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Scholarships for Syrian Students 2026

This page highlights scholarships that explicitly accept Syrian nationals or conflict-affected Syrian students.

Scholarships for Syrian students

Humanitarian and academic programmes for Syrian nationals.

34 scholarships, grouped by level
ScholarshipLevelFundingUsually closes
Bachelor's (9)
Welfare Association Higher Education Scholarship Programme · For PalestiniansBachelor'sPartialNot confirmed
INSEAD Saïd Foundation Scholarship Fund for Syrian and ... · For PalestiniansBachelor'sNot statedNot confirmed
Mahmoud Abbas Foundation Scholarships · For PalestiniansBachelor'sPartialNot confirmed
NRC Education Programme — Palestine & Jordan · For PalestiniansBachelor'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Cara’s Syria ProgrammeBachelor'sNot statedNot confirmed
How to Apply & FAQs | Apply Now for Scholarships & Funding — The Bseisu FoundationBachelor'sFull tuitionUsually December (estimated)
International Scholarships - AKDNBachelor'sNot statedNot confirmed
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship ProgrammeBachelor'sPartialNot confirmed
NRC Tertiary Education Scholarship — LebanonBachelor'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Master's (13)
Anera Education & Scholarship Programs · For PalestiniansMaster'sPartialNot confirmed
Saïd Foundation Scholarships · For PalestiniansMaster'sFully fundedUsually October (estimated)
Anne van den Ban Fund scholarship at Wageningen University (MSc, students from eligible developing countries incl. Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan) · For PalestiniansMaster'sFully funded
Anera Education & Scholarship Programs · For PalestiniansMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
JICA JISR — Master's Scholarships in Japan for Syrian RefugeesMaster'sFully fundedUsually March (estimated)
Said Foundation Scholarship - University of BirminghamMaster'sNot statedUsually October (estimated)
Saïd Foundation Scholarships (2026) - University of SussexMaster'sNot statedUsually October (estimated)
Said Foundation - LSEMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Said Foundation ScholarshipsMaster'sFully fundedNot confirmed
Said Foundation Scholarships - Durham UniversityMaster'sNot statedNext round
Saïd Foundation Scholarship ProgrammeMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Saïd Foundation Masters Scholarship - University of NottinghamMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Bseisu - Imperial College London Scholarships/Chevening-Bseisu ScholarshipMaster'sNot statedNot confirmed
Several levels (8)
Mahmoud S. Rabbani (MSR) Scholarship - Lutfia Rabbani Foundation · For PalestiniansMaster's, PhDPartialUsually March (estimated)
Rhodes Scholarship — Syria, Jordan, Lebanon & Palestine · For PalestiniansMaster's, PhDFully fundedUsually August (estimated)
Hungary Helps Scholarship Programme for Christian Young People (SCYP) — Bachelor's to PhD in HungaryBachelor's, PhDFull tuitionNot confirmed
EDU-SYRIA / EDU-JORDAN Scholarship ProgrammeBachelor's, Master'sFully fundedNot confirmed
CARA Fellowship Programme for At-Risk AcademicsBachelor's, PhD, Postdoc, FacultyLiving costsNot confirmed
Jusoor Open-Call — Flights for Syrian Students Already Funded by Their UniversityBachelor's, Master'sFull tuitionNot confirmed
Fulbright Foreign Student Program — SyriaMaster's, PhD, PostdocFully fundedUsually March (estimated)
Jusoor 100 Syrian Women Scholarship ProgramBachelor's, Master'sNot statedNot confirmed
Other programmes (4)
Saïd Rhodes Scholarships · For PalestiniansNot statedNot confirmed
Scholarships FAQ · For PalestiniansNot statedNot confirmed
Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research · For PalestiniansPartialNot confirmed
Saïd Foundation Scholarship | StudyNot statedUsually October (estimated)
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More about Syrian Students

What this page covers

Many humanitarian and government scholarships include Syrian students in their eligibility criteria.

  • Humanitarian scholarships for conflict-affected students
  • Government and university programmes
  • Refugee-specific tracks

Syrian student tips

  • Check whether UNHCR registration is required
  • Apply to both general and Syrian-specific programmes
  • Language certificates can be waived in some programmes

Frequently asked questions

Do I need refugee status?
Not always — some programmes accept all Syrian nationals regardless of status.

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