University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation On-campus Postgraduate Scholarship

• Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh for a relevant degree programme listed. You will generally need to have achieved the equivalent of a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelor’s (Hons) degree or higher. Find out more about the postgraduate entry requirements for your country: visit official website.
• Applicants will have faced significant barriers to education (social, financial, personal, practical or health-related).
• Applicants must have graduated from an undergraduate study and must have a degree certificate and official final transcript to upload alongside their application by 8 November 2024.
• Applicants must be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in a sub-Saharan African country (Sudan and South Sudan are eligible).
• Applicants must have faced barriers to education and in their early career.
• Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community.
• Applicants must demonstrate experience, or at least ambition, in making a meaningful impact in addressing the climate crisis
• Applicants must be 35 or under the year the programme commences. Therefore, for the 2025/26 academic year, we accept applications from those born on or after 1 January 1990. Anyone born in 1989 and prior is not eligible.
• Applicants should not have previously completed a postgraduate degree and should not be enrolled (or apply to enrol) at a separate university whilst on the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program scholarship.
• We particularly welcome applications from female scholars, scholars from refugee and displaced backgrounds, and scholars with disabilities (see FAQs below for further information).

1. You must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh. We require that applicants apply for this scholarship before applying to the University.
2. Task 1. Fill Out Your Application Form 2025/26:
   •Personal details
   • Last Degree information
   •Refree information
   •Essay question
3. Task 2. Upload Supporting Documents: Please upload a copy of your official degree certificate and official, final transcript. These must be uploaded by 8th November 2024. We will not accept documents sent via email.
4. Please do not upload any other documents, like copies of passports, birth certificates, references, letters of commendation, or any other documents, as these will not be included in our review process.
5. Task 3. Equal Opportunities Form

• Application link: Here.

1. Covers full approved tuition, accommodation, travel, living cost stipend and study materials.
2. A climate leadership programme to inspire and support scholars in making change in their communities and countries.
3. Additional support is offered to scholars with disabilities based on an assessment of needs.

QRDI Fellowship for Displaced Arab Researchers (DAR)

• Displaced Arab Researchers (DAR). Experts from Palestine, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, whose careers have been disrupted due to conflict, have an opportunity to continue their research in collaboration with universities in Qatar.
  
  The Fellow:
• Must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree as defined by the list of terminal degree in the “Document Library.”
• Must hold a passport or travel document from Palestine, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen.
• Can only be nominated once per cycle.
  
  The Applicant (Primary Research Mentor, PRM):
• Must be a permanent affiliate of an institution with an approved research office in Qatar.
• Must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree as defined by the list of terminal degree in the “Document Library.”
• Can only be nominated once per cycle
  
  Submitting Institutions:
• Must have an approved Research Office (RO).
  

1. Application Submission.
2. The PRM is responsible for identifying a suitable fellow candidate and work together to formulate a research proposal that aligns with Qatar's priority areas.
3. The PRM submits the application through the online submission system. The application should include the following elements:
   1. Research Plan (Template available at link)
   1.2. Fellow’s Records:
   1.2.1. Transcripts
   1.2.2. Identity document: copies of a valid passport or a valid ID
   1.2.3. Two signed Reference Letters (no more than two years old)
   1.2.4. Updated CV
   1.2.5. Statement letter explaining the impact of the conflict on their career and the expected benefits of the award. (Template available at link)
   1.2.6. Supporting documents: e.g., academic achievements, proof of career being affected by conflict, etc.

1. Annual Budget: QAR 240,000.
2. Total Travel Cost: Up to QAR 10,000.

University of Edinburgh Mastercard Foundation Online Learning Scholars Program

• Applicants must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh for a relevant degree programme listed. You will generally need to have achieved the equivalent of a UK Second Class (Upper) Bachelor’s (Hons) degree or higher. Find out more about the postgraduate entry requirements for your country:
• Postgraduate entry requirements.
• Applicants will have faced significant barriers to education (social, financial, personal, practical or health-related).
• Applicants must have graduated from an undergraduate study and must have a degree certificate and official final transcript to upload alongside their application by 8 November 2024.
• Applicants must be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in a Sub-Saharan African country.
• Applicants must have faced barriers to education and early career
• Applicants must demonstrate a track record of leadership and service within their community.
• Applicants must demonstrate experience, or at least ambition, in making a meaningful impact in addressing the climate crisis.
• Applicants must be 35 or under the year the programme commences. Therefore, for the 2025/26 academic year, we accept applications from those born on or after 1 January 1990. Anyone born in 1989 and prior is not eligible.
• If applying for the online Masters programme: Applicants should not have previously completed a postgraduate degree and should not be enrolled (or applying to enrol) at a separate university.
• If applying for the online Postgraduate Diploma: Applicants can either have an undergraduate or Masters degree from a Sub-Saharan African university (provided they will graduate from either degree by 8 November 2024). If you have a Masters degree, our admissions team will review your first degree (undergraduate) to meet the postgraduate diploma entry requirement. The Program will review your Masters degree transcripts to confirm your university’s graduation date and location.
• We particularly welcome applications from female Scholars, Scholars from refugee and displaced backgrounds, and Scholars with disabilities.

1. You must qualify academically for admission to the University of Edinburgh. We require that applicants apply for this scholarship before applying to the University.
2. Task 1. Fill Out Your Application Form 2025/26:
   •Personal details
   • Last Degree information
   •Refree information
   •Essay question
3. Task 2. Upload Supporting Documents: Please upload a copy of your official degree certificate and official, final transcript. 
   Note: These must be uploaded by 8th November 2024. We will not accept documents sent via email.
4. Please do not upload any other documents, like copies of passports, birth certificates, references, letters of commendation, or any other documents, as these will not be included in our review process.
5. Task 3. Equal Opportunities Form
6. Notes: All applicants must have completed the first stage of the application – the Declaration and Eligibility Assessment.

• The SM Apply system will not permit new applications after 31 October 5pm.

1. Covers full approved tuition fees: scholars will not pay for any part of the tuition fees.
2. Academic stipend to allow for access to high-quality internet, and laptop.
3. The opportunity to attend an in-person gathering.
4. Participation in activities as part of the wider Climate Leadership Programme at the University of Edinburgh, including regular online workshops, online coaching and support.
5. A dedicated Online Coordinator.
6. Additional support is offered to Scholars with disabilities based on an assessment of needs.

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫-𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 

• Applicants must be women of Palestinian heritage.
• Applicants must be scholars enrolled or in the process of enrolling in a PhD at an accredited university anywhere in the world.
• Fields of study include but are not limited to, anthropology, sociology, economics, history, philosophy, religious studies, political science, psychology, geography, literature, languages and linguistics, archaeology, art history, law, media studies, and film studies.
• The Scholarship can be used for any expenses related to the pursuit of the degree (e.g. tuition, research expenses, dissertation write-up support, living expenses).
• Previous applicants are encouraged to apply. Previous awardees are not eligible.
• All applications must be in English.

1. Pre-proposal applications include the following: Link.
2. Application form
3. Personal statement (500 words max)
4. Research statement (500 words max)
5. Curriculum vitae (3 pages max)
6. Budget (maximum of $25,000)
7. Information page from passport, laissez-passer, or travel document.

Research Fellowships for Palestinian Scholars Focusing on Gaza

• Applicants must be Palestinian doctoral students or Palestinian scholars who have earned their PhD. All Palestinians may apply regardless of their country of residence or ID.
• Research must contribute to Palestinian Studies and focus on Gaza. Any field of research will be considered.
• Research must take place in Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, or Egypt.
• Field research must be for a minimum of two months up to a maximum of one year.
• Research partnerships among Gazan scholars in Gaza, other Palestinian scholars, and PARC alumni fellows are highly encouraged especially in situations where research resources and facilities are lacking. Research can be done by a group of researchers.
• Applicants must be scholars who have earned their PhD or doctoral students enrolled in a recognized degree program.
• By the time research commences, doctoral students must have fulfilled all preliminary requirements for their degree except the dissertation. First and second-year PhD students are not eligible. Only PhD students who have defended their dissertation proposal and are ready to commence their research are eligible.
• Female applicants are especially encouraged to apply.
• Female PhD students who meet the application criteria are eligible to apply for both this fellowship and the Tanya Baker-Asad Scholarship. Applicants, however, may only receive one award.
• Scholars who received a PARC fellowship in the last three years as well as scholars who received two PARC fellowships are not eligible to apply.
• Palestinians who are also U.S. citizens may apply either to the Palestinian Research Fellowship competition or the U.S. Research Fellowship competition. They may not apply to both competitions in the same year.

1. Application form
2. Abstract (350 words max)
3. Research proposal (2,000 words max)
4. Budget
5. CV
6. Transcripts for doctoral students only
7. ID and passport information
8. Two letters of recommendation for doctoral students only

1. Fellowship awards up to a maximum of $8,000
2. The fellowship will not cover tuition.

Million Digital Master Scholarship-Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital University

• Palestinian or refugee with proof of Palestinian nationality.
• Hold a bachelor's degree with a good grade or higher.
• A student can benefit from one of the six available specializations.
• All members of the same family can benefit from the grant, as there is no specific number.
• Regardless of his specialization in the bachelor’s degree, the student can study any specialization he wants offered in the plan. 
• IELTS  exam certificate Or the TOEFL , and if the student is unable to obtain one of these certificates, he can take the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh English Language Testing System (TAG-IELTS) exam, which costs $25.
• Important note: Your registration in this form is preliminary only. To complete the registration process, you must fill in the data here and then go to the university website as shown in the final message after sending this form. 

• Students will register for the courses following the instructions that will be provided. Most
• MOOC courses are offered free of charge, but some courses require a minimal registration
• fee that is payable to the provider.
• The total fees for obtaining a graduate degree from the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital University are $1,500 payable as follows:

1.  $200 with the application to the program.
   
2. $1,300 upon the satisfactory completion of the Competency Exam.

• The fees for enrolling in the Professional Programs area a one-time fee of $400 payable upon registration to the program.
  For more details check the official website page: Here.

The Peter Salama MPH Tuition Scholarship for Refugees

• The scholarship is limited to individuals who have been granted refugee status after being displaced from Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan,Syria, Ukraine or Venezuela, or is a registered Palestinian refugee, and:
  (1) who have refugee status and are living in a country other than the applicant’s country of origin, OR
  (2) who are residing in the United States: (a) under Temporary Protected Status, or (b) as an asylee, or (c) as a pending asylum applicant.
• The scholarship recipient will begin their studies in late June 2025 (full-time MPH program only). JHSPH requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 or IELTS score of 7.0.

Jusoor Coursera Scholarship

• Be a Syrian national or Syrian - Palestinian.

1. The Jusoor-Coursera Scholarship allows participants to gain certificates without cost.
2. Jusoor has established a partnership with Coursera to offer Syrians fee-waived certified Coursera courses, through which learners will not only gain additional skills and knowledge but also gain certification that can be added to CVs and Linkedin.

Saïd Foundation Scholarship

• Hold Syrian, Jordanian, Lebanese or Palestinian nationality and permanently reside in one of these countries. The Foundation will consider Syrians residing elsewhere due to current circumstances in that country. Palestinians living in Israel may apply.
  
• Hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a UK 2:1 degree or higher. Candidates who are in the final year of their undergraduate degree will also be considered.
  
• Have work and/or voluntary experience that is relevant to their field of study and a clear career path on completion of their studies and return to their home country or region.
  
• Demonstrate leadership potential in their chosen field or sector.
  
• Have applied for an eligible course at a Foundation partner university (or have legitimate exceptional reasons for applying to a non-partner university).
  
• Have met the Foundation’s English language requirements (please see here for more details). Some universities have higher requirements; candidates must meet the English language requirements of their chosen university too.
  
• Upload all required documentation.
  

In order to be considered for a Saïd Foundation scholarship you are required to submit the following documents with your online application. All documents must be submitted with your application.

1. A copy of your high school marks/certificate.
   
2. A copy of your university transcripts and graduation certificate. If you are in the final year of your studies, please upload all transcripts you have received to date.
   
3. A copy of your current passport or national ID card (if you hold dual nationality this must be your passport/national ID card from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon or Palestine).
   
4. A copy of your English language test certificate.
   
5. Offer letter(s) from your chosen UK universities for a master’s degree course starting in autumn 2025 or evidence that you have applied to the course.
   
6. Three reference letters which must be uploaded with your application. Applications submitted without three reference letters will not be considered. Additional notes on References on the official website.
   
7. An up-to-date copy of your CV.  This should be no longer than two sides and should not include a photo.
   
8. Note:

• The only documents you will be able to provide after submission are university offers/evidence of having applied to your chosen courses (if course applications do not open until after 31^st October). These documents must be uploaded to the online application portal by 31^st January 2025.
• Flexibility will be shown towards candidates applying from Gaza.

1. The Foundation provides fully funded scholarships which include tuition fees, full maintenance/living costs for the duration of your course, an arrival allowance, visa and healthcare surcharge fees and one economy return flight.
2. A separate funding arrangement is in place for students who are selected to study at either the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge, and for Chevening partner scholars.

Advanced Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees or continuing education courses in Belgium

• Be a national of, reside in and work in one of the 31 eligible countries (list below);
• Be a holder of:
• a diploma comparable to a 2nd cycle diploma (300 ECTS credits) from a Belgian university for specialised masters and continuing education courses;
• a diploma comparable to a 1st cycle diploma (180 ECTS credits) from Belgian higher education for specialisation baccalaureates.
• Demonstrate at least two years' relevant professional experience in an ARES partner country.
• Palestinian territory is eligible.

1. Have a Giraf account (create one or use your account if it has already been created and validated by ARES).
2. Access the application form by clicking on Application for international training > My tasks > Competitive calls .
3. Fill in the form (it can be filled in several times. You can find it in Competitive calls > My tasks ).
4. Submit your application by clicking on Submit my application . Once submitted, you will be able to consult your file in the My submitted files table. However, you will no longer be able to modify it .

1. International travel expenses;
2. Subsistence allowance;
3. Exceptional costs associated with visa applications (only for bachelor's degrees and specialised master's degrees);
4. Tuition fees (only for bachelor's degrees and specialised master's degrees);
5. Indirect mission expenses (for continuing education only);
6. Insurance costs.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program- University of British Columbia

To be eligible for consideration for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Masters’ Degree Program at UBC, the applicant must:

• have completed a Bachelor’s degree;
• not already have a Master’s degree;
• be 35 years old or younger at the time of application (i.e. born in 1989 or after);
• be a citizen or a refugee of a Sub-Saharan African country (listed here);
• be applying for a Master’s degree in one of the eligible programs listed below.

Your fully completed application should include (all in one application form online):

1. Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form. 
   Note: for the personal statements, succinctly answer each question with a paragraph of 200-300 words
2. Submit a CV/resume. 
3. Provide two reference letters on official letterhead. Attach these to the application. DO NOT email them 
4. Transcripts. 

3. Apply to your UBC Faculty

1. Once your Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application is complete, eligible applicants will receive an email with instructions to submit an online application to UBC. Review the instructions for faculty applications
2. You may be eligible for a fee waiver if your citizenship and correspondence address is located in one of the world’s 50 least developed countries, according to the United Nations. Please visit this website to check which countries are on the list: If your country is not listed above, please request a fee waiver when you are submitting your Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program application package. 
   
   How to apply?
   1.Decide your Program(s) of Interest from the list.
   2.Consult the link below identifying the Minimum Academic Requirements/International Credentials for Graduate Students, listed by country to determine your academic eligibility for the degree program and the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
3. If your Bachelor’s degree was not taught in English, make arrangements to take an English Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS) and have the results sent to UBC. Please visit this website to confirm whether you meet UBC’s English requirement.

1. Tuition & Books
2. Flights & Immigration support
3. Room and Board
4. Stipends for living expenses
5. Health Insurance
6. Career services & Support
7. Access to a global Mastercard Foundation alumni network
8. **Social Entrepreneurship Fund (Initiative for scholars who are enterprising and want to start a venture back on the continent).
   *For more information, visit official webs31ite.

Catholic Relief Services Education Grant

1. Scanned copy of the front of a UNHCR blue/yellow card or white paper for parent/guardian.
2. Scanned copy of the front of a UNHCR blue/yellow card or white paper for the student aged between 6-20.
3. Scanned copy of residency permit.
4. A scanned copy of a passing/failure certification from the school for school year 2023/2024.
5. If available, a scanned copy of stamped registration letter from the school.
   
   Application Link: Here

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program- McGill University

• Be admissible to one of the eligible programs at McGill University. 
• Have NEVER registered for, nor completed a master’s degree. 
• Be a citizen of and live in a Sub-Saharan African Country (view eligible countries). Note: Sudan and South Sudan are eligible. 
• Have a valid passport and be admissible to Canada as an International Student (requiring a Study Permit).  Those with dual citizenship, asylee, refugee or permanent resident status in the US, Canada, UK or EU are not eligible. 
• Have an exceptional record of service, leadership, and activity in your school and/or community. 
• Demonstrate a desire to give back to your home community.
• Must be less than 35 years old at the time of application. 
• Applicants with First Class Honors or equivalent have a stronger chance of being admitted. 
  

  All applicants, regardless of country of origin or educational backgrounds, must: 

  1. Hold a bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill University) in a subject closely related to the program selected for graduate studies. 
  2. Ensure your bachelor’s degree meets equivalency requirements. Applicants with First Class Honors or equivalent have a stronger chance of being admitted. 

  Meeting the minimum graduate admissions requirements does not guarantee eligibility for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program or admission to McGill University. Consult each program page for any additional requirements. 

How to Apply

1. Determine your eligibility.
2. Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Application Form*.
3. Once your application is pre-screened, provide additional documentation as requested by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program team. 
4. Successful pre-screened applicants will be invited to apply to McGill University.  Successful applicants will receive a fee waiver and detailed instructions on how to apply for admission to McGill. 
   *You must apply to the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program first.  Only once you have been successfully pre-screened will you be invited to apply to your chosen program of study through the McGill admissions process.

1. Pre-arrival and immigration support 
2. Full international student tuition  
3. On-campus housing  
4. Personal monthly stipend (food, personal expenses, transportation, etc.) 
5. Academic tools and resources (book allowance, laptop, tutoring, etc.) 
6. A tailored leadership and professional development program 
7. Post-graduation transition expenses (ex. convocation regalia, return flight, etc.)