Scholarships Without Passport Requirement — For Gaza & Displaced Palestinians 2026
Many Palestinians from Gaza or in diaspora hold a Palestinian travel document (laissez-passer) rather than a passport. Some scholarships explicitly accept this.
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Scholarships at universities in Turkey, Germany, Jordan, Czech Republic, and several humanitarian programmes accept a Palestinian travel document as proof of identity.
Some programmes accept UNRWA registration as eligibility proof
Travel document accepted by: Turkey Bursları, some DAAD tracks, Jordan university bilateral agreements
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Scholarships Without Passport Requirement
Programmes accepting Palestinian travel documents, laissez-passer, or UNRWA registration.
Qatar University — International Undergraduate Scholarships for Arab Students
Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly
Qatar • Bachelor's
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Qatar University (QU) offers merit-based scholarships for Arab students admitted to its undergraduate programmes. Aggregated by Wafid.com, these awards cover full or partial tuition fees at Qatar's flagship national university. QU has strong programmes in engineering, computer science, education, sharia and Islamic studies, and business. Arab students, including Palestinians with valid travel documents, are encouraged to apply through QU's international admissions portal.
University of Strathclyde – Sanctuary Scholarship for Palestinian Students
MOI waiver available
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly
United Kingdom • Master's
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Sanctuary scholarship for Palestinian students at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, supporting Master's-level study in engineering, sciences, and social sciences.
Fully-funded graduate study and research in the United States for Palestinian residents of Jerusalem or the West Bank (eligible for a PA passport or laissez-passer). Requires a U.S.-equivalent bachelor's degree, two years of post-graduation work experience, and strong English. Covers tuition, a living allowance, and round-trip travel. Administered by Amideast; annual cycle.
Sussex Scholarships for Palestine – Women Priority Stream
Duolingo accepted
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly
United Kingdom • Bachelor's
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American University of Sharjah — Merit Scholarships for Arab Students
Palestinian-focused eligibility
🇵🇸 Palestinian-friendly
United Arab Emirates • Bachelor's
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The American University of Sharjah (AUS) offers merit scholarships for undergraduate and graduate international students, including Arab nationals. Scholarships range from 10% to 100% of tuition and are awarded based on academic achievement at admission. AUS uses an American-style curriculum and is accredited by SACSCOC. Strong programmes in engineering, architecture, arts and sciences, and business. Palestinians with qualifying academic records and valid travel documents are eligible.
Do any fully funded scholarships accept a Palestinian travel document?
Yes. Turkish Government Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) and several humanitarian programmes accept Palestinian travel documents. Mark your profile accordingly to see filtered results.