuity for Palestinian refugee children and youth. Provides school supplies, remedial education, teacher training support, and bridging programmes to higher education. Active across Gaza, West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.

INJAZ Arab World Company Programme Scholarship — Arab Youth

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple (Arab World) • Bachelor's

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INJAZ Arab World (إنجاز) partners with corporations across 14 Arab countries to provide experiential business education and entrepreneurship scholarships. The Company Programme gives students real-world business experience and access to seed funding and mentorship. Operates in Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, Palestine, Iraq, and Libya.

Rhodes Scholarship — Syria, Jordan, Lebanon & Palestine

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United Kingdom • Master's, PhD

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Fully funded postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Palestinians apply through the Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine (SJLP) constituency.

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Swedish Institute Scholarship — Living Stipend Focused

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Sweden • Bachelor's, Master's

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Fully funded scholarships for Master's degree programmes in Sweden, offered by the Swedish Institute through SIDA funding. Covers tuition fees, monthly living allowance, travel grant, and insurance. Open to applicants from eligible developing countries including Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt.

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scholarship | UNRWA

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple countries •

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On Monday, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the European Union (EU) held a ‘Students’ Showcase’ ceremony in Beirut to highlight the achievements of students who received scholarships through the UNRWA...

New University in Exile Consortium – Palestinian Student Initiative

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

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GSSN helps rebuild human capacity in Gaza by connecting students with universities, delivering vital online programs, and advocating for institutional pathways that expand educational access and opportunity. ... We serve bright young Palestinians, women and men, from the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon, Jordan and beyond by securing and managing scholarships worldwide to colleges and universities and have recently expanded to include other countries.

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Welfare Association Higher Education Scholarship Programme

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria • Bachelor's

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The Welfare Association (Taawon) provides merit-based scholarships for Palestinian students in Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The programme prioritises students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate academic excellence.

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Said Foundation Scholarships - Durham University

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United Kingdom • Bachelor's

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The Said Foundation offers twenty postgraduate scholarships annually to outstanding individuals from Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan.

Saïd Foundation Masters Scholarship - University of Nottingham

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United Kingdom • Bachelor's

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Priority is given to candidates who are resident in the foundation's target countries of Syria, Palestine (including Palestinians inside Israel), Lebanon and ...

Said Foundation Scholarship - University of Birmingham

MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United Kingdom • Bachelor's

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Hold Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian or Jordanian nationality. Candidates must permanently reside in the Foundation's target region however the Foundation will ...

Karim Rida Said Foundation Scholarship | International Scholarships Search

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple countries •

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In order to be considered for a Saïd Foundation Scholarship all candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria: Hold Lebanese, Jordanian, Palestinian or Syrian, nationality. Candidates must permanently reside in the Foundation’s target region however the Foundation will consider ...

Beirut Arab University — Scholarships & Financial Aid

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Lebanon • Bachelor's

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Beirut Arab University, a private university with historic ties to Alexandria University, offers merit scholarships, need-based financial aid, and sibling discounts. Its comparatively moderate fees and Arab-world orientation make it a common choice for Arab and Palestinian students in Lebanon.

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NRC Education Programme — Palestine & Jordan

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine • Bachelor's

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The Norwegian Refugee Council provides education grants to displaced Palestinian and Syrian youth in Jordan, Lebanon, and the occupied Palestinian territories. Supports both formal and non-formal education pathways.

Mercy Corps — Digital Skills for Youth (Gaza)

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Palestine • Certificate, Vocational, Bachelor's

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Mercy Corps supports conflict-affected youth through education-to-employment pathways in Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon. Programmes include vocational training, digital skills, and entrepreneurship education with job placement support.

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European Union Shows Support for the Futures of Young Palestine ...

Palestinian-focused eligibility
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Multiple countries • Bachelor's

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In total, 26 Lebanese and foreign universities, academic institutes and scholarship providers participated in the event. EU-UNRWA: Together for ...

LUF Scholarship - Rabbani Foundation.org

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Netherlands • Bachelor's

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LUF Scholarship - Rabbani Foundation.org Search Close Search Category LUF Scholarship Jun 09 Sabeeh’s Reflection By LRF Alumni , LUF Alumni , LUF Scholarship Sabeeh's Reflections We are proud to introduce Sabeeh Al-Khayyat, our 2024 - 2025 Leiden University Fund - Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholar. In this blog post,… Read More Jun 28 Meet our 2022-2023 LUF-LRF and MSR Scholars! By LRF LUF Scholarship , MSR Scholarship , Partnerships The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation is incredibly proud to introduce to you our cohort of Leiden University Fund - Lutfia Rabbani Foundation (LUF-LRF) and Mahmoud S.… Read More Dec 16 Meet our new scholars for 2020-2021! By LRF LUF Scholarship , MSR Scholarship It's that time of the year again! We introduce to you our new scholars for 2020-2021! Faten from Palestine, Ghalia from Lebanon, and Abeer from… Read More Mar 24 Scholarship Application Deadline 2020 Extended By LRF LUF Scholarship , MSR Scholarship Application deadlines for our 2020/2021 MSR Scholarship and our Joint Scholarship Programme with Leiden University Fund have been extended due to COVID-19 outbreak. The new application… Read More Jan 06 Scholarship Application 2020/2021 is now open! By LRF LUF Scholarship , MSR Scholarship Happy New Year ?! Don't forget that our application for our MSR scholarship and LUF-joint scholarship programme opened on January 1st! Read more about the requirements… Read More Dec 19 Application Period for our 2020/2021 Scholarships will open soon! By LRF LUF Sc

EU scholarships for Palestine refugees in Lebanon

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Lebanon • Bachelor's

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UNRWA provides free primary education, vocational training, and also provides free secondary education. Whereas it is unlikely that the Lebanese authorities ...

European Union Funds Scholarship Opportunities for Palestine Refugees in Lebanon | UNRWA

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Lebanon •

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Loeber said: “The EU is providing scholarships to Palestine refugees to improve their skills and employability opportunities. They are an example of hard work and motivation. They can greatly contribute to the social and economic development of the region. I invite other donors to support the UNRWA Scholarships Programme.”

Anera Education & Scholarship Programs

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple countries • Master's

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Millions of vulnerable Lebanese and Palestinian and Syrian refugees are at risk and in need of relief. Donate to help Lebanon today. Anera has worked in Lebanon since the 1970s, delivering humanitarian relief and long-term development programs to Lebanese communities, Palestinian refugees and Syrian refugees. Today, as Lebanon faces economic collapse and an escalating war, Anera is responding with emergency relief that includes food, medical aid and essential supplies while continuing programs that help communities recover and rebuild. Lebanon is facing one of the most severe economic crises in the world. Since late 2019, the country’s financial system has collapsed, pushing approximately three-quarters of the population below the poverty line. At the same time, a rapidly escalating war has deepened the crisis. Airstrikes, ground fighting and evacuation orders have displaced large numbers of people in a short period of time.Across Lebanon: Even before this escalation, most families were already struggling to meet basic needs. The current situation has made daily life even more difficult. Recovery efforts remain limited, leaving humanitarian organizations like Anera to support commu

SPARK — Higher Education for Refugees in the Middle East

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United States • Bachelor's

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SPARK provides fully funded higher education scholarships for refugees and host-community youth in the Middle East and North Africa. Covers tuition, living costs, and academic support at accredited universities in Jordan, Lebanon, Turkey, Iraq, and the Palestinian Territories.

NRC Tertiary Education Scholarship — Lebanon

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Lebanon • Bachelor's

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Higher education scholarships for Syrian and Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, covering tuition at partner universities. Includes mentoring and academic support services.

New Scholarship Opportunities in Europe | UNRWA

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple countries • Bachelor's

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The project, funded by the European Commission and coordinated by the Spanish University of Almeria, aims to create a mobility based network between 3 Palestinian, 2 Lebanese, 1 Syrian and 2 Jordanian Higher Education Institutions in the Middle East and 9 Higher Education Institutions in Europe. UNRWA role will be to promote and strengthen the programme's accessibility to Palestine refugees in its five fields of operation. PHOENIX is an Erasmus Mundus project that grants scholarships, including a monthly allowance, travel, insurance and participation costs, to students (undergraduate, master, PhD, post-doctorate) and staff members to undertake a mobility period or full degree in a partner University in Europe.

Saïd Foundation Scholarships | University of Southampton

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United Kingdom • Bachelor's

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Saïd Foundation Scholarships are for Syrian, Palestinian, Jordanian and Lebanese students who want to study in the UK.

Saïd Foundation Scholarship - Postgraduate taught, University of York

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United Kingdom • Bachelor's

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The Saïd Foundation awards fully-funded scholarships to outstanding individuals from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine looking to study a one-year Masters in ...

Meet the Scholars | Support Future Leaders - Apply Now — The Bseisu Foundation

MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United Kingdom • Bachelor's

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Meet the Scholars | Support Future Leaders - Apply Now — The Bseisu Foundation 0 Scholars Joud UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, 2025-2026 Joud is a Palestinian born and raised in Jerusalem, currently pursuing an MPhil in Genomic Medicine at the University of Cambridge. Read more… Rawan IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON, 2025-2026 Born and raised in South Lebanon, Rawan completed her Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the American University of Beirut (AUB) as a USAID scholar. Read more… Ahmed TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, 2025-2026 Ahmed was born and raised in Gaza, Palestine, where challenging circumstances shaped his character. He graduated with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and gained fundamental subjects related to the field of energy. Read more… Mariam UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW, 2025-2026 Mariam, a Palestinian Refugee from Saida in South Lebanon, is a Master’s student in Data Analytics at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. Read more… Mohammed BRUNEL UNIVERSITY OF LONDON, 2025-2026 Dr Mohammed Altalla is a fully qualified medical doctor and graduate of Al-Quds University (Al-Azhar branch, Gaza), with extensive clinical, academic and leadership experience across emergency medicine, primary care and medical education. Read more… Samir UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL, 2025-2026 Born in Russia and raised in Hebron, Palestine, Samir is a passionate innovator who bridges technology, education and social impact. He is currently pursuing an MSc in Data Science for Business at the University of Bristol a

Palestinian Students in Lebanon to Apply for Fulbright Scholarship

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Lebanon • Bachelor's

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Palestinian Students in Lebanon to Apply for Fulbright Scholarship ... BEIRUT, February 10, 2011 (WAFA)- the American Embassy in Beirut said in a statement it ...

Anera Education & Scholarship Programs

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Palestine • Master's

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With your help, Anera is giving people in the Middle East access to learning opportunities from preschool through college. Our impact has changed the lives of Palestinian refugee children. View our priorities, read stories & learn how you can help! young people in Lebanon provided with skills and job opportunities young students in three Jordan refugee camps gained access to computer labs High levels of stress and anxiety negatively affect the healthy growth and development of young people. In Gaza, the war of 2023-2025 devastated the education system—damaging or destroying schools, displacing students and teachers, and halting regular instruction. Even before the conflict, many classrooms were overcrowded and run-down, with outdated materials that made it difficult for students to keep pace with their peers. In Lebanon, the influx of Syrian refugees over the past decade-plus, combined with the country’s deepening economic crisis, has severely strained the education system. Today, the added burden of intermittent warfare between Israel and Hezbollah has further disrupted education. Educational aid programs are a cornerstone of Anera's development efforts. In Palestine, Lebanon ad J

UNRWA Scholarships — Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Lebanon • Bachelor's

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UNRWA coordinates and refers Palestinian refugee students in Lebanon to scholarship opportunities at Lebanese and regional universities, including through the HESPAL and DAFI frameworks. UNRWA's Education Department in Lebanon maintains a list of available scholarships and assists eligible students with documentation, referrals, and application support. Scholarships cover undergraduate and occasionally graduate studies.

Lebanese University — Scholarships & Financial Aid

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Lebanon • Bachelor's

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The Lebanese University is Lebanon's only public university and by far its largest and lowest-cost option, with nominal registration fees instead of private tuition. It serves Palestinian refugees in Lebanon alongside Lebanese students, making it the most accessible degree route in the country.

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Universities - Palestinian Students Funds

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple countries • Bachelor's

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Beirut Arab University (BAU), located in the heart of the beating city of Beirut, was founded in 1960. BAU gives scholarships for excellent Palestinian students ...

Saïd Foundation Scholarship Programme | Postgraduates

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United Kingdom • Bachelor's

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The Saïd Foundation Scholarship Programme is open to Syrian, Lebanese, Jordanian or Palestinian students undertaking postgraduate study at Leicester.

HESPAL Scholarship — Higher Education for Palestinians from Syria in Lebanon

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Lebanon • Bachelor's

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The HESPAL (Higher Education Support for Palestinians in Lebanon) programme is funded through UNHCR's DAFI (Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative) and targeted partners. It provides scholarships for Palestinian refugees from Syria who have fled to Lebanon, enabling access to Lebanese universities. The programme covers tuition fees at partner Lebanese institutions and provides a monthly living allowance. UNRWA assists with student identification and referrals, while UNHCR coordinates funding and eligibility verification.

Saïd Foundation Scholarships - Loughborough University

Palestinian-focused eligibility
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United Kingdom •

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The Saïd Foundation awards fully-funded scholarships to outstanding individuals from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine who are looking to study for a ...

UNICEF Youth Empowerment & Skills Programme — MENA

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United States • Bachelor's

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UNICEF's MENA youth empowerment initiative providing vocational training, digital skills, and entrepreneurship support for youth aged 15-24. Includes stipends, certification, and job placement assistance. Active in Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, and Palestine.

On Line Scholarships Information System

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple countries •

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UNICEF Education Cannot Wait — MENA Emergency Education

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United States • Bachelor's

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Multi-year education grants through UNICEF's Education Cannot Wait initiative supporting access to quality education for children and youth affected by conflict in Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen. Covers school fees, materials, and psychosocial support.

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