Palestinian Students
Scholarships for Palestinian Students 2026 — Eligibility & How to Apply
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.
Top scholarships for Palestinian students
36 scholarships match Palestinian-focused eligibility.
| Scholarship | Level | Funding | Usually closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (9) | |||
| UNRWA ESSP Scholarship (2025–2026) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Hani Qaddumi Scholarship Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| PSSF Medical Scholarship — AlQuds University (Jerusalem) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA Scholarships — Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Welfare Association Higher Education Scholarship Programme · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| PADICO Holding Education Fund · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| World Vision — Education Sponsorship Programme (Palestine & Jordan) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| AFRP Scholarship for Students of Ramallah Descent · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Anera Higher Education Support — Gaza Emergency · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Master's (9) | |||
| DAAD In-Country Scholarships for Palestinians — Master's in the West Bank · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Usually August (estimated) |
| University of Strathclyde – Sanctuary Scholarship for Palestinian Students · For Palestinians | Master's | Full tuition | Usually March (estimated) |
| University of Sheffield – Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate Taught Scholarship · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Usually May (estimated) |
| Anera Education & Scholarship Programs · For Palestinians | Master's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| International Visegrad Fund — Visegrad Scholarship at the College of Europe · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Dr Maisara Alrayyes Scholarship · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| University of Sussex – Scholarships for Palestine 2026 · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Usually June (estimated) |
| Fulbright Foreign Student Program for West Bank · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Education Above All–Qatar Scholarship at Al-Quds Bard College (BA and Master of Arts in Teaching) · For Palestinians | Master's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Several levels (15) | |||
| Oxford Brookes University – Gaza Scholarship · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Commonwealth Scholarship · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| France Excellence Scholarship for Students from Gaza · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| University of Stirling – Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Fully funded | Usually February (estimated) |
| Georgetown Graduate School Fellowship — Conflict & Refugee Focus · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Islamic University of Gaza — Resume Your Degree (Online Continuity) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Graduate | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Al-Azhar University – Gaza — Resume Your Degree (Online Continuity) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, Graduate | Partial | 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 |
| IUPALS - Italian Universities for Palestinian Students (CRUI) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Goldsmiths Palestinian Scholarship · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Next round |
| Ulster University – Salam Scholarships · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Emergency Committee of Universities in Gaza — Continued-Study Coordination · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Scholarship for US/Algerian and US/Palestinian Community Members · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| University of Leicester – Gaza & HESPAL Scholarships · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| University of Bristol Sanctuary and Scholarship Support · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Other programmes (3) | |||
| Saïd Rhodes Scholarships · For Palestinians | Not stated | Not confirmed | |
| Scholarships FAQ · For Palestinians | Not stated | Not confirmed | |
| France Excellence Scholarships for Palestinian Students · For Palestinians | Fully funded | Not confirmed | |
Humanitarian pathways tied to study
Each programme here combines relocation or travel support with university enrolment or scholarship funding. Medical evacuations without an academic part are left out.
- UK gov Gaza: University Support Track · Travel, visa and bursary
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.
- CARA: Scholars at Risk Emergency Placements · Relocation and fellowship
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.
- DAAD Hild Fund: Emergency Grants for Gaza Researchers · Emergency stipend toward a PhD or research post
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.
- NRC DAFI: Scholarship for Refugees · Tuition and living allowance
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.
- Scholars at Risk Network: Gaza Emergency Response · Host institution and stipend
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.
- Heinrich Böll Foundation: Emergency Scholarship · Emergency bridging grant
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.
More about scholarships for Palestinian students
How to find scholarships for Palestinian students faster
Scholarships flagged as Palestinian-specific are listed first; the rest follow, including refugee and humanitarian pathways relevant to Gaza, the West Bank, the diaspora, and travel-document holders.
- Some programmes are written for Palestinian students specifically; each listing says who is eligible.
- DAAD EPOS, Chevening, and Türkiye Bursları accept Palestinians from Gaza, West Bank, and diaspora.
- Telling us you are UNRWA-registered helps us show refugee and UNRWA-specific awards; emergency programmes such as IIE SRF do not require a fixed address.
- Use ScholarPal's eligibility filter to match your displacement status, degree level, and field.
Shortlisting guidance
- Prepare travel document, UNRWA registration card (if refugee), and proof of enrollment before deadlines.
- DAFI and Taawon require financial need documentation — gather household income evidence early.
- Pair this page with country-specific pages (Germany, UK, Turkey) to balance mission fit with application volume.
Frequently asked questions
- What documents do Palestinian students need to apply for scholarships?
- 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.
- Which scholarships are specifically for Palestinian students in 2026?
- Some programmes, such as Taawon's, are written for Palestinian students specifically. Others, such as Chevening, Türkiye Bursları, and ISDB, are open to many nationalities and also accept Palestinians from Gaza, the West Bank, and the diaspora. Each listing says who is eligible.
- Can Palestinian students in Gaza apply for international scholarships?
- 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.
- Do Palestinian students need IELTS to apply for scholarships?
- 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.