This page covers what Palestinian students need to know before applying: which scholarships explicitly support Palestinians, what documents to prepare, and how displacement status affects eligibility.
36 scholarships currently match Palestinian-focused eligibility signals.
ScholarPal prioritizes scholarships with explicit Palestinian eligibility first — including DAFI, Taawon, Jusoor, and Al-Fakhoora — then surfaces refugee and humanitarian pathways relevant to Gaza, West Bank, diaspora, and travel-document holders.
Start here for Palestinian-focused eligibility, then compare by funding coverage, country fit, and deadline urgency.
Global • PhD, Post-doctoral
Scholarship for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers conducting anthropological research on Palestinian communities and society.
Palestine, Jordan • Bachelor's
World Vision provides education sponsorship for children and youth in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) and Jordan, covering school fees, supplies, tutoring, and psychosocial support.
United Kingdom • Bachelor's
The Think Big Scholarship at Bristol provides awards ranging from £5,000 to full fee coverage for outstanding international undergraduate and postgraduate students. Strong focus on students from underrepresented countries including Palestine.
United Kingdom • Bachelor's, Master's
UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at London Metropolitan (Greater London). Fee waiver £13, 762 per year Academic mentor
United Kingdom • Master's
UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at Royal College of Arts (London). Full fees Support package up to the value of £20,000 per year (depending on the awardee’s circumstances)
United Kingdom • Bachelor's
UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at University of London (Global (online)). Fee waiver
Multiple countries • Master's
The programme and component managed by UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) for Palestine Refugees in the Near East under the EU support to be ...
Multiple countries •
Fidaa Abed, recipient of a Fulbright scholarship, lives in the Gaza Strip. This essay originally appeared in The San Diego Union-Tribune and is republished with ...
Multiple countries •
Registered source (ngo)
Palestine • Certificate, Bachelor's
Full-time Arabic coursework integrated between MSA and Colloquial Jordanian Arabic Intensive Summer Arabic Program covering a full academic year of coursework, available in-person and online Private and group coursework online via Zoom, tailored to allow study from the comfort of your home Private coursework tailored to your distinct needs, interests and schedule Sijal is an institute of Arabic language and culture founded by scholars of Arab culture, history, and society. Through our intensive Arabic program, we offer outstanding instruction at all levels for students seeking to learn Arabic in Jordan. The Institute also acts as a hub of intellectual and cultural events, bringing together scholars, artists, and specialists across a broad range of expertise and disciplines, for seminars, workshops, exhibitions, and informal conversation. ©2022 Sijal Institute for Arabic Language and Culture. All Rights Reserved.
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.
United Kingdom • Bachelor's
UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at London School of Economics (LSE) (Greater London). Full or partial fee waiver Living cost for length of undergraduate program
United Kingdom • Bachelor's, Master's
This Sanctuary Scholarship is for students with a background of forced displacement who wish to study on our face-to-face CELTA course. Learn more about the application process. You currently have JavaScript disabled in your web browser, please enable JavaScript to view our website as intended. This Sanctuary Scholarship (course fee waiver only) is for students with a background of forced displacement to the UK who wish to study on our face-to-face CELTA course. CELTA is an initial teacher training qualification for people who wish to enter the field of teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Learn more about CELTA. This CELTA Sanctuary Scholarship will be awarded to up to one applicant per cohort who can demonstrate that they have the ability to succeed academically, but face barriers to that success. Where places are available, the number of awards on offer are: Other immigration statuses may also be considered (e.g. people on Ukraine, Afghan and Syrian resettlement schemes, etc) Please complete the application form to apply for this scholarship.
United Kingdom • Bachelor's
Apply for the Forever Surrey Scholarship - up to £16,000 for UK undergraduates from widening participation backgrounds. Some of these cookies are necessary and are used to help make our site work. With your consent, we will also use cookies to improve your experience, analyse site usage and assist in our marketing efforts. By clicking 'Accept all', you consent to our use of cookies. You can learn more about these cookies and manage your preferences at any time on our cookies page . These cookies enable essential website functions and ensure the site operates properly. They do not store personally identifiable information. While you can disable them in your browser settings, some features may not function correctly. These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. We use this information to improve website performance and enhance your experience. These cookies allow us to customise the content you see based on your activity, such as the courses you view, applications you make, or your location. This helps us provide a more relevant and tailored experience when using our site. These cookies deliver personalised ads based on y
Multiple countries •
The Gerda Henkel Foundation provides emergency research fellowships for academics whose work is endangered due to conflict, political persecution, or displacement. Palestinian academics and researchers displaced by the Gaza conflict or occupation are explicitly eligible for this programme.
France • Bachelor's
Sciences Po awards Master's Excellence Scholarships to admitted Master's students who demonstrate exceptional academic profiles. The scholarship covers a substantial portion of tuition fees and is awarded on a competitive merit basis. Students from underrepresented regions, including Palestine and the wider MENA area, are encouraged to apply as Sciences Po actively seeks to diversify its student body.
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.
France • Bachelor's
Sciences Po operates dedicated programmes at its Middle East and Mediterranean campus in Menton, focusing on governance, conflict resolution, and development in the MENA region. Need-based financial aid is available to all admitted students, with particular attention to students fleeing conflict. Palestinian students in the MENA Bachelor's or dual-degree Master's tracks can access sliding-scale tuition reductions and emergency funds.
Palestine • Bachelor's
INJAZ Palestine (إنجاز فلسطين) administers scholarships for Palestinian students at West Bank universities in partnership with private sector sponsors. Covers partial to full tuition for students demonstrating financial need and leadership potential. Includes mentoring, internship placement, and career development.
United States • Bachelor's
The NSF GRFP provides $37,000/year living stipend + $16,000/year tuition allowance for 3 years to outstanding graduate students in STEM fields. Open to US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents enrolled at accredited US universities. Palestinian students with US residency are eligible.
Multiple countries •
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United Kingdom • Foundation, Bachelor's, Master's
Fully-funded scholarship from Phoenix Space (a UK-registered charity) for high-achieving Palestinian students admitted to or studying at Times Higher Education top-20 and select universities in the UK, Australia, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Covers tuition and living costs across four support tiers: students who lost financial capacity, full-scholarship holders needing travel/living support, partial-scholarship holders needing a top-up, and students needing comprehensive support. Application deadline 15 May 2026.
Multiple • Bachelor's
UNRWA higher-education scholarship announcement (ESSP, 2025–2026) for Palestine refugee students registered with UNRWA, including those in Jordan. Refer to the official UNRWA announcement for the funding source, eligible fields, level, and application deadline.
United Kingdom • Bachelor's, Master's
Postgraduate research Scholarships and bursaries St Andrews is committed to attracting the very best students, regardless of financial circumstances. The University offers a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities to support applicants and students. T hese types of financial aid for educat
United Kingdom • Master's
Aggregated list of UK university emergency scholarships for students from Gaza. Multiple UK universities announced emergency bursaries and tuition fee waivers specifically for Gazan students in 2023-2025. Includes programmes from Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, Sussex, SOAS, and others. UKCISA coordinates information on available support.
United Kingdom • Master's
UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at Manchester (North West). Fee waiver £5,000 per year Accommodation Personal support
United Kingdom • Master's
UK university scholarship for refugees and asylum seekers at UCL (Greater London). Fee waiver Maintenance support of approximately £2,500
United Kingdom • Master's, Bachelor's
Manchester Sanctuary Scholarship for asylum seekers and refugees in the UK. Covers full tuition and a living bursary for one-year taught master's programmes. MOI waiver available if prior degree was from English-medium institution. Open to all nationalities with refugee or asylum seeker status in the UK.
Ireland • Bachelor's
Trinity College Dublin Palestinian Scholarship Programme provides full tuition and living support for Palestinian students displaced by conflict. Administered in partnership with AMIDEAST. Priority given to students from Gaza and the West Bank. Covers undergraduate and postgraduate study.
United Arab Emirates • Bachelor's
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) offers merit scholarships for undergraduate and graduate international students, including Arab nationals. Scholarships range from 10% to 100% of tuition and are awarded based on academic achievement at admission. AUS uses an American-style curriculum and is accredited by SACSCOC. Strong programmes in engineering, architecture, arts and sciences, and business. Palestinians with qualifying academic records and valid travel documents are eligible.
Palestine • Certificate, Vocational, Bachelor's
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.
Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine • Bachelor's
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.
United Kingdom • Master's
The Gates Cambridge Scholarship is one of the world's most prestigious graduate awards. Provides full funding (university fees, maintenance, and airfare) for outstanding graduate students from outside the UK at Cambridge. Palestinian applicants are encouraged to apply.
Ireland • Bachelor's
The University of Limerick's University of Sanctuary Scholarship provides tuition fee waivers plus an annual stipend for study-related costs to first-time higher education applicants who identify as refugees or have applied for International Protection in Ireland. Up to 10 undergraduate and 4 taught-postgraduate scholarships are offered per year, with priority for applicants living in direct provision. Accommodation and living costs are not covered.
United Kingdom • Master's
The University of Bristol Sanctuary Scholarship includes a dedicated priority track for women fleeing conflict, including Palestinian women from Gaza and the West Bank.
Multiple countries • Master's
Scholarships for Palestinian Students. STEPS offers full financial assistance to Palestinian students who wish to pursue a Master's Degree at the University of ...
These programs combine emergency relocation or travel support with direct university enrolment or scholarship funding. They are distinct from pure medical evacuations — each pathway listed here leads to or unlocks academic study.
The UK Foreign Office announced travel and financial assistance for Palestinian students with offers from top UK universities. Provides visa facilitation and bursary support bundled with the existing university scholarship.
View programme →Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA) places Palestinian and Gaza-based scholars at UK and partner universities. Combines emergency relocation funding with a full fellowship or research position.
View programme →Emergency stipends from the Hild Fund (administered through DAAD) specifically for researchers and doctoral students displaced from conflict zones including Gaza. Intended to bridge to a full DAAD scholarship or university position.
View programme →The UNHCR DAFI programme (now administered by NRC) funds Palestinian refugees in UNRWA-registered camps to access higher education in their host country. Covers tuition, living allowance, and study materials.
View programme →SAR's emergency Gaza response connects displaced Palestinian academics and advanced degree students with host institutions in Europe and North America. Each placement includes a stipend and accommodation.
View programme →The Böll Foundation runs an emergency scholarship track for students and researchers from conflict zones. Palestinian students enrolled at or accepted to a German university can apply for financial bridging support.
View programme →Only programmes leading directly to university enrolment or bundled with scholarship/bursary funding are listed here. Pure medical evacuations without an academic component are excluded.
Most scholarships require a passport or Palestinian travel document, proof of enrollment or graduation, and a personal statement. UNRWA-registered refugees should prepare their UNRWA registration card. Programs like DAFI and ECW also require financial need documentation.
Programs that explicitly target Palestinian students include DAFI (UNHCR-administered), Taawon, Jusoor, Al-Fakhoora, and DAAD EPOS. Chevening, Türkiye Bursları, and ISDB also accept Palestinians from Gaza, West Bank, and diaspora.
Yes. Education Cannot Wait (ECW), IIE Scholar Rescue Fund (IIE SRF), and UNRWA emergency grants are specifically designed for students in crisis zones. These programs do not require a fixed address or active enrollment.
Not always. Many programs accept MOI letters (Medium of Instruction) from previous English-medium institutions, Duolingo scores, or conditional admission. See the no-IELTS page for scholarships with flexible English requirements.