For Palestinian students
Scholarships for Palestinian Refugee Students
This page highlights opportunities with refugee, displacement, UNRWA, or humanitarian support signals relevant to Palestinian applicants.
Scholarships for Palestinian refugee students
Refugee and displacement-focused opportunities with humanitarian support signals.
| Scholarship | Level | Funding | Usually closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's (13) | |||
| 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 |
| Travel Grant - Scholarships for Euro-Arab Dialogue | Bachelor's | Not stated | Usually March (estimated) |
| Sanctuary Award | Bachelor's | Full tuition | Not confirmed |
| Asylum Seekers Scholarship | Bachelor's | Full tuition | Usually January (estimated) |
| NTU Sanctuary Scholarship | Bachelor's | Full tuition | Not confirmed |
| Master's (12) | |||
| Anera Education & Scholarship Programs · For Palestinians | Master's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Saïd Foundation Scholarships · For Palestinians | Master's | Fully funded | Usually October (estimated) |
| Education Beyond Borders Postgraduate Scholarship | Master's | Full tuition | Not confirmed |
| 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 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 Leeds International Masters Scholarship | Master's | Partial | Not confirmed |
| Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes | Master's | Fully funded | Usually April (estimated) |
| Access to Education Graduate Scholarships | Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Several levels (8) | |||
| UNHCR Egypt Scholarship Programme · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Al-Quds University — Scholarships & Financial Aid · For Palestinians | Bachelor's, Master's | Not stated | Not confirmed |
| UNHCR DAFI Scholarships | Bachelor's, Master's | Not stated | |
| 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 |
| Commonwealth Scholarship · For Palestinians | Master's, PhD | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| International Response Scholarship | Bachelor's, Master's | Fully funded | Not confirmed |
| Other programmes (3) | |||
| Scholarships FAQ · 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 Palestinian Refugee Students
What this page covers
Use this page when displacement status is central to your scholarship strategy and eligibility pathway.
- Focuses on refugee and displacement eligibility signals.
- Includes humanitarian and protection-support opportunities.
- Prioritizes pathways likely to match vulnerable applicant contexts.
Refugee-pathway tips
- Prepare displacement-status documentation where required.
- Check eligibility wording carefully for accepted legal categories.
- Combine this page with country pages for realistic planning.
Frequently asked questions
- Are these scholarships only for refugees?
- Many are refugee-focused, while others include broader humanitarian eligibility categories.
- Do I need UNRWA documentation?
- Some opportunities require specific documentation. Always verify requirements per listing.
- Can non-refugee Palestinians still find relevant options?
- Yes, but this page is primarily optimized for refugee/displacement pathways.
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