Yemeni
Scholarships for Yemeni Students — Full List
Yemeni students face unique challenges due to ongoing conflict, currency instability, and limited domestic opportunities. This page surfaces scholarship programmes that explicitly accept Yemeni applicants or prioritise students from conflict-affected Arab countries.
Scholarships for Yemeni students
Fully funded and humanitarian scholarships open to Yemeni applicants.
| Scholarship | Level | Funding | Usually closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (10) | |||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Anne van den Ban Fund scholarship at Wageningen University (MSc, students from eligible developing countries incl. Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan) · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | |
| 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) |
| Several levels (9) | |||
| 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 |
| Mahmoud S. Rabbani (MSR) Scholarship - Lutfia Rabbani Foundation · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Partial | Usually March (estimated) |
| 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 (7) | |||
| Scholarships FAQ · For Palestinians | Not stated | Not confirmed | |
| UNRWA Education · For Palestinians | Fully funded | Not confirmed | |
| UNRWA Scholarships · For Palestinians | Not stated | Not confirmed | |
| Dr. Philip M. Kayal Fund for Arab American Research · For Palestinians | Partial | 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 Yemeni Students
What this page covers
Browse scholarships available to Yemeni students, including conflict-affected and displaced Yemeni youth.
- Many humanitarian scholarships (DAFI, ECW, IIE SRF) explicitly support Yemeni students.
- Turkish Scholarships (Türkiye Burslari) are among the most accessible fully funded options for Yemenis.
- Malaysia, Jordan, and Egypt have bilateral agreements that include Yemeni student scholarships.
Tips for Yemeni students
- Apply to Türkiye Burslari between January and February — it is the most consistent option for Yemeni students.
- DAFI (UNHCR) scholarships are specifically for Yemeni refugees who are UNHCR-registered.
- Yemeni students in Jordan and Egypt may access in-country scholarships not available to those abroad.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Yemeni students apply for DAAD scholarships?
- Yes. Yemeni students can apply for DAAD scholarships. German language proficiency is helpful but not required for all programmes.
- Are there emergency scholarships for Yemeni students?
- Yes. IIE Scholar Rescue Fund, CARA, and Education Cannot Wait all have provisions for Yemeni students endangered by conflict.
Explore related scholarships
Ready to find your scholarship?
Already have an account? Sign in