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Government Scholarships & Grants for International Students

Government scholarships are among the most generous and reliable funding sources, usually covering tuition, living costs, travel and sometimes language study. ScholarPal classifies opportunities by funding type, so this page gathers government-funded programs in one place.

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Government grants are national programs that fund international students — typically fully funded, with structured deadlines and transparent selection based on merit and country fit.

  • Filtered by funding category = government grant, plus government-funding signals.
  • Includes flagship programs (DAAD, Chevening, Türkiye Bursları, KGSP, ISDB).
  • Often fully funded with travel and living support — compare coverage here.

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  • Note that government programs have firm, once-a-year deadlines — plan ahead.
  • Many accept travel documents / refugee status — check eligibility per program.
  • Rank your university and program choices carefully where the application asks.

Government scholarships & grants

National, government-funded programs — often fully funded with travel and living support.

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Chevening Scholarship — Palestinian Territories

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United KingdomMaster's

Fully funded Master's degree in the UK for future leaders from the Palestinian Territories. Covers tuition, living allowance (approx. GBP 1,133-1,516/month), return economy flights, arrival allowance, homeward departure allowance, and thesis/dissertation grant. One-year taught Master's at any UK university.

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Chinese Government Scholarship — Bilateral Programme

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

ChinaBachelor's, Master's, PhD

Full scholarships for international students under bilateral agreements between China and other countries. Covers tuition, accommodation, living allowance (CNY 3,000–3,500/month), and comprehensive medical insurance.

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships (FCS)

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

SwitzerlandMaster's, PhD, Postdoc

Swiss government scholarships for international researchers and artists. Covers living allowance, tuition waiver, health insurance, and airfare.

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Turkish Government Scholarship (Türkiye Scholarships)

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

TurkeyBachelor's, Master's, PhD

Fully-funded government scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, health insurance, and monthly stipend for international students. Explicitly welcomes Palestinian and Arab applicants. Includes a one-year Turkish language preparation year, so an IELTS/TOEFL score is not mandatory to apply.

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IsDB-ISFD Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple (Isdb Member Countries - 57 Countries)Master's, Bachelor's, PhD, Master, Postdoc, Bachelor

The Islamic Development Bank Merit Scholarship Programme, prominently listed on Minah for Arabic-speaking applicants, funds postgraduate students from IsDB member countries at recognized universities worldwide. The programme supports students in STEM, economics, finance, and development-related fields. Palestinian students from IsDB member country contexts are eligible.

Unibo Action 2 — Erasmus+ Incoming Mobility Scholarships

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

ItalyBachelor's

The University of Bologna participates in Erasmus+ as a host institution, offering incoming mobility scholarships under Action 2 (International Credit Mobility) for students from non-EU partner countries. Awards cover a monthly Erasmus grant (typically €700–€850/month) for 5–6 month study exchanges at Unibo. Palestine-based universities with bilateral Erasmus+ agreements with Unibo enable Palestinian students to apply through their home institution.

Educational opportunities for Palestinians - DAAD

MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Germany

16 Apr 2024 ... “We have always provided scholarships for Palestinians – both in the West Bank and Gaza – to study in neighbouring countries. We would like ...

Romanian Government Scholarship for Developing Countries

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

RomaniaBachelor's, Master's, PhD

The Romanian Government offers scholarships to citizens of developing countries through bilateral agreements. Covers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral studies. Includes tuition waiver, monthly stipend, and accommodation support. Palestinian students apply through MOEHE.

Türkiye Burslari (Turkish Government Scholarship) — via Al-Wasatah

MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

TurkeyBachelor's

The Turkish Government Scholarship (Türkiye Burslari) offers fully funded places for international students including Palestinians at Turkish universities. Covers undergraduate, master's, PhD, and research scholarships. One of the largest scholarship programmes for displaced Palestinian students.

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Orange Knowledge Programme (OKP)

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

NetherlandsMaster's, Short Course

The Orange Knowledge Programme funds professionals from developing countries to pursue short courses and Master's programmes in the Netherlands. Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs via Nuffic. Palestine is one of the partner countries with dedicated OKP slots.

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Leiden University Fund - Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship - Scholarships for Euro-Arab Dialogue

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

NetherlandsBachelor's

Leiden University Fund - Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship - Scholarships for Euro-Arab Dialogue Search Close Search Leiden University Fund – Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation and the Leiden University Fund are proud to have renewed their partnership on the 21st of February, 2025. This reiterates the commitment of both organisations to support exceptional talent from the Arab region, stressing the importance of international scholarships as a tool to promote Euro-Arab dialogue. It will support students who demonstrate exceptional academic excellence and a strong motivation to promote Euro-Arab dialogue. The Fund shall provide one full scholarship annually to a Master’s student from an Arab country to attend a Master’s programme at Leiden University. Moreover, the scholarship is strengthened by a mentoring programme that offers the scholarship recipient guidance on a personal and professional level and also provides access to the Foundation’s extensive and diverse network and platforms. Application requirements Apply 2026 Extra Gaza Scholarship to attend Leiden University The Lutfia Rabbani Foundation is proud to announce an extra available scholarship to study a one-year Master’s program at Leiden University for Gazan students in collaboration with the Leiden University Fund. This opportunity is available for post-graduate students either inside or outside Gaza. The Foundation encourages all interested students to apply according to the f

https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database.pdf?detail=57652675

MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

GermanyBachelor's

The scholarships are available at five selected Palestinian universities in the West Bank in the following ... Artificial Intelligence. M.Sc. Contemporary ...

Erasmus+ Refugee Top-Up Grant

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Eu-WideBachelor's

The Erasmus+ programme provides supplementary top-up grants for students with refugee status or subsidiary protection participating in Erasmus+ mobility. An additional €250/month on top of standard Erasmus+ grants, plus simplified documentation requirements.

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University of Oslo Quota Scheme (NORAD)

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

NorwayMaster's, PhD, Postdoc

University of Oslo is a member of the Scholars at Risk Network and hosts at-risk academics as visiting fellows. Fellowship covers living costs and research support for periods of 6-12 months. No tuition fees at Norwegian public universities for scholarship holders.

University of Oslo / NORADView details

Scholarship for Students With Refugee Status - DAAD

MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Germany

The scholarship is aimed at refugees who are studying at German institutions of higher education. Candidates from all disciplines and subjects are welcome ...

University of Erlangen-Nuremberg — ERASMUS+ Incoming Scholarship via FAU

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Germany

Students from partner institutions; Palestinian students via Gaza partner universities. Amount: €350–€700/month (ERASMUS+ rates). Deadline: February (fall); September (spring)

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MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United Kingdom

21 Nov 2025 ... ... scholarship programmes including Chevening ... Scholarships – Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL) and Women in STEM.

UNHCR Egypt Scholarship Programme

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

EgyptBachelor's, Master's

Scholarships for refugees and asylum seekers registered with UNHCR in Egypt, including Palestinian students displaced by conflict. Covers tuition at Egyptian public universities. Palestinian students from Gaza who are UNHCR-registered or UNRWA-registered and living in Egypt as refugees or displaced persons are eligible. The programme is a refugee-specific track administered by UNHCR Egypt in partnership with the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education. Displacement status: displaced, refugee. UNRWA-registered Palestinians eligible.

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Chevening Scholarship — Syria

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United KingdomMaster's

Chevening awards for Syrian nationals, including those displaced in neighbouring countries. Fully funded Master's in the UK.

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Jordan MOHE

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

JordanBachelor's, Master's

Jordanian government scholarships for international and refugee students, including dedicated allocations for Palestinian students, across public universities.

Korean Government Scholarship Programme (KGSP) — Undergraduate

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

South KoreaBachelor's, Master's, PhD

The Korean Government Scholarship Programme (KGSP), administered by NIIED, provides full scholarships for international students including Palestinians to pursue undergraduate, master's, or doctoral studies at Korean universities. One of the most popular programmes among Arab students.

Bursaries for foreign students | Campus France

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

MultipleBachelor's, Master's, PhD

Bursaries for foreign students | Campus France Skip to main content Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Scholarships for foreign students in France Flag this item © Minerva Studio - stock.adobe.com Students, Researcher Grants and financial aid Budget French public institutions and the Erasmus+ programme offer a large number of scholarships for foreign students to help them finance their studies in France and Europe. Campus Bourses: the indispensable tool for finding funding Campus Bourses (Campus Scholarships) provides information on the scholarships offered to foreign students. The tool lists all of the assistance provided by the States (French and foreign), regional authorities, companies, foundations and institutes of higher education. Filter your search by nationality, field and level of studies to find the assistance that corresponds to your profile. The Foreign Ministry's scholarships The French Foreign Ministry awards many different scholarships to foreign students . 25% of these scholarships are directly financed by the Ministry in the framework of France Excellence Eiffel (for Master's or Doctoral level studies) or France Excellence Major programmes (for the best foreign students who have graduated from French high schools abroad). The rest are provided by France embassies abroad. Find out directly from the Campus France office for your country to learn which scholarship programmes you are eligible for. Image Scholarships search engine Merit Scholarships Flag this item A

Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) — International Scholarship Programme

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple countriesMaster's

KAS offers scholarships to highly talented international students pursuing Master's or PhD studies in Germany. The programme supports students with commitment to democratic values and civic engagement. Palestinian and Arab students are explicitly welcome. Covers tuition, monthly stipend of EUR 934 (Master's) or EUR 1,200 (PhD), health insurance, and language courses.

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International scholarships for palestinian territories 2026-2027

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple countriesBachelor's

International Undergraduate Scholarships, Master Scholarships, PhD Scholarships for International Students 2026-2027. Home · About · Lists · Tips · Sitemap ...

CRUI-MAECI Italian University Scholarships for Palestinians

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

ItalyBachelor's, Master's, PhD

È online la piattaforma www.semestreaperto-medodovet.it dedicata alla preparazione degli studenti d... Si chiama “ICI – Italy Calls India: a University-Enterprise Talent Bridge”, prende il via oggi... Promuovere una visione sempre più integrata dello sport nelle politiche universitarie, riconosc... L’università è un pilastro fondamentale del “Progetto di Vita” delle persone con disabilità. Per ri... Costruzione di pubbliche amministrazioni capaci di anticipare i cambiamenti e raccogliere la sf... Dialogo istituzionale tra il sistema universitario e la Polizia di Stato. Collaborazione stabil...

CRUI / Italian Ministry of Foreign AffairsView details

Swedish Institute Scholarship — Living Stipend Focused

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

SwedenBachelor's, Master's

Fully funded scholarships for Master's degree programmes in Sweden, offered by the Swedish Institute through SIDA funding. Covers tuition fees, monthly living allowance, travel grant, and insurance. Open to applicants from eligible developing countries including Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt.

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Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education — Arab Student Scholarships

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

JordanMaster's

The Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education offers scholarship seats at Jordanian public universities for students from Arab countries, including Palestine. Programs are available in engineering, medicine, sciences, humanities, and law. Jordan has a long history of hosting Palestinian students and the MOHE actively allocates scholarship seats for Palestinian students studying within Jordan. Listed regularly on Minah.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship

MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United KingdomMaster'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.

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Scholarships and bursaries

MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

United KingdomBachelor's

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 education may be awarded based on financial need, academic excellence or other achievements, such as leadership, sport or music, and do not need to be repaid. Our portfolio includes bursaries to reduce accommodation costs, international scholarships covering full or partial tuition fees, and funding for students from the UK to help supplement government sources and alleviate the financial burden of basic living costs. Applicants with refugee status, humanitarian protection, discretionary leave and asylum seeker status are encouraged to apply for financial support scholarships. The scholarships available to you will depend on factors such as your chosen degree programme, where you currently live, your household income, your academic achievements, and your fee status. Search for scholarships to find options offered by the University and external organisations. Not all scholarships and additional funding opportunities are listed in this search , some may be available through academic Schools . Do not wait until you have an offer before applying for a scholarship. View our scholarships catalogue to search by scholarship name or tailor your search below. Awards and scholarships terms and conditions 3292 awards total number of scholarships offered (all levels of study) 111 countries are represented by students who receive scholarships 94% of undergraduate and postgraduate taught scholarships are funded by St Andrews The University of St Andrews is an absolutely excellent institution to pursue your PhD study. The University is led by a community of world-leading academics and the most responsible and warm-hearted administrative team. A PhD journey is not easy, but St Andrews helps to turn it into such a beautiful

Türkiye Bursları (Turkey Government Scholarship)

MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

TurkeyBachelor's, Master's

Fully-funded Turkish government scholarship (Türkiye Bursları / YTB) for international students, including Palestinian refugees, to study at Turkish universities. Covers full tuition, accommodation, monthly stipend, and travel. Apply through the official Türkiye Scholarships portal.

Karim Rida Said Foundation Scholarship | International Scholarships Search

Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

Multiple countries

In order to be considered for a Saïd Foundation Scholarship all candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria: Hold Lebanese, Jordanian, Palestinian or Syrian, nationality. Candidates must permanently reside in the Foundation’s target region however the Foundation will consider ...

Türkiye Bursları — Undergraduate Scholarship

MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

TurkeyBachelor's

Fully-funded Turkish government undergraduate scholarship: tuition, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, return flights and a year of Turkish language. Welcomes Palestinian and Arab applicants.

France Excellence Scholarship for Students from Gaza

Living-cost support available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly

FranceMaster's, PhD

Special France Excellence scholarship for students from Gaza, covering tuition and living expenses.

French Embassy / Campus FranceView details

5280 Scholarships for Master's in Engineering & Technology

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Multiple countriesMaster's

Scholarships for a Master's in Engineering & Technology · The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes · Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility.

Danish Government Scholarship at SDU for International Students 2027

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DenmarkBachelor's, Master's, PhD

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Semmelweis University Doctoral School [Social Science]- Health Science Divison

MOI waiver available

HungaryPhD

Semmelweis University Doctoral School [Social Science]- Health Science Divison at Semmelweis University, PhD-level programme, taught in English, in Budapest, lasting 8 semesters, (School of PhD Studies). Available under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme (tuition exemption, monthly stipend, accommodation contribution, medical insurance).

Frequently asked questions

What is a government scholarship?

A government scholarship is a national program that funds international students — for example DAAD (Germany), Chevening (UK) or Türkiye Bursları (Turkey) — usually covering tuition and living costs.

Are government scholarships fully funded?

Most are. Flagship government programs typically cover tuition, a monthly stipend, travel and health insurance, and some add a language-study year.

Can Palestinian or displaced students apply?

Many government programs accept travel documents or refugee status. Türkiye Bursları and several others explicitly welcome Palestinian and displaced applicants — check each program’s eligibility.

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