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Scholarships for Refugee Students 2026
This page collects scholarships that explicitly accept refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced students.
Scholarships for refugee students
DAFI, sanctuary schemes, and humanitarian grants.
| Scholarship | Level | Funding | Usually closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (12) | |||
| 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 |
| PCRF Academic Scholarship Programme — Medical & Health Sciences · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Trinity College Dublin — Palestinian Scholarship Programme · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA-USA Scholarship for Palestine Refugee Students · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA Japanese Supplementary Scholarship Program (JSSP) 2025-2026 · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Mahmoud Abbas Foundation Scholarships · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| NRC Education Programme — Palestine & Jordan · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Lebanese University — Scholarships & Financial Aid · For Palestinians | Bachelor's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Glasgow — Sanctuary Scholarship | Bachelor's, Graduate | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| Travel Grant - Scholarships for Euro-Arab Dialogue | Bachelor's | Not stated | Usually March (estimated) |
| Sanctuary Award | Bachelor's | Full tuition | Not confirmed |
| Master's (10) | |||
| Anera Education & Scholarship Programs · For Palestinians | Master's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Saïd Foundation Scholarships · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Usually October (estimated) |
| UNRWA Vocational Training Centres — Full Scholarship · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Anera Education & Scholarship Programs · For Palestinians | Master's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| UNRWA-EU Partnership Scholarship (Erasmus+ linked) · For Palestinians | Master's | Living costs | Not confirmed |
| University of Strathclyde — Humanitarian Scholarship for Displaced Palestinians · For Palestinians | Master's | Full tuition | Usually March (estimated) |
| 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 |
| JICA JISR — Master's Scholarships in Japan for Syrian Refugees | Master's | Fully funded | Usually March (estimated) |
| University of Manchester – Humanitarian Scholarship | Master's | Full tuition | Not confirmed |
| Several levels (8) | |||
| Commonwealth Scholarship · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Georgetown Graduate School Fellowship — Conflict & Refugee Focus · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | 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 |
| UNHCR Egypt Scholarship Programme · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Commonwealth Scholarships for Master's and PhD — UK · 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 |
| St Andrews Education for Palestine Students (STEPS) · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Usually April (estimated) |
| AUC — B.A./B.S. in Computer Science · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Full tuition | Not confirmed |
| Other programmes (6) | |||
| Scholarships FAQ · For Palestinians | Not stated | Not confirmed | |
| 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 Refugee Students
What this page covers
Refugee-focused scholarships include UNHCR DAFI, university sanctuary schemes, and humanitarian grants.
- UNHCR DAFI programme
- UK and EU sanctuary scholarships
- NGO-funded education grants
Refugee student tips
- UNHCR or UNRWA registration strengthens applications
- Many universities have dedicated refugee support offices
- Check if travel document is accepted
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need UNHCR registration?
- Not always — some programmes accept any evidence of displacement, but UNHCR registration is helpful.
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