Find the opportunity right for you
At Friends of Palestinian Universities, we are committed to supporting Palestinian students in their pursuit of education and academic advancement. The Student Hub is a dedicated space where Palestinian students can find opportunities, including scholarships, grants, exchange programs, online courses, and academic resources tailored to their needs.
We believe that access to education is a right, not a privilege. Despite the challenges faced by Palestinian students, learning continues, and we are here to help connect students with the opportunities that can support their journey.
Explore available opportunities, stay informed about application deadlines, and take the next step in your academic path. Check back regularly for updates, and if you know of an opportunity that should be featured, let us know!
University of Glasgow
THE DIMA ALHAJ SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2024 in memory of University of Glasgow alumna Dima Alhaj, this scholarship supports one undergraduate and one postgraduate taught Palestinian student starting in September 2026.
It is open to Palestinian nationals domiciled in Palestine with international fee status who have applied to an eligible full-time programme at the University of Glasgow.
Deadline: 30 April 2026
Goldsmiths, University of London
Palestinian Scholarship
Goldsmiths offers scholarships for Palestinian students residing in the West Bank, Gaza, or Palestinian refugee camps.
Applications for the Scholarship in the academic year 2026/27 is open from Friday 9 January 2026.
Applications will close at 11:59pm BST (British Summer Time) on Tuesday 31 March 2026.
SoGE, University of Oxford
Palestine-Oxford Scholarship in Geography and the Environment
This scholarship will fully fund a scholar from one of Gaza’s universities to pursue a DPhil (PhD) and/or an MSc at the School of Geography and the Environment.
The programme is open to current faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants at all universities in Gaza who are already in possession of a relevant undergraduate degree.
Applications are now closed.
University of Sheffield
Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
This scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, and provides a maintenance award for a taught postgraduate student from Gaza.
Applications for the Scholarship in the academic year 2026/27 is open from Friday 9 January 2026.
Applications will close at 11:59pm BST (British Summer Time) on Tuesday 31 March 2026.
HESPAL
Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians
Founded in 2010, the HESPAL programme is a unique scholarship scheme supporting the capacity-building of academics and the institutional development of higher education institutions in Palestine.
2026 opening to be announced soon.
Bseisu-Chevening Scholarship
Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians
In partnership with the UK Government’s Chevening programme, this fully funded master’s scholarship is awarded to five students per year from Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria pursuing STEM subjects at top UK universities.
Applications are now closed
Saïd Foundation Scholarships
Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians
The Saïd Foundation offers scholarships to Palestinian students for postgraduate studies in the UK.
Applications for 2026/27 Saïd Foundation scholarships are now closed.
Sanctuary Scholarship
For people who have claimed asylum in the UK
Over 80 universities offer scholarships, bursaries and fee waivers for people who have claimed asylum in the UK.
Openning and closing dates vary.
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
(EPOS) DAAD
DAAD scholarship programmes for international students and researchers (Germany).
Deadlines vary
Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara)
To help academics from any country who are being forced to flee by the risk of imminent imprisonment, injury or death
Cara provides support to academics at risk, including Palestinians, by offering fellowship placements in the UK.
Deadlines vary
The Dr Maisara Alrayyes Scholarship
For one-year Postgraduate Taught Master’s
Dr Alrayyes was an inspirational young health leader who was committed to improving health among his community in Gaza. The Alrayyes Scholarship is designed to provide the best and brightest Palestinian students with a one-year Postgraduate Master’s Degree in a health or health science subject.
Applications now closed.
