PhD Scholarships for Palestinian Students — 2026

Global • PhD, Post-doctoral

Scholarship for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers conducting anthropological research on Palestinian communities and society.

Norway • Master's, PhD

Norwegian government-funded scheme for students from developing countries. Covers living costs and tuition (free in Norway). Palestine is a priority country.

Czech Republic • PhD

The Visegrad Fund Research Mobility Grants support researchers, PhD students, and postdoctoral fellows from outside the V4 region to conduct short research stays (1–3 months) at V4 universities and research institutes. The grant covers travel, accommodation, and a monthly research allowance. Suitable for Palestinian PhD students and early-career researchers seeking international research experience.

Turkey • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Fully-funded government scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, health insurance, and monthly stipend for international students. Explicitly welcomes Palestinian and Arab applicants. Includes a one-year Turkish language preparation year, so an IELTS/TOEFL score is not mandatory to apply.

United States • PhD, Postdoc

The Palestinian American Research Center provides fellowship grants for doctoral and post-doctoral researchers conducting research on Palestine, Palestinian society, or the Palestinian diaspora. Covers research costs, travel to Palestine/MENA, and a living stipend.

United Kingdom • Bachelor's, PhD, Postdoc, Faculty

What we do Home > what we do > What we do Cara - the Council for At-Risk Academics - has been working since 1933 to support academics at risk. Our Fellowship Programme is a rescue mission for academics in immediate danger. At any time, some 350 at-risk academics are in placements, or are being helped through the process of finding a safe place to continue their work, with their families too. Our regional programmes support individuals working on in their home countries despite the risks, and those in exile nearby. They also work with higher education institutions whose work is at risk or compromised. Our Syria Programme was established in 2016, and worked until 2024 with some 200 Syrian academics in exile, mostly in Turkey. We also partner with other organisations, including with the British Academy in the 'Researchers at Risk' programme for Ukraine-based academics, which was launched in 2022 in response to the Russian invasion. We now manage all the payments to nearly 180 grantees. We are also participating in the EU's Inspireurope+ programme (2022-25), as the lead for Work Package 2, ‘ Guidance for Researchers at Risk ’. In all that we do we honour the aim set out by our founders in 1933, “to prevent the waste of exceptional abilities exceptionally trained” - knowing how important such abilities are to the future of each country, and to the world. Cara’s Fellowship Programme Cara is ready to help academics from any country in the world Cara's Fellowship Programme Further Support for Cara Fellows Help to find temporary refuge, a place you can work and learn until you can return home Further Support for Cara Fellows Cara’s Syria Programme Providing support to academics affected by the Syria crisis Cara’s Syria Programme Close

South Korea • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

The Korean Government Scholarship Programme (KGSP), administered by NIIED, provides full scholarships for international students including Palestinians to pursue undergraduate, master's, or doctoral studies at Korean universities. One of the most popular programmes among Arab students.

United Kingdom • PhD

UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at Bath (South West). Fee waiver £1,000 training support fund £19,237 bursary each year

United Kingdom • PhD

UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at Warwick University (West Midlands). Fee waiver Maintenance grant £5000 (Research courses only, Research Stipend)

United Kingdom • Master's, PhD

Learn more about the Gaza support initiatives taken on by the University of Leicester. You currently have JavaScript disabled in your web browser, please enable JavaScript to view our website as intended. The University has issued a statement calling for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire in Palestine and Israel. Here are some of the actions we as a University of Sanctuary community have been taking so far (some of which are still in development): We have a number of scholarships that Gazan students can apply for: Like the universities, Gaza’s hospitals have all been severely damaged or destroyed, and medical infrastructure been targeted, so there is an urgent need to support doctors (and medical students) so that they are able to return to Gaza to help rebuild the healthcare system when it is possible to do so. To this end we have developed an innovative scheme - the Displaced Student Initiative - whereby displaced medical students from Gaza and other conflict areas can complete their medical degrees as visiting students at the University of Leicester. We currently have two Gazan students studying with us via this scheme. Further information can be found through contacting Pro

Italy • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Unifi has opened the call to identify the students who will receive the scholarships: in total, ten students will be selected, eight of whom will receive scholarships for first level - bachelor’s degree programmes and two for single cycle master’s degree programmes. In addition, five one‑year scholarships will be awarded to researchers. According to the agreement signed by the partners of the initiative, the scholarships will be awarded through a dedicated selection process: female and male students, as well as researchers with Palestinian citizenship who meet specific requirements, will be eligible to apply.

United Kingdom • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Over 80 universities offer scholarships, bursaries and fee waivers for people who have claimed asylum in the UK. Each scholarship has different eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and levels of financial support. Use the filters and search function to find a scholarship that suits you. This list is compiled and updated by STAR, but the scholarships… This list is compiled and updated by STAR, but the scholarships are administered by individual universities. To enquire about a scholarship or to make sure that you have the most up-to-date information, please contact the university that you are applying to. New! You can also find information about scholarships and other support on Displaced Student Opportunities UK – a new online portal featuring opportunities that support refugees and people seeking asylum in the UK to access university. Please note: If you have come to the UK through a resettlement scheme for Afghan nationals (ARAP or ACRS) or through visa routes for Ukrainians, you may not be eligible for these scholarships. Where scholarships specifically mention the Ukraine schemes or indefinite leave to remain, we have added this to the table below. If you are unsure, co

United Kingdom • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Please note, if you are applying for a two-year postgraduate course, the scholarship will only cover one year. Applicants who have applied for an integrated degree are eligible; however, those who have applied for an Integrated Foundation Certificate are not. You must meet the general eligibility criteria and regulations . You must also: Applications are now closed for 2026/27 entry. Applications will reopen in January 2027. Successful applicants will be selected on a competitive basis. Initial shortlisting by eligibility criteria will be completed by our Scholarships Co-ordinator. All applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are then forwarded to the next selection stage.

United States • High School, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

CAAP Fundholder Dr. Mohammad Othman with his mother and father The Othman Family Scholarship Fund at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) is in honor and a tribute to the remarkable life of Fatimah Lutfi Othman, who passed away on November 28th, 2001. Donations to this fund will support scholarship support for college-bound students at Riverside Academy in Dearborn, Michigan. Give to this fund Fatimah’s Life and Legacy Born in the town of Abu Dis, Palestine in 1927, Fatimah’s journey was one of resilience. Despite facing the challenges of living under occupation, she raised her six children, instilling in them the values of perseverance and the belief in the power of education. Among her children was Dr. Mohammad Othman, the fundholder of this scholarship fund. Dr. Othman recalls his mother’s insistence to dream big. Fatimah, though never given the opportunity to receive a formal education herself, was a huge advocate and supporter in her children’s pursuit for one. The value of persistence was certainly put to the test throughout Dr. Othman’s upbringing. The Six-Day War erupted during his formative years, yet with his mother’s encouragement and support, he went to Jordan for his high school education and later pursued his undergraduate and master studies in biology at the University of Jordan. Returning to Palestine, Dr. Othman taught at Al-Najah University in Nablus, before he got accepted to the University of Michigan in the United States, where he earned his Ph.D. at the School of Public Health. Inspired by his mother’s spirit of giving back, Dr. Othman has also served Riverside Academy board as treasurer for over 18 years. Fatimah was a pillar of her community, known for her open-door policy in Palestine, welcoming any guests into her home and showering them with her hospitality. Mission of this Fund The Othamn Family Scholarship Fund is a testament to the legacy of a remarkable woman whose love, resilience and belief in the power of education continue to inspire generations. A donation to this fund allows her legacy to live on by supporting scholarships for graduating seniors at Riverside Academy in Dearborn, Michigan. Scholarship Details This fund supports scholarship support for college-bound students at Riverside Academy in Dearborn, Michigan. Apply for scholarship

United Kingdom • Undergraduate/Graduate, Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

The University of Glasgow uses cookies for analytics. Find out more about our Privacy policy . privacy settings accept Necessary cookies enable core functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences. Analytical cookies help us improve our website. We use Google Analytics. All data is anonymised. Clarity helps us to understand our users’ behaviour by visually representing their clicks, taps and scrolling. All data is anonymised. The University of Glasgow Sanctuary Scholarship has been created to support applicants with Refugee or Asylum Seeker status who are currently living in the UK and hold an offer to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year. The scholarship is open to prospective undergraduate and postgraduate taught students at the University of Glasgow applying for entry in September 2026/27. Please note that you must have applied to the University before submitting an application for this scholarship. The scholarship will meet the cost of tuition fees for the duration of your programme, for applicants who are unable to access mainstream funding through Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAA

United States • Master's, PhD, Postdoc

The Dr. Adawia Alousi STEM Scholarship Fund for Muslim Women provides financial assistance to American Muslim women pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields in the United States. Launched at CAAP in 2016 with a $500,000 endowment, the Fund has awarded 174 scholarships totaling $480,000 over nine years. Learn about our Alousi Scholars by clicking the years below. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 About the Fund The Alousi Fund is the first and only one of its kind, and honors the incredible legacy of pioneering research scientist Dr. Adawia Alousi. It is the wish of the Adawia Alousi Trust that the Dr. Adawia Alousi STEM Scholarship Fund for Muslim Women at the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP) will carry on the accomplishments of this remarkable woman. In a time when self-appointed experts attempt to define the face of the modern Muslim woman, Dr. Alousi’s life reminds us it is only Muslim women who can speak about their lives, careers and choices with true authority. The Fund supports American Muslim women to obtain education within STEM fields – placing highest priority on immigrants and refugees. Dr. Alousi would be honored to welcome you into the sisterhood of scientists (and other STEM careers). Our hope is that beneficiaries of the Fund – Adawia Alousi Scholars – will rise to the top, epitomize excellence in their respective fields, and carry Dr. Alousi’s spirit of generosity forward. About Dr. Adawia Alousi Dr. Adawia Amina Alousi was born in Baghdad, Iraq in 1931 into a tight-knit family who valued education. She was the youngest girl in a family of seven children–3 sisters and 3 brothers. Her father Amin Alousi was a hydraulic engineer and insisted each of his children receive a college education. Prior to his death he left explicit instructions to his oldest son, Adawia’s brother Majid (pictured right), that he ensure each of his youngest siblings attend and graduate from college before marrying; a request which was honored. Adawia gravitated toward science and graduated from University of Baghdad with a degree in pharmacology. Dr. Adawia Alousi with brother Majid In 1958, Adawia’s brother Majid (a physician attending Harvard School of Public Health on scholarship) supported Adawia to come to the US for advanced studies. She graduated with a Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan in 1959 and subsequently went on to earn a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the State University of New York. After completing a post-doctoral fellowship from Harvard Medical School in 1965, Dr. Alousi went on to lead a life of discovery and development in pharmacology. Her research was well-regarded which is reflected in the body of papers in esteemed medical journals including the New England Journal of Medicine, Circulation, and American Journal of Physiology . Dr. Alousi’s most rewarding work was as lead scientist and Institute Fellow of Cardiovascular Pharmacology at Sterling-Winthrop Research Institu

Multiple • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Bursaries for foreign students | Campus France Skip to main content Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Scholarships for foreign students in France Flag this item © Minerva Studio - stock.adobe.com Students, Researcher Grants and financial aid Budget French public institutions and the Erasmus+ programme offer a large number of scholarships for foreign students to help them finance their studies in France and Europe. Campus Bourses: the indispensable tool for finding funding Campus Bourses (Campus Scholarships) provides information on the scholarships offered to foreign students. The tool lists all of the assistance provided by the States (French and foreign), regional authorities, companies, foundations and institutes of higher education. Filter your search by nationality, field and level of studies to find the assistance that corresponds to your profile. The Foreign Ministry's scholarships The French Foreign Ministry awards many different scholarships to foreign students . 25% of these scholarships are directly financed by the Ministry in the framework of France Excellence Eiffel (for Master's or Doctoral level studies) or France Excellence Major programmes (for the best foreign students who have graduated from French high schools abroad). The rest are provided by France embassies abroad. Find out directly from the Campus France office for your country to learn which scholarship programmes you are eligible for. Image Scholarships search engine Merit Scholarships Flag this item A

Multiple • Master's, PhD

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

Palestine • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

The Emergency Committee of Universities in Gaza coordinates international support for Gaza's higher education: joint academic programmes, co-taught online courses, student support, and rebuilding initiatives across the Gaza universities. A hub for students seeking current options to continue their degree from Gaza.

United Kingdom • Master's, PhD

Fully-funded PhD scholarships for at-risk scholars whose education has been disrupted by conflict, persecution, or displacement (applies to displaced Gaza/Palestine students). Covers full tuition plus an annual stipend (~£21,805/year for three years). Applicants must first hold a conditional or unconditional offer from Loughborough University. Annual cycle.

United States • Master's, Postdoctoral, PhD, Postdoc

Fellowships for threatened scholars around the world The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is the only global […] The Institute of International Education’s Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE-SRF) is the only global program that arranges, funds, and supports fellowships for threatened and displaced scholars at partnering higher education institutions worldwide, including inside their home regions. At the heart of IIE-SRF is the idea that each scholar we support is a beacon of hope in our world. Building upon IIE’s century-long legacy of assisting students and scholars under threat, IIE-SRF has since 2002 supported 1,208 scholars from 62 countries in partnership with 534 host institutions in 61 countries. Together we can make a difference. One life, one voice, one idea at a time.

United Kingdom • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Bristol's Student Hardship Fund helps enrolled students who face unexpected financial difficulties during their studies. International students are eligible. Grants cover essential living costs such as rent, food, and travel.

Palestine • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

The Islamic University of Gaza continues degree programmes through online and blended delivery while campuses are rebuilt, participating in the Gaza Virtual Campus and the ISNAD tuition-support programme. Enrolled and returning students can continue coursework remotely.

Romania • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

The Romanian Government offers scholarships to citizens of developing countries through bilateral agreements. Covers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral studies. Includes tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and accommodation support. Palestinian students apply through MOEHE.

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.

United States • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Fully-funded graduate study and research in the United States for Palestinian residents of Jerusalem or the West Bank (eligible for a PA passport or laissez-passer). Requires a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree, two years of post-graduation work experience, and strong English. Covers tuition, a living allowance, and round-trip travel. Administered by Amideast; annual cycle.

United Kingdom • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Sheffield Sanctuary Scholarship provides full tuition fee waiver and a bursary for asylum seekers and refugees at postgraduate level. MOI letter accepted in lieu of IELTS. Palestinian students with asylum seeker or refugee status in the UK are eligible.

Belgium • PhD

KU Leuven Scholars at Risk programme provides hosting and financial support for at-risk academics and researchers at risk due to conflict or persecution. KU Leuven is a member of the Scholars at Risk Network and has explicitly welcomed Palestinian scholars. Research fellowship for postdoctoral level.

Qatar • PhD, Postdoc

Fellowship supporting displaced Arab researchers and academics, including Palestinians.

Egypt • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Al-Azhar University in Cairo, the historic centre of Islamic scholarship, offers tuition-free or heavily subsidised study plus stipends and housing for many international students through Al-Azhar scholarships. It maintains long-standing quotas and grants for Palestinian students in both religious and modern faculties.

Multiple • Master's, PhD

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South Korea • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Fully funded Korean government scholarship covering airfare, tuition, monthly allowance (KRW 900,000), and Korean language training.

Singapore • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Learn about the different merit-based awards and scholarships available. An education-related initiative supported by the Lee Kuan Yew Centennial Fund (LKY CF) to support polytechnic and Institute of Technical Education (ITE) students from disadvantaged backgrounds who demonstrate potential and resilience. Awards are offered to Singapore Citizen students based on their character, leadership, conduct, learning dispositions and academic performance. Learn if your child is eligible and how monies are disbursed. Scholarships of up to $2,400 per year are offered to top-performing students at independent secondary schools in Singapore. Learn more about IPA which is given to young Singaporean ITE graduates pursuing a diploma. Scholarships of up to $2,400 per year are offered to top-performing Pre-University 1 students. The scholarship supports young Singaporeans who demonstrate the interest and ability to pursue a career in our local autonomous universities. Learn if you are eligible and how to apply.

Italy • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

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United Kingdom • Bachelor's, Master's, PhD

Government policy enabling evacuation of students with full UK scholarships, including biometrics in third countries and FCDO coordination.

United Kingdom • Master's, PhD

Scholarship scheme for students affected by the crisis in Palestine.