Palestinian Scholarship

• Be Palestinian, priority will be given to those who normally reside in the West Bank, Gaza or one of the Palestinian refugee camps
• Be currently residing in Palestine or be a holder of Palestinian travel documents
• Require a Student visa to study in the UK
• Apply and hold an offer of study for a foundation, undergraduate or a postgraduate taught Masters course at Goldsmiths for 2026 entry
• Be taught in person (online degrees are not eligible)
• Priority will be given to applicants who have not studied at a university outside the West Bank, Gaza, Israel, or Lebanon
• Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously completed a degree or who are not currently studying for a degree at the time of application

1. A full tuition fee waiver.
2. A living allowance of £19,550 during the studies.
3. The cost of a return trip to and from the UK.

TIMEP Non-Resident Fellowship

• At least five years of relevant work or academic experience in a field related to the proposed area of focus
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic
• Demonstrated commitment to TIMEP’s mission and principles
• Connectivity to civil society, grassroots groups, and/or experts and advocates on-the-ground

To apply, candidates should submit the following:

• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Cover letter (the cover letter should include the applicant’s proposed mandate and a brief explanation of the topic and its importance)

Applications should be submitted in English, via this Google Form.

AI for Science Masters (Google DeepMind Scholarship at AIMS South Africa)

• be a resident in Africa at time of application*,
• be a citizen of any country in Africa,
• have completed a four-year undergraduate degree or a three-year undergraduate degree with an honours year by August 2025.
• not have held a previous scholarship to study at an AIMS centre.
• Your undergraduate degree could be in physics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering or any other discipline with a strong computational and mathematical component.

• Your curriculum vitae
• A motivation letter of around 500 words
• Academic transcripts
• Representative examples of work that you’ve done in the mathematical sciences (to be found on the application site)
• Coding problem (to be found on the application site)

St Andrews Education for Palestinian Students (STEPS)

• Priority will be given to applicants who have recently been displaced and to those who have only studied at universities in the West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, or Syria.
• If applicants have undertaken studies in another Middle Eastern country but cannot continue there because of severe physical or infrastructure problems, we may still consider them.
• You must not have previously completed a postgraduate degree or be studying for a postgraduate degree at the time of application.

• It is recommended that you submit an application for your chosen course at least six weeks before the STEPS deadline.
• Apply for your chosen course at the University St Andrews: Masters (MSc, MLitt, MRes, MPP) or Postgraduate research (MSc(Res), MSt(Res)). Your course should meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship (see above). After submitting your course application, you must allow up to three working days to receive login details for the My Application portal.
• When you have received your login details, apply for the scholarship by logging into My Application, follow the links to Scholarships and Funding and then search for St Andrews Education for Palestinian Students (STEPS) Scholarship (Postgraduate Masters) in the Scholarships and funding catalogue.

• References: You must also provide details of two referees, both of whom you must ask to submit current references on your behalf: The first referee must be an academic faculty member who can provide an academic reference. The second referee must be either an employer or community leader who can provide a personal reference. References must be sent directly from the referees by email to [email protected]

• full tuition fees
• accommodation fees to cover residential University costs
• maintenance stipend of £450 per month
• travel to and from the UK (one ticket for each way)
• Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs

REISS Scholarship

• The scholarship is open to Arab students who have received an official acceptance letter for a Master’s or a Ph.D programme in the Netherlands and to Dutch students who have received an official acceptance letter for a Master’s or a Ph.D programme in the Arab World.
• The candidate should have a good knowledge of English and/or of the language of study if that is not English is necessary.
• Academic excellence.
• Personal growth: Assessing the contribution the proposed field of study would have on the applicant’s continued academic and professional development and/or its potential for impact in the local context.
• Strong motivation in line with the ideals of the Lutfia Rabbani Foundation’s goal of promoting Euro-Arab dialogue and understanding.
• Financial need.

• Motivation and purpose statement (in English and a maximum of two pages).
• Curriculum Vitae (in English).
• Copy of passport in colour.
• Copies of degrees or diplomas with academic transcripts (with English translation).
• Two signed references from either academic or professional referees (in English).
• Letter of acceptance from Host University in the Netherlands.
• An official course description of the programme offered by the Host University.
• Budget: please provide a detailed financial overview including tuition fees and living expenses, as well as other sources of income to cover your study in the Netherlands for the academic year you are applying. The maximum amount that may be awarded is € 15,000 for the academic year. You can use this Budget Template.
• Signed and dated MSR Scholarship Application Form (the form can be downloaded in the application portal).

NIAS Safe Haven Fellowship

• The Safe Haven Fellowship program is open to established researchers, journalists, writers and artists. For an overview of all formal requirements, please see the regulations (under “Downloads” on this page).
• Applicants submitting a scientific research proposal must hold a PhD and have a minimum of three years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of application.
• An applicant submitting an artistic, journalistic or writing-focused proposal, is expected to have at least seven years of professional experience in their field as made evident in their provided CV.
• Applicants are required to have full proficiency in English in order to contribute effectively to the fellows’ group and receive feedback on their own research.

• Fully funded.
• Fellows are provided with an office, research facilities, communal lunch, participation in the NIAS community and commuting travel expenses or subsidised accommodation in Amsterdam. Fellows receive a stipend of €3,500 per month.

Rowan Williams Cambridge Studentship

• Hold a conditional offer of admission to the University of Cambridge for any degree.
• Bbe from an area of instability or zone of conflict.
• And/or be, or have been at risk of discrimination, persecution, suffering, violence, or other abuse of their human rights.

1. Apply for admission (postgraduate or undergraduate) to the University of Cambridge by the funding deadline specific to their course (please refer to Applying for postgraduate funding or Applying for undergraduate funding, for deadline details); AND
2. Complete a separate Rowan Williams Application Form, which can be accessed here.

• References
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) / resume
• English language test results
• Personal statement
• Research proposal
• Written work
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores
• Financial documents

• University tuition fee (home or international rate).
• Annual maintenance (sufficient for a single person).
• Other allowances (i.e. travel, visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs) considered on a need basis.

Quantedge – Cambridge Refugee Masters Scholarship

• References
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) / resume
• English language test results
• Personal statement
• Research proposal
• Written work
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) scores
• Financial documents

DAAD VORsprung Scholarship Program

1. Open to international prospective students and prospective students in Germany with a refugee background.
2. Student who aspire to study a STEM subject (Engineering and Science) in Germany

• TestDaF 3
• DSD I or DSD I PRO
• Goethe-Zertifikat B1
• telc German B1
• Proof from the school if German is the language of instruction
• Language school certificates
• DSH 1 for refugees who are already in Germany

Brunel Sanctuary Scholarship

Applicants must meet all of the following:

• Hold an "Unconditional Firm" offer for a Brunel course by the scholarship award date
• Be classified as a Home fee-paying student
• Have a specific UK immigration status (listed below)
• Start the course in the upcoming academic year
• Not already hold an undergraduate degree

• Asylum Seeker - approved application (provided no conditions have been imposed by the Home Office that prohibit study or restrict study to another institution)
• Refugee status obtained (this includes the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Relocation Scheme or similar schemes)
• Discretionary Leave to Remain as the result of an asylum claim
• Humanitarian Protection
• Immigration settlement in the UK as a result of the Family Reunion scheme
• Limited leave to remain in the UK as a family member (aged under 18) of a refugee
• Limited leave to remain granted on Human Rights grounds

Applicants must be able to verify their immigration status and are required to provide evidence in the form of a:

• Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
• Home Office letter confirming immigration status
• Passport with vignettes
• Application registration card (asylum)

Daughters for Life Scholarship

• You are a female student.
• You are a citizen and current resident of one of the MENA countries.
  (Dual citizens or residents of countries outside the MENA region are not eligible.)
• You demonstrate financial and socio-economic need.
• You are committed to returning to your home country upon completion of your studies.

• Demonstrate academic excellence (minimum grade of 75% or equivalent).
• Show resilience and achievement despite adversity.
• Make or aspire to make a meaningful contribution to improving the lives of others, particularly women and girls, through community service or leadership.
• Meet the English-language proficiency requirements of their university of choice.
• Obtain an offer of admission from one or more of DFL’s academic partners.

UNIV’R University Corridor Programme

• Be refugees individually recognized by UNHCR or by a State authority;
• Be currently residing in a first country of asylum outside the European Union (resettled refugees are not eligible);
• Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study;
• Have a minimum B2 level in English and/or French;
• Be no older than 35 years.

• Academic transcripts;
• Academic recommendation letters;
• Evidence of a good GPA.

Distance Scholarships for Refugee & Displaced Students (University of London & partners)

To be eligible for the scholarship you must:

• Have an offer for either the MSc Accounting and Financial Management, MSc Professional Accountancy, LLM, BSc Business Administration, BSc Marketing, MSc Project Management, BSc Computer Science, MSc Data Science, MA Global Diplomacy, MSc Cyber Security, Global MBA, LLB or MA Human Rights.
• Be a new student; or have become displaced in the course of your current study with the University of London.
• Have refugee or displaced person status evidenced by formal documentation.

Before you can apply for a scholarship you must first have applied for a programme of study and received an offer of a place.

• First submit a programme application form online. Online applications are located on each programmes webpage. You can find your course using our course finder search. 
• Once you have submitted the programme application form and received an offer, you can then submit a Refugee and Displaced Person scholarship application form online via this link. 
  (Scholarship applications will not be considered unless a programme application has been processed and an offer of a place received).
• To support your scholarship application you will need to provide documentary evidence of your refugee or displaced persons status. This must be current and include a valid start/end date. The accompanying evidence should be submitted via the Enquiry Hub here, select Admissions and then Scholarship/Bursary Opportunities as the categories.

UTokyo Amgen Scholars Program

• Are attending colleges or universities across the Asia region* that award a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent); and
• At the minimum, have completed their first year of undergraduate study at the time the summer program begins; and
• Are not graduating before the summer program begins, and will resume undergraduate studies for at least 1 semester or 1 quarter after the summer program ends.

* For a list of eligible countries, please check the Eligibility section of the Amgen Scholars Program webpage.

1. Portrait photo
2. Personal Identification
3. Academic Transcript
4. Proof of English proficiency
5. Latest CV
6. Letters of Recommendation

Amgen Scholars Asia Program at the National University of Singapore (NUS)

1. A strong record of academic performance
2. An interest in pursuing a Ph.D.
3. A good working knowledge of English. If not a native English speaker, English is not your first language, or your current university is not taught in English, you will need to demonstrate your English proficiency with either of the following:

1. Student Status Letter
2. Transcript
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Personal Statement
5. Proof of English Proficiency
6. Referee Reports

New Zealand Refugee Health Scholarship Programme

• Convention Refugee
• UNHCR Quota programme
• Community Organisation Refugee Sponsorship.
• Child means people who were born in New Zealand, but their parent(s) or guardian(s) resettled in New Zealand as former refugees.

1. Provide personal and contact details.
2. Supply proof of permanent residency via refugee background status, most commonly the Immigration New Zealand (INZ) issued Certificate of Identity or INZ letter which confirms date of birth, Refugee status and Permanent Residency
3. Submit a CV including any prior health work experience.
4. Write or upload a statement that describes: Your financial position. This includes: The ways in which you are currently supported financially, How you would use the scholarship, What benefits and impact this scholarship would make to you and your family, The potential impact you intend to have on the refugee health workforce and refugee health outcomes, The strengths, attributes, and support systems you have which would equip you to successfully attain your qualification and enter the health workforce.
5. personal reference – this could be from a community leader, employer, teacher, or other person who can speak to the attributes of the applicant including comments on any potential impact that the applicant may make to the NZ health workforce.
6. An academic reference – an academic advisor or supervisor at their institution, or a teacher from their school,
7.  Current academic transcript (or equivalent).
8. Copies of any other transcripts for all previous study (complete or not complete), including, English Language, university foundation or preparation studies, NCEA or university results

The Albukhary Foundation Scholarships

• To be eligible for the scholarship, the students must:

• tuition fees
• accommodation
• living expenses
• visa and one return flight to and from the applicant’s home country fully funded except for (application fee is required £75 )

World Bank “Private Sector for Refugees (PS4R)” Online Training

• Business
• Development

1. Get started by clicking on "Create One!"
2. Follow the prompts to input your email address.
3. Enter the verification code you receive in your email, then you'll be prompted to input some basic information about yourself.
4. Enter your name and information on your learning goals.
5. When you land on the Private Sector - Refugees Link page, click on "Open Content" just below the description of the course. Then you'll land on the course details page in "Saba Cloud," our e-learning platform. Click "Enroll.
6. You'll see a "Registration Confirmation" screen.
7. Close the "Registration Confirmation" screen and click "Continue" or "Launch."

Students from Sudan and Crisis‑impacted Arab Countries Scholarship – EUI Egypt

• Category A is equivalent to 90% or higher in the science section, or 80% or higher in the literature section.
• Category B is equivalent to 80% or higher but less than 90% in the science section, or 70% or higher in the literature section.
• Category C is below the above criteria.

Discount on tuition fees. 

Sudanese Students:

• $2,000 for Category A,
• $2,500 for Category B,
• and $2,900 for Category C

• $2,500 for Category A,
• $3,000 for Category B,
• and $3,500 for Category C

Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)

• Two scholarships cover Full tuition fees only.
• One scholarship is Fully Funded (covering full tuition fees plus living expenses).

Albert Einstein Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI)

University of Edinburgh Master Scholarships

(on campus)

• 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.
• 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 21 November 2025.
• Applicants must be residents and citizens or hold refugee status in an African country (including North Africa).
• 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.

• full approved tuition, accommodation, travel, living cost stipend and study materials a climate leadership programme to inspire and support scholars in making change in their communities and countries.
• participation in the Climate Enterprise School, an intensive week-long programme of training in sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Additional support to scholars with disabilities based on an assessment of needs transitions support.

Humanitarian Scholarship

• You're at serious risk due to war or conflict.
• You had to leave your home country (or move within it) in the last three years because of conflict.
• You cannot start or finish a university degree.
• You've never studied in the UK or EU before.
• You've applied for an undergraduate course starting in September 2026 at The University of Manchester.
• You can explain why you want to study this course.
• You've done well in your previous studies.

• if you’re offered a place at The University of Manchester, you must meet the English language requirements stated in your offer letter.
• It's important to note that the University does not accept Duolingo English test results.
• Official Link For Admission.

Harvard Gaza Mentorship Program

• This program connects students at Al-Azhar University and the Islamic University of Gaza with volunteer mentors from Harvard University who are committed to supporting their academic and professional growth. Through this partnership, mentees will receive individualized guidance designed to help them pursue their aspirations with confidence and clarity.

1. Fill in the online application here

1. Fully funded program.
2. Mentors can help with anything ranging from online course opportunities, applying to study abroad, internship opportunities, volunteering, or overall career growth guidance.
3. This program will provide eight individual advising sessions between the mentors and mentees, four group sessions, and three office hours for questions and clarifications between the 15th of November and the beginning of February. This is meant to help students whose educational journey was put on stand-by because of the war find ways to look towards the future and compensate even the slightest bit for the learning and career growth they missed on in the past years. 

• The scheme has been set up to provide scholars who are currently or were previously based in Gaza, with an affiliation to a department in the Faculty, including access to University of Exeter online resources (e.g. Library access). Scholars will also be offered department affiliation so that they may join online events and integrate with the academic community where possible.

• Virtual Scholars will be aligned to a department.
• Directors of Research and Impact will be the point of contact for Virtual
• Scholars within their department.
• Virtual Scholars will be set up with an Exeter Associate IT account:
• i. The Exeter Associate IT account will provide access to the University of
• Exeter’s digital library resources.
• ii. Virtual Scholars will have access to the University of Exeter’s network
• and be issued with an Exeter email account for the duration of their
• term.
• iii. Virtual Scholars should familiarise themselves with the University of Exeter’s IT account policy.

yraRequired documents v according to the chosen level of study.
 

IIE-SRF accepts applications from professors, researchers, and public intellectuals who face threats and cannot continue their work in their home countries. Scholars from any country and in any academic field or discipline may qualify. 

Preference is given to scholars who:

• hold a Ph.D. or highest degree in their field and have significant teaching and/or research experience at a university, college, or other institution of higher learning;
• have an established record of published research;
• demonstrate superior academic accomplishment or promise;
• are facing or have recently fled from immediate, targeted threats to their lives and/or careers in their home countries or countries of residence;
• will benefit their home and/or host academic communities.

1. Application Form
2. Current CV or resume. 
3. Academic statement. 
4. Personal statement. 
5. Reference letters.
6. A copy of your Ph.D. or highest degree.
7. Samples of your most current research publications.
8. If you have already secured a commitment from a university or other institution to host your fellowship, please provide a letter from the host indicating their intent to host, if you are awarded. Please note that this is not a requirement.
   
   Note: Please submit all application materials via email to [email protected]. 

• In addition to the fellowship grant, many IIE-SRF fellows are eligible for funding to help defray the costs of relocation to the host institution. Fellows traveling internationally to undertake a fellowship appointment receive $5,000 for relocation expenses, while those traveling domestically receive $2,000. Fellows who do not need to relocate in order to undertake their fellowship appointment are not eligible for relocation funding.
• In most cases, IIE-SRF can arrange for the fellow and their dependents’ airfare for relocation to the host institution.

UNESCO Mentorship program for African women in quantum science

Quantum science

• Female PhD students from Africa in STEM fields
• Must be familiar with linear algebra

• Fill in the online application Here.

• In addition to the open course, UNESCO is offering a dedicated mentorship and live training track for up to 50 outstanding female PhD students in STEM from across Africa.

African Media Union Fellowship for Journalists

• Each fellow is paired with a dedicated mentor—an accomplished media professional with over 15 years of experience in journalism, news management, content creation, or media strategy. Mentors are carefully selected based on their expertise, regional representation, and alignment with the thematic priorities of Agenda 2063. Their contributions go far beyond coaching; they serve as trusted advisors, role models, and collaborators in shaping high-quality, impactful storytelling.

The mentorship model include

• Monthly mentorship sessions tailored to each fellow's goals and project needs
• Editorial guidance on story development, structure, sourcing, and ethical standards
• Connection to networks, tools, and resources within the African and global media landscape
•  Practical support on pitching, multimedia production, and cross-platform storytelling

• This program connects students at Al-Azhar University and the Islamic University of Gaza with volunteer mentors from Harvard University who are committed to supporting their academic and professional growth. Through this partnership, mentees will receive individualized guidance designed to help them pursue their aspirations with confidence and clarity.

1. Fully funded program.
2. Mentors can help with anything ranging from online course opportunities, applying to study abroad, internship opportunities, volunteering, or overall career growth guidance.
3. This program will provide eight individual advising sessions between the mentors and mentees, four group sessions, and three office hours for questions and clarifications between the 15th of November and the beginning of February. This is meant to help students whose educational journey was put on stand-by because of the war find ways to look towards the future and compensate even the slightest bit for the learning and career growth they missed on in the past years. 

University of Sussex - Scholarships for Palestine (2025)

• Be a holder of Palestinian ID/travel documents.
• Be classified as 'Overseas' for fees.
• Be ordinarily resident in Gaza or the West Bank, or have been so until the escalation of the conflict in October 2023.
• Priority will be given to those who are ordinarily resident in Gaza or displaced Palestinians in refugee camps.
• Priority will also be given to those who do not currently hold a Masters degree or have never studied outside Palestine.

1. In order to be considered for the scholarship, you will need to have accepted an offer of a place on an eligible Masters course.
2. Applicants will be required to submit evidence of nationality/residence and provide a statement that demonstrates why they should be selected to receive the scholarship.
3. Selection will be made based on applicants’ statements on the following:
   
   1. Why they have chosen to apply to Sussex?
   2. What they will bring to the Sussex community?
   3. Future intended contributions to Palestine.

• Full tuition fee waiver and living costs.
• Full 'Overseas' tuition fee waiver £16,440 living costs.
• Sussexsport membership.

Shireen Abu Akleh MA Scholarship in Palestine Studies

 Palestine Studies

To apply, you must complete and submit an online application form and upload certain documents, including:

A letter of reference supporting your academic ability (you are required to provide the actual reference rather than just contact details).
A copy of your CV.
Transcript(s) detailing grades and content from your previous qualification(s).
A covering letter of no more than 300 words responding to the following questions:
1. What is your interest in your chosen programme of study and what are you hoping to learn?
2. What are your future ambitions and how will your studies help you to achieve them?
3. What would being awarded this Shireen Abu Akleh MA Scholarship mean to you – what difference would it make?
4. As an Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies Masters Excellence Scholar, how might you act as an ambassador for the University?.

• Application link: Here.

Hadhramout Foundation Scholarship for Yemeni Students

1. Yemeni national.
2. Register for this scholarship with the Hadhramout Foundation (see how to apply below).
3. For new graduate degree-seeking students, admission to any graduate program at AUC, satisfying AUC graduate admissions requirements.
4. For continuing students; to retain the fellowship, the recipient must maintain a GPA of 3.2.
5. Demonstrate financial need.

• Tuition fees coverage for a maximum of nine credits per semester.
• Student services and activities fees.
• Monthly stipend.
• Monthly housing allowance or accommodation in university residences at the AUC New Cairo campus.
• May cover conference or thesis research expenses for eligible fellows.
• May cover academic English remedial courses.

Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate Taught Scholarship 2025

• Be a citizen of Gaza or having been a citizen of Gaza prior to the escalation of the conflict in October 2023.
• Be self-funding and classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.
• Hold a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Sheffield before the application deadline to study a one year, full-time postgraduate taught masters course starting in September 2025.

• The 2025 scholarship covers the cost of tuition, accommodation in a single occupant en-suite room in University halls of residence and a maintenance award of £5,000.

Industrial Fellowship Programme in Vaccine Manufacturing

• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
• • Biotechnology

The industrial fellowship programme is targeted at recent (not more than 3 years) graduates
(Bachelors and Masters) of the following and/or related fields:
• Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Biotechnology.
The proposed programme is designed to equip recent graduates with necessary competences
as described by the developed Vaccine R&D and Vaccine Manufacturing Competency
Frameworks – Africa CDC. Participants will gain a 1-year valuable hands-on vaccine
manufacturing industry experience, including a strong focus on current Good Manufacturing
Practices (cGMP). The fellows will be placed in one of the active vaccine manufacturing
institutions in one of the following countries:
Senegal, South Africa, and Egypt.

Additional requirements:

• Citizens of an African Union Member
  States.
  • Must possess a valid passport.
  • Must be available to participate to the
  industrial fellowship programme in one of
  the listed countries.

Ferguson Scholarship-Aston University

• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Drug Delivery
• Pharmacokinetics
• Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
•  Biotechnology
•  Psychology (Conversion programme)
•  Neuroscience for Drug Discovery
• Addiction and Mental Health
•  Bioinformatics and Genomic Medicine
•  Neuropharmacology
• Biosciences

• You must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the above courses
• Be a national from India or an African country
• Hold a 2:1 degree or equivalent in a relevant subject for the course you are applying for
• Be a self-funded student. No agency referred candidates would be eligible. 

• Submit an application for your chosen course by selecting 'APPLY NOW' on the course web pages (select appropriate programme from list above).
• Following the above complete scholarship web form at bottom of this page before the scholarship deadline (30th June 2025).
  NB: you will be asked to include your 9 digit application number beginning 25………
• The announcements for the applications for this scholarship are to be made by 31 July 2025 (midnight UK time). Please note that this is the final extended deadline for applications.

Each candidate can look to receive full tuition cover (value of £22,500) exclusively available to students from Africa and India for the 2025/26 academic year. With £6,000 additional contribution towards living costs. 

• Agriculture
• Human Capital
• Engineering
• Investment, Operations management & programming, Sustainability, Procurement Delivery & Performance Monitoring, Risk Management, Finance, Capacity Development Governance, Natural Resource and Knowledge Management
• Economics, Statistics and Data Management, Human Resources Management
• Information Management Technology, Real Estate Management and Services
• Translation and Interpretation, Communication, Legal, Corporate Governance & Advisory Functions or any other field of study that the Bank may deem relevant to its operations.

• Must have attained the age of majority in their country of nationality or origin and be not more than Thirty (30) years old at the time of commencement of the internship program.
• Be currently enrolled in a master’s level degree program in a recognized public or private educational institution of higher learning.
• The candidate can apply for an internship within one (1) year of having obtained such a degree.
• Be nationals of the member Countries of the African Development Bank.
• Provide a letter from their school confirming their enrollment or a copy of the above-mentioned Degree. Applicants must be fluent in at least one of the Banks’s two working languages (English or French).
• Be able to use the Bank's standard software packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); knowledge of SAP is desirable.

1. Applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are considered for the Programme will be contacted.
    
2. Applicants should submit a concise Curriculum Vitae (CV) and any additional documents that may be stated as required. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. http://www.afdb.org.

• Internships shall be granted to each candidate for a period not less than three (3) months and not more than six (6) months. The internship is authorized only once for any candidate.
• Selected interns will perform their internship either remotely or on-site depending on the needs of their respective hiring units. Remote interns are expected to have access to a personal computer, reliable internet connection and a conducive living environment that facilitates smooth and uninterrupted remote working.
• On-site interns shall be responsible for their air travel (in case of) to and from the Bank’s location as well as their upkeep.
• The Bank will use reasonable efforts to assist the concerned interns in obtaining their entry and residence visas.
• Eligible Interns will benefit from a medical insurance coverage paid by the Bank during the period of their internship. 
• Eligible interns will be provided with a monthly stipend.

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.)