Not eligible for a Bseisu award?
The Bseisu Foundation offers scholarships and funding opportunities across the UK, US, Middle East and Malaysia.
We work with a variety of partners to deliver our funding opportunities, with the majority of our scholarships supporting Master’s students at UK universities who fit our eligibility criteria.
Eligibility criteria:
Candidates must permanently reside in and hold Palestinian, Lebanese, Syrian or Jordanian nationality.
The Bseisu Foundation currently prioritises students on STEM-related programmes, although we do offer some scholarships for humanities subjects at select universities.
Candidates should be applying to study a Master’s programme at a partner university.
Candidates must be applying to a university or organisation that is partnered with the Bseisu Foundation.
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Undergraduate scholarships in the UK for international students - Palestine, Syria, Jordan and Lebanon.
The majority of our scholarships support master’s students at UK universities to students who fit the following eligibility criteria (found above).
We do not accept individual applications for scholarships. Eligible applicants should instead apply to their university as normal, or directly to the chosen organisation and the Bseisu Foundation will liaise with the partnering body based on our existing scholarship programmes.
If you are looking to study an undergraduate degree and therefore are unable to apply for a Bseisu Award, some of the scholarships below may be of some help to you. Many universities provide scholarships or smaller bursaries/grants to international students. If you are interested in attending a specific university, make sure to look through the scholarship and funding pages on the university website as this list is not exhaustive.
We hope the information we have collected is useful to you.
Aston University
Up to 4 sanctuary scholarships are available to students who are seeking refuge in the UK and studying any three-year undergraduate or one-year postgraduate taught programme. Scholars will receive a full tuition-fee waiver and support with accommodation and living costs up to a value of £25,000 throughout their course. Applicants must be:
In the UK
An asylum seeker or the partner/dependant of an asylum seeker; OR
An unsuccessful asylum seeker/refugee or the partner/dependant of an unsuccessful asylum seeker/refugee who has instead been granted Discretionary Leave to Remain (DLR) or some other form of temporary status in the UK.
Bangor University
International scholarships at Bangor University
1 scholarship is available to an international undergraduate student in each academic school. The scholarship will be worth £10,000.
University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham scholarships
University of Birmingham Middle East & N. Africa Outstanding Achievement Scholarship:
Scholarship awards of £5,000 are available for select students in the Middle East and North Africa.
In order to be eligible, you must be starting an undergraduate course in September 2026 and be classed as domiciled from one of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or United Arab Emirates.
Applications close on 30 May 2026.
University of Brighton
University of Brighton International Scholarships:
As an international student, you may be eligible for a scholarship with the University of Brighton. More details will be published in early 2026.
University of Bristol
The University of Bristol lists all of their scholarships here and also have a helpful page of specifically international scholarships here.
Think Big International Scholarships:
Scholarships are available to international students studying any undergraduate course, excluding Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science. The scholarship may range from £6,500 to £13,000 per year and can only be used towards the cost of tuition fees. Applicants may also be eligible to receive a £3,000 living cost bursary during their first year of study.
Scholarships are available for students from asylum-seeking and refugee communities. This scholarship is equivalent to a full tuition fee waiver as well as a full living cost stipend.
University of Cambridge
Cambridge Commonwealth, European & International Trust Scholarships
This is the largest provider of funding for international students at the University of Cambridge, covering undergraduates, master’s and PhD candidates.
University of Cardiff
University of Cardiff international scholarships
Undergraduate International Excellence Scholarships:
The scholarships are open to new undergraduate international students starting an eligible programme in autumn 2026.
University College London
UCL Access Opportunity Scholarship:
2 scholarships with full tuition fees and an allowance are available to:
undergraduate students who are asylum seekers, children of asylum seekers;
unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who are seeking asylum in the UK or forced migrants who are based in the UK and have been granted a temporary form of leave as the result of an asylum application or human rights application (e.g. limited leave to remain, discretionary leave to remain, humanitarian protection).
The purpose of the Access Opportunity scholarship is to support those who are unable to secure student finance because of their immigration status.
Applications close on 18 May 2026.
UCL Global Undergraduate Scholarship:
10 scholarships are available with full tuition and maintenance fees. 23 scholarships are available with full tuition fees. Available to undergraduate scholars from any country outside the UK, with a low income background.
Durham University
The Durham Palestine Educational Trust is an independent UK charity that assists the social and economic development of Palestine by providing scholarships for Palestinian graduates to study for Masters degrees at Durham University.
University of Dundee
Scholarship opportunities at the University of Dundee
Global Excellence Scholarship:
For both postgraduate and undergraduate students studying a range of courses.
Global Citizenship Scholarship:
For both postgraduate and undergraduate students studying a range of courses.
Vice Chancellor’s Middle East Scholarship:
This scholarship is worth £4,000 per year to international undergraduate applicants from the Middle East.
University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh international scholarships
Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics Scholarship:
The scholarships are awarded to applicants with International/EU fee status who are accepted for full-time admission to an undergraduate degree programme hosted in the School of Mathematics at the University.
University of Essex
University of Essex Bursary Schemes
Middle East Undergraduate Scholarship:
If you meet the eligibility criteria you will be automatically considered for this scholarship.
Master’s Global Talent Scholarship:
If you're an international student, took your undergraduate degree overseas or in the UK and are self-funding your postgraduate studies, you could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee. If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for this award.
Imperial College London
Scholarships at Imperial College London
International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarships:
Our International Baccalaureate Excellence Scholarships provide financial support for international applicants studying the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma programme.
For students who apply for autumn 2026 entry, we are offering 23 scholarships across three of our Faculties:
Engineering
Natural Sciences
Imperial Business School
There is no formal application process or separate application form for the scheme – applicants will be nominated for selection for this scholarship by the Imperial department to which they apply as part of the admission process.
To be eligible for this award you must have Home fee status and fall into one of the following immigration status groups:
a refugee - a person who has been granted refugee status in the UK
a person who has been granted humanitarian protection or some other form of protective leave to remain in the UK.
an asylum seeker - a person who has made a claim within the UK for refugee status
University of Leicester
Scholarship opportunities at the University of Leicester
International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship:
This scholarship is worth £5,000 per year and is open to international students applying for an undergraduate degree, excluding Medicine and LLB Maitrise.
There is no need to apply for this scholarship. Eligible students will be automatically considered.
London School of Economics
Country page for Palestinian prospective students
This page on LSE’s website offers useful guidance for prospective students from Palestine.
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarships:
The Humanitarian Scholarship programme supports individuals at immediate risk who have been forced to flee their homes as a direct result of armed conflict. The awards cover tuition fees, living expenses and visas. Up to 10 scholarships are available for full time undergraduate and postgraduate applicants, studying a wide range of courses, excluding medicine, dentistry, nursing and architecture. You will need to have an offer to study at the University of Manchester before applying for the scholarship.
University of Nottingham
Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships:
If you achieve AAA grades or your international equivalent, you will automatically be awarded a scholarship of £5,000 to be deducted from your first year tuition fees. No application is required; you will be automatically considered if you meet the criteria.
University of Oxford
Applicants must be nationals of countries who receive official development assistance from the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD); this includes Jordan, Syria and Lebanon. Applicants must have an offer from Oxford on an eligible programme.
Applications for 2026 are now closed; information about 2027 entry will be made available in January 2027.
Phoenix Space Leap Higher Programme
Applications are open to high-achieving Palestinian students who are looking for financial support to continue their education by studying at the top universities in the UK and the US, Netherlands, Singapore and Australia (Under approval).
Currently, Phoenix Space allocates scholarships for students who:
Are Palestinian
Have proven evidence of admission or studying as an undergraduate/post student at one of the Top Universities in the world
Have an excellent academic record and a strong commitment to community involvement
Can provide eligibility for financial aid
University of Sheffield
Undergraduate scholarship opportunities at the University of Sheffield
International Baccalaureate Undergraduate Merit Scholarships:
5 undergraduate scholarships are available, worth £10,000 towards tuition fees. To be eligible, you must have previously studied or be currently studying an International Baccalaureate Diploma and you must be beginning your programme in September 2025.
Five fully-funded Sanctuary Scholarships for 2026 entry are available to cover the cost of tuition and provide a £10,300 award to support living costs for each year of study. To be eligible, you must meet the eligibility criteria found on the webpage.
University of Sussex
Undergraduate scholarships at the University of Sussex
Chancellor's International Scholarship
A limited number of scholarships are available to 'excellent' undergraduate international applicants. These are highly competitive and only applicants with exceptional academic achievement and potential will be considered. If you have exceptional grades to date, you can apply for a scholarship after you have received an offer to study at the University of Sussex in 2026.
Sanctuary scholarships are available for undergraduate and Master’s programmes.
University of Warwick
Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship:
This scholarship is available to any student classified as a self funded international student studying an undergraduate degree. To be eligible, by 13 May 2026 you must be in receipt of an offer of a place to study at Warwick starting September 2026.
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UK Postgraduate Scholarships for International Students - Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan and Syria
Find A Masters has a helpful guide for postgraduate study and funding opportunities. It may be helpful in finding you a bursary or some kind of shorter term funding.
Postgraduate Studentships may also help you to locate funding opportunities for postgraduate studies.
In addition, many universities in the UK have smaller pots of money available to scholars, so please check each university’s website for all their funding opportunities. We have been unable to list every bursary or scholarship but have tried to give you a few ideas about available funding. Please note that we have tried to focus on scholarships with larger amounts of funding available but the list below is not exhaustive by any means. There are many other scholarships available, so make sure you visit the university websites for more information.
Chevening
Chevening is a world-renowned UK Government-funded organisation with the aim of developing global leaders. Chevening provides fully funded one year master’s scholarships to international students from around the world to study at top UK universities.
The Bseisu-Chevening Award covers STEM scholars only. However, if you are not applying for a STEM course, a Chevening scholarship may still be available for you as Chevening itself covers a vast range of courses and has no restrictions on academic subjects.
The application process opens in late August/early September and closes in early November.
Said Foundation
The Said Foundation offers scholarships for one year master’s degree courses in the UK.
There are no restrictions on academic subjects but candidates must demonstrate that their subject will enable them to contribute to the development of their home country.
Candidates must apply to one or more of the Said Foundation’s partner universities which can be found here.
British Council
The British Council has a great search function that you can use for UK-based scholarships.
HESPAL (Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians)
HESPAL aims to create the next generation of senior academics who can maintain international quality standards at Palestinian universities and develop renewed and sustainable links between Palestinian and UK universities. The scheme will upgrade academic staff in Palestinian universities through a Masters or PhD Scholarship programme. The scholarship covers tuition fees and a monthly allowance to cover living expenses. Please visit the website for more information areas of study and eligibility.
Applications for the HESPAL 2026/2027 academic year are now closed.
Aston University
These scholarships benefit asylum seekers or those who have been granted a form of limited permission to stay in the UK, following an unsuccessful asylum application, and who are therefore prevented from accessing student finance. Scholars will receive a full tuition-fee waiver and support with accommodation and living costs up to a value of £25,000 throughout their course.
Check the website for more information about application deadlines.
University of Brighton
The University of Brighton provides a few different scholarships for international scholars - some for Brighton alumni, and others for specific courses. Check out their postgraduate scholarship page for more details.
University of Brighton International Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded as a £2,500 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study.
Key dates are available on the website.
University of Bristol
The University of Bristol lists all of their scholarships here. It also has a helpful page of opportunities for international scholarships specifically, which can be found here.
Think Big International Scholarships
Scholarships are available to international students studying any one year master’s course. Think Big postgraduate scholarships are valued at £6,500, £13,000 and £26,000 for your first year of study.
Scholarships are available for students from asylum-seeking and refugee communities. This scholarship is intended to ensure that scholars will have available funds to cover tuition and have access to reasonable living costs for the duration of their studies.
University of Cambridge
Jameel Education Foundation Cambridge Scholarship
Available to PhD applicants from a broad list of countries that includes many in the Middle East and North Africa.
You can apply for a Gates Cambridge Scholarship if you are:
a citizen of any country outside the United Kingdom
applying to pursue one of the following courses at the University of Cambridge:
PhD (full-time or part-time*)
MLitt (full-time)
One year postgraduate course (full-time), with some exceptions
For October 2026 entry, Gates Cambridge is continuing to pilot a scheme which allows applicants to apply for funding for a part-time doctoral degree (PhD).
Eligibility: Open to students from around the world (excluding UK/EU, sometimes, depending on specific awards) for research degrees (Masters and PhDs).
Funding Type: Provides both full funding (fees + stipend) and partial funding.
Application Process: Applicants generally apply via the University of Cambridge Applicant Portal by selecting that they wish to be considered for funding, often with a deadline in early December.
Awards: Offers several schemes, including the Cambridge International Scholarship and, for international students, the prestigious Gates Cambridge scholarship.
Selection Criteria: Candidates must demonstrate high academic merit.
They offer many scholarships for Masters and PhD in collaboration with other organisations, depending on the country and programme of choice.
All scholarship opportunities at the University of Dundee can be found here. The University of Dundee has quite a few scholarships available to scholars from our target countries.
This scholarship is for postgraduate and undergraduate international students studying a range of courses. You do not have to submit an application for this scholarship. The University Admissions team will automatically assess your academic transcripts to confirm your eligibility for this award.
Durham University
Durham has a range of postgraduate scholarships available which are listed here.
Durham University usually offers one scholarship per year for a Palestinian master’s student from the West Bank or Gaza, called the Durham Palestine Education Trust. Find out more here.
University of Essex
Vice Chancellor’s Global Talent Scholarship
If you are an undergraduate student or a taught postgraduate student, you may be eligible for this award. If you meet all the eligibility criteria, you will automatically be considered for this award. You don’t need to complete an application form.
Sanctuary Scholarship (University of Exeter)
The Sanctuary Scholarship scheme enables individuals seeking asylum and refugees who are not able to access student finance to study at the University of Exeter.
Full-time Doctorate level programmes (eg PhD, EngD, EdD, MPhil)
Doctorate Students (STEM disciplines) - a full tuition fee waiver plus an annual living cost grant of £20,780*. A research allowance of £5,000 per year will also be paid. All funding will normally be for a maximum of 3.5 years.
The Gibb Centenary Scholarship
The Gibb Memorial Trust’s Centenary Scholarship of up to £3,000 is available to any doctoral research student in any area of Middle Eastern Studies (7th century to 1918) at a British university, with preference given to students at an advanced stage of their research, working with materials in Arabic, Persian or Turkish, and with an established financial need. Those unable to take up an award will need to reapply. Applications for 2026/27 are now closed; check the website for 2027/28 application dates.
University of Glasgow
This scholarship is available to 1 undergraduate applicant and 1 postgraduate taught applicant joining us in September 2026. Please note that you must have a programme application in progress before applying for this scholarship. If you have not yet started a programme application, please submit this first and then return to complete the scholarship application process.
CoSS Sanctuary PhD Scholarship (University of Glasgow)
The University of Glasgow is offering 4 Sanctuary PhD Scholarships (1 per College) for PhD applicants to the University, with Refugee or Asylum Seeker status.
The CoSS Sanctuary PhD Scholarship provides:
Access to a Research Training Support Grant (RTSG) up to £940 per annum (to a maximum of £2,820 over the 3-year funded period)
Imperial College London
Imperial has a long list of postgraduate scholarships, so we’ve only featured a small number of them below. Please find the full list of postgraduate scholarships here.
CMA CGM Excellence Fund for Lebanon
Imperial has launched a new scholarship programme for Lebanese master’s students. Check the website for more details and 2026/27 key application dates.
The Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship provides a financial package for students from displaced communities. Check the website for application dates.
President's PhD scholarships (Imperial College London)
They accept applications from talented candidates from Imperial College London, the UK and worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality.
The scholarship applies to both full- and part-time study.
A stipend of £26,500 (2026-27 rate) per annum to assist with living costs
A consumables fund of £2,000 per annum for the first 3 years of study
Candidates must be in receipt of, or due to receive, a first class or equivalent in an undergraduate or integrated Masters degree; or if this has not been achieved
Candidates must be in receipt of (or where this has yet to be received be able to provide evidence of high performance that will lead to) a distinction in a standalone Master’s qualification.
London School of Economics
Applicants must be nationald of and domiciled in the Middle East or North Africa, who obtained their undergraduate degree in a MENA state.
LSE Access to Education Graduate Scholarships
Scholarships for asylum seekers and refugees are available. Priority will be given to those who are applying for their first master's progamme and to recent graduates who were eligible for maintenance support during their undergraduate studies on the basis of their financial circumstances.
London School of Economics
Country page for Palestinian prospective students
This page on LSE’s website offers useful guidance for prospective students from Palestine.
University of Manchester
University of Manchester Humanitarian Scholarships
The Humanitarian Scholarship programme supports individuals at immediate risk who have been forced to flee their homes as a direct result of armed conflict. You will need to have an offer to study at the University of Manchester starting in September 2026 before applying for the scholarship.
2027 Martingale Scholarship applications will open on Wednesday 12 August.
A fully-funded Scholarship to pursue a Masters or PhD at one of our partner universities.
Courses:
mathematical sciences courses
Artificial intelligence courses
Engineering courses
data science in healthcare courses
Eligibility: you should qualify for Home Fee status. You may also qualify if you have refugee status or you have humanitarian protection in the UK.
All tuition fees and research expenses, including a tax-free stipend set according to the Living Wage Foundation.
Tailored university application support that covers the application process for each university.
A comprehensive professional development programme that includes leadership training and connections with top academic and industry professionals.
Membership of a prestigious research community.
University of Nottingham
International Postgraduate Scholarships
The University of Nottingham offers automatic scholarships for international master's students. No scholarship application is needed.
University of Sussex
See a full list of postgraduate scholarships at the University of Sussex here.
John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
The John Kinghorn Scholarship is available to applicants applying to study a Masters degree taught in the Engineering Department at Sussex. While three scholarships are available, one of these scholarships is reserved for a female applicant, in order to encourage participation of women in STEM subjects. You must have been offered and accepted a full time place on an Engineering degree commencing in September 2026. Applications for 2026 will close on 1 May 2026. To apply for the scholarship, you are required to provide a statement of academic interests. You should include information about:
your previous academic achievement and excellence
your academic and career aspirations after you have completed your Masters
any work or extra-curricular activity you have undertaken that relates to your Masters.
The University offers three scholarships a year for undergraduate and masters study to people who are asylum seekers or who have a form of temporary leave; this includes a full fee waiver and £14,400 living stipend. See the website page for key dates.
UCL
UCL offers many bursaries and scholarships. Visit the scholarship search finder here.
UCL Global Masters Scholarship
Up to 85 scholarships are available with a value of £15,000. Candidates can be from any country outside the UK but must fulfil all of the following criteria:
be eligible to pay the Overseas fee rate;
come from a lower income background;
AND have submitted a complete admission application (including the submission of references) for a full-time Master's degree at UCL in 2026/27.
The deadline to apply is 7 May 2026 at 5pm.
The IMPACT scholarships will support two applicants who have demonstrated financial need, who have lived experience of inequality, and who show great promise for population health impact. The IMPACT scholarship up to the value of £20,500 will contribute towards the recipient’s full-time fees to study on the MPH programme. Applications close on 30 June 2026.
PGIM Scholarship Programme – Computer Science MSc Scholarships
Applicants holding an offer, conditional or unconditional, for one of the eligible programmes, who are either Home or Overseas fee status may apply. Applications will be considered on the basis of household annual income and a demonstration of an interest in entrepreneurship.
The value of the scholarship typically covers tuition fees in full, and a maintenance stipend.
The following programmes were eligible to apply for 2025/26 entry:
MSc Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Development
MSc Computational Finance
MSc Financial Risk Management
Details of the 2026/2027 application cycle are available on the website.
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford has a broad range of scholarship opportunities available to master’s students that you can browse here.
This scholarship offers funding for students who are refugees or other people with lived experience of displacement. The scholarships are open to all academic subjects. Each scholarship will cover your course fees in full and will provide you with a grant for living costs. It is open to all full-time and part-time DPhil and master’s courses.
The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully-funded postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study full-time at Oxford. It is merit-based, with the purpose of developing public-spirited leaders, and to promote international understanding and peace through an international community of Scholars. The Rhodes Scholarship covers University of Oxford course fees, as well as providing an annual stipend. Applications for 2026/27 are now closed; check back on their website to be notified when applications reopen for 2027 entry.
Duration: The scholarship typically covers up to three years of fees and stipend for a DPhil (PhD) at Oxford, with potential for extensions depending on the course.
Coverage: The award covers all course fees, a generous annual living stipend, a settling-in allowance, and two economy-class flights to/from the UK.
Visa/Health: The Trust covers the cost of a student visa and the International Health Surcharge (IHS).
Eligibility & Selection: Applicants must meet high academic standards and possess exceptional character and leadership qualities. The selection process is tailored to specific countries or regions (constituencies). Some Levant countries are eligible depending on year/constituency
Requirements: A CV, academic statement, personal statement, and references are required.
Constituencies: Candidates apply through their home country or region, with global scholarships now available.
Application: Applications must be submitted through the online portal on the Rhodes House website.
One of Oxford’s largest and most competitive graduate funding programmes. Open to applicants from any country. If you apply for a full-time or part-time Master’s or DPhil at Oxford by the relevant December for January funding deadline for your course, you will be automatically considered for a Clarendon scholarship.
Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships & Leadership Programme
Provides fully-funded scholarships for graduates from developing and emerging economies, including Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon and Syria. This scholarship covers full tuition, living costs and leadership programme activities.
These are full scholarships for citizens of Commonwealth countries pursuing postgraduate study. Applications to study in the 2026-27 academic year are open and close on 14 October.
Oxford Qatar Thatcher Graduate Scholarship
This scholarship is open to applicants to DPhils offered by the Humanities Division. Candidates must be ordinarily resident in the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE or Yemen.
Oxford-Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBRF) Graduate Scholarships
The Oxford-Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBRF) Graduate Scholarships are available for applicants who are nationals of and ordinarily resident in one of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, and Yemen.
The scholarships are available to applicants who are applying to any full-time Master’s and DPhil courses, except the MBA. You should be intending to return to one of the eligible countries on completion of your studies. These are full scholarships.
Phoenix Space Leap Higher Programme
Applications are open to high-achieving Palestinian students who are looking for financial support to continue their education by studying at the top universities in the UK and the US, Netherlands, Singapore and Australia (Under approval).
Currently, Phoenix Space allocates scholarships for students who:
Are Palestinian
Have proven evidence of admission or studying as an undergraduate/post student at one of the Top Universities in the world
Have an excellent academic record and a strong commitment to community involvement
Can provide eligibility for financial aid
Qaddumi Foundation UK Master’s Scholarship
The Qaddumi Foundation offers UK postgraduate scholarships in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Business Administration, and Computer Science and Technology.
The scholarship supports outstanding Palestinian students in pursuing graduate studies at highly ranked universities in the UK. It enhances students’ academic and professional competencies and prepares them to leverage their expertise to benefit their communities in Palestine.
Felix Non-Indian Scholarship (SOAS University of London)
Candidates must be nationals of a developing country and not currently be living or studying outside of their country. This scholarship is aimed primarily at candidates who are nationals of Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Palestine territories (West Bank and Gaza) who are living in their country of origin.
Candidates must not have previously studied for one year or more outside of their country.
Candidates must have a first class Bachelor's degree from a university or comparable institution.
Candidates who already hold a Master's degree cannot apply for a Master's degree scholarship.
Candidates must demonstrate financial need.
Graduates are expected to return to work in their home country.
Candidates must have an offer of admission by the time shortlisting takes place. We may give priority to applicants with an unconditional offer of admission.
Research Excellence Scholarship (University College London)
The deadline for applications for 2026-2027 has now closed; check the website for 2027/28 application windows.
The UCL-RES scholarship consists of full tuition fees (either Home or Overseas) plus a maintenance stipend during the research portion of the programme which increases each year with inflation.
Awards are made for the standard length of the research portion of the programme of study. This is normally 3 years for a full-time MPhil/PhD/EngD degree programme (or 5 years for part-time study), subject to sufficient academic progress.
To apply, you must have submitted a complete admission application to an eligible** full- or part-time degree programme at UCL by the scholarship deadline
You must also hold or expect to achieve at least an upper second-class Honours UK undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification.
University of Warwick
Please see the full list of scholarships at the University of Warwickhere.
Economics Excellence Scholarship
Scholarships are available for students on the following courses:
MSc Economic and International Financial Economics
Check the website for details of the 2026/2027 application cycle.
Warwick Chemistry Overseas Taught Masters Scholarship
These non-repayable scholarships provide a £6,520 contribution towards tuition fees for Home fee-paying students on Chemistry taught MSc programmes. Awards are made on the basis of academic excellence. Up to five scholarships are available for 2026/27 entry. Applications close on 31 July 2026.
Warwick Business School offers a range of competitive scholarships covering up to 50% of tuition fees. See here for more details.
For students from the regions below, we provide a regional bursary - an automatic tuition fee discount of £3,500
Students from these areas can additionally apply for a competitive regional WMG Excellence Scholarships (application required), with award amounts of £5,000, £10,000, and £15,000.
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US SCHOLARSHIPS
Provides scholarships for undergraduate study in the US.
The Hope Fund is open to Palestinian students. More than 40 US colleges have supported The Hope Fund. Full list available here
The Diana Kamal Scholarship Search Fund (DKSSF) is open to Arab students from the MENA region for studying in the USA. More than 50 US colleges have supported DKSSF.
Led by the US government in partnership with 160 countries worldwide, The Fulbright Program offers international education and cultural exchange experiences.
Sponsored by the US Department of State and administered by Amideast in the MENA region, the scholarship is a merit-based grant providing funding for up to two years of graduate level study at US universities in all 50 states. Find out more here.
The programme is open to students from Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Syria.
EducationUSA’s main programme is advising international students on US higher education opportunities. This is done through 'Your 5 Steps to US Study’.
Through the Opportunity Funds Program they also provide funding opportunities to help students who are likely to be awarded full financial aid from colleges and universities, to cover upfront costs that they are unable to cover themselves. This could include testing, application fees, or travel costs.
EducationUSA advising centres are currently available in Egypt and Lebanon.
For more advice about studying in the USA as an international student, click here.
Phoenix Space Leap Higher Programme
Applications are open to high-achieving Palestinian students who are looking for financial support to continue their education by studying at the top universities in the UK and the US, Netherlands, Singapore and Australia (Under approval).
Currently, Phoenix Space allocates scholarships for students who:
Are Palestinian
Have proven evidence of admission or studying as an undergraduate/post student at one of the Top Universities in the world
Have an excellent academic record and a strong commitment to community involvement
Can provide eligibility for financial aid
The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Harvard Griffin GSAS) offers incoming PhD students a comprehensive package of financial support including tuition, health insurance fees, and basic living expenses. This support consists of a combination of tuition grants, stipends, traineeships, teaching fellowships, research assistantships, and other academic appointments.
Sousou Graduate Fellows Program
Application Closed on April 15, 2026
This programme is for Palestinian students who are planning to pursue a Master’s or PhD at an SGFP-eligible university in the US or UK.
Applicants must:
Hold a Palestinian, Jerusalem, or refugee ID, or be able to demonstrate Palestinian descent.
Demonstrate financial need and come from a low-income background.
Have secured Fall 2026 admission and a financial aid offer at an SGFP-eligible university in the US or UK.
Show academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to making positive contributions to Palestine and beyond.
Be eligible to obtain a student visa for the US or the UK.
PROGRAMMES ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE
The Galilee Foundation supports Palestinian students studying at Israeli universities with full or partial scholarships.
The programme covers 250 students each year and supports students financially, culturally and emotionally through university life.
Since 2019, the Foundation has also begun a programme at Al Quds, financially supporting scholars in the West Bank as well as in Israel.
These scholarships are tailored to local labour market needs and they partner with local higher education institutes, government ministries and local organisations in Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I) and Palestine to ensure that ambitious youth can secure jobs after graduation. With a scholarship from SPARK, students also have access to student services, which include psychosocial counselling, extracurricular civic leadership and economic empowerment courses, as well as opportunities to join entrepreneurship training and access to finance for those that wish to start a business.
Open to Syrian students.
Provides scholarships for study at a range of levels and institutions, across the Middle East, US, Canada and the UK.
IsDB offers several scholarship programmes including Undergraduate, Master’s and PhD and Post-Doctoral Research Programme scholarships.
Scholarships are available to applicants from IsDB member countries who are also applying to universities within member countries.
IsDB also has partnerships with universities, Ministries of Higher Education and Government institutions and International Development Institutions, in and outside of member countries.
Scholarships can be awarded to applicants studying a range of courses. Fields such as Education, Sustainability, Business, Social Sciences and Health are prioritised.
Open to Lebanese students only in demonstrable financial need, attending select universities in Lebanon and abroad.
Scholarships can be awarded to applicants studying a range of courses. Fields such as Education, Sustainability, Business, Social Sciences and Health are prioritised.
Provides scholarships for postgraduate studies from select countries.
Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant and 50% loan basis.
Priority is given to master’s applicants, but they will consider applications for PhD programmes in the case of outstanding students who need a PhD for career fulfilment.
Association Philippe Jabre (APJ)
The Association Philippe Jabre offers university scholarships and financial support to students studying towards a bachelor’s degree in Lebanon and post-graduate university degrees in Lebanon and abroad.
Awarded to Lebanese nationals only. Scholarships are awarded on a one year basis and are reviewed by the APJ
University scholarships are granted depending on the needs of the students and can cover tuition, living expenses, laptops and travel expenses.
Applications are open to all Arab residents of the Middle East and North Africa who have an unconditional offer from a respected university.
MBI has trusted partnerships with University College London (UCL), the London School of Economics (LSE), University of Westminster, the American Universities of Beirut and Cairo, INSEAD in France and MODUL University in Vienna to provide higher education opportunities to promising students from the MENA region.
World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP)
The Joint Japan/World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries’ development efforts who are applying to a master’s degree program in a development-related topic.
The programme is open to scholars from West Bank and Gaza, Syria and Lebanon, amongst a list of other countries
Offers scholarships for 48 Participating Programmes at universities in the US, Europe, Africa, Oceania and Japan in key areas of development, including economic policy management, tax policy, and infrastructure management.
After earning their degree, scholars commit to return to their home country to use their new skills and contribute to their countries’ social and economic development.
The scholarship provides tuition, a monthly living stipend, round-trip airfare, health insurance and travel allowance.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree earned at least 3 years prior to the Application Deadline date.
DAAD scholarships are aimed at graduates, doctoral students and postdocs and are awarded for study and research visits to universities and research institutions in Germany.
A range of scholarships are available to scholars from our target countries. Please check out their Scholarship Database for a full list of available scholarships.
The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation’s Al Fakhoora programme provides higher education scholarships to underserved, conflict-affected youth. It offers the Qatar Scholarship Programme for residents in Qatar and international scholarships, focusing on civic-minded students, academic excellence, and economic empowerment.
Phoenix Space Leap Higher Programme
Applications are open to high-achieving Palestinian students who are looking for financial support to continue their education by studying at the top universities in the UK and the US, Netherlands, Singapore and Australia (Under approval).
Currently, Phoenix Space allocates scholarships for students who:
Are Palestinian
Have proven evidence of admission or studying as an undergraduate/post student at one of the Top Universities in the world
Have an excellent academic record and a strong commitment to community involvement
Can provide eligibility for financial aid
Taawon/Welfare Association ISNAD programme
ISNAD supports students enrolled at Gaza’s three public universities—Al Azhar, Al Aqsa, and the Islamic University. Priority is given to students in their final years, and in fields essential to Gaza’s recovery: health, engineering, education, agriculture, as well as digitally adaptable sectors such as coding and digital marketing that allow graduates to work and earn remotely.
ISNAD is tailored for crisis conditions, helping university students in Gaza to resume their education.
PROGRAMMES IN THE MIDDLE EAST
*More Scholarship Opportunities for Arab students
IDB-KAUST Joint PhD Scholarship Program (King Abdullah University for Science and Technology)
Scholarships sponsored jointly by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) to study at KAUST.
The Program is jointly funded by IDB and KAUST to award 5 scholarships annually. The scholarship is a fully funded program as per the KAUST rules and procedures will be supported throughout the eligible duration of the study program.
The candidate must be:
A citizen of an IDB member country (visit the IDB Merit Scholarship Program for a full listing of member countries)
Age not over 35 years
Engaged in full-time employment in an academic, research or development institute in the home country and the application is nominated by that institution
Meets the eligibility criteria of the IDB Merit Scholarship Program
Have a firm admission offer at the KAUST for a PhD program
International Student Scholarship Programs (King Abudlaziz University)
Fully funded educational scholarships are offered to students residing outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who do not hold a residency permit at the time of application.
The applicant must not exceed 35 years for PhD programs and 30 years for Master’s programs.
The applicant must hold a qualification recognised in their home country, with a minimum grade of Very Good if graded.
Good conduct and medical fitness.
Submission of two academic recommendations from previous instructors.
The applicant must not have been dismissed from any educational institution in the Kingdom.
Contact info: Director of External Scholarships Unit. Email: moalghamdi@kau.edu.sa/ Phone: +966126400000 Extension: 73271
King Saud University Initiative
The initiative aims to attract talented and distinguished graduate students from Saudi Arabia and around the world to study at King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh. Criteria:
Master's degree from an accredited institution
English proficiency: Only official TOEFL, IELTS, and STEP scores will be accepted. KSU requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 on the IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or 85 on STEP. The KSU admissions code for IELTS (147080) and for TOEFL (7498). A waiver from this requirement is possible if the applicant received a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
Two letters of recommendation
Curriculum Vitae (CV), with an evidence of a recent publication or a patent if available.
A statement of purpose.
The GRE general test is preferable, but not required, unless specified by the selected program.
A personal interview may be required (virtual or in-person).
Khalifa University offers highly competitive, merit-based PhD scholarships to outstanding students. Applicants should indicate their interest in scholarship consideration when submitting their admission application. Depending on the scholarship awarded, benefits may include:
Full or partial tuition fee coverage
Monthly stipend
Textbooks
Accommodation
Medical insurance
Visa processing support and travel assistance to/from the UAE (for students residing abroad)
Support for participation in conferences (subject to funding)
International research internship (subject to funding)
Teaching experience and career development
For more information about the available scholarships for postgraduate students, please email: pgadmissions@ku.ac.ae
Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence
For M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs*, MBZUAI grants all full-time admitted students the privilege of completing their studies with a full scholarship. However, to maintain scholarships, stipends, and other benefits, students are required to uphold high academic standing, adhere to the University’s Code of Conduct, and fulfill specific academic and research expectations throughout their studies. Open to international students.
United Arab Emirates University
The purpose of the “PhD Scholarship” is to recruit high-achieving graduate students in certain majors at UAEU and provide them with full and continuous financial support to pursue their graduate studies at UAEU.
Student Eligibility:
Have a GPA ≥ 3.5/4.0 in Master degree.
Have no employment or other financial sponsorship.
Have dissertation in one of the UAE priority sectors (Renewable Energy, Transportation, Health, Water, Technology, Space).
Meet the PhD admission requirements and apply here.
Open to international students
American University of Sharjah
AUS offers a limited number of full and partial Graduate Assistantships (GAs) on a competitive basis to PhD students. GAs cover tuition fee waiver and monthly stipends. To be eligible for a PhD GA, you must:
have been admitted in good standing by meeting or exceeding all university and program-level requirements for full admission
register for and complete a minimum of six credit hours during each semester of study
maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 during your studies at the PhD program at AUS
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) offers fully funded PhD scholarships for international students for the 2026 academic year, covering full tuition, a monthly stipend (approx. 7,500–9,000 QAR for PhD), accommodation, and annual airfare.
Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim A. Allehedan Fellowship (American University in Cairo)
The Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim Allehedan Endowed Scholarship and Scientific Research Fund program is offered at AUC represented by the School of Science and Engineering. The fund aims are to support talented and financially disadvantaged students and encourage specialised scientific research in uncommon disciplines in the Arab world. It also aims to support scientific achievements, research, and Arabs innovative and creative cultural contributions to various life activities on the human level. The program is intended to enable qualified students from the Arab World to attend one of AUC‘s PhD or Master of Science and engineering on full tuition fees coverage.
Eligibility for applicants to the PhD:
Master of Science degree with a thesis track in an engineering or science discipline from an accredited university
Submission of a preliminarily proposed dissertation topic and a research outline, specifying how the topic is related to one or more of the research priority areas.
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The National Zakat Foundation’s Hardship Relief and Housing Funds provide Zakat grants to vulnerable Muslims in the UK who struggle to afford basic living expenses. This includes essentials like food, clothing, and housing-related costs such as furniture, and rental or council tax arrears.