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Phoenix Space Leap Higher + Gaza Emergency Relief Fund

Open now: the Gaza Emergency Relief Fund (ERF) is the part currently taking applications, for students who already hold an unconditional offer from a UK, Irish or Dutch university and can show financial need. It prioritises visa and Immigration Health Surcharge fees for students who are otherwise fully funded, essential living costs where tuition is already covered, and post-arrival support. Your university makes the final decision, so contact its funding or scholarships office as well. Closed or ended: the Interstellar Scholarship Fund closed on 15 May 2026, and the Orion programme is no longer running. Launchpad admissions mentoring is open only to Palestinian students in grades 10 to 12 or recent graduates with a GPA of 97% or higher, so check that bar before you spend time on it. This is money and mentoring, not an evacuation corridor, and it cannot get you out of Gaza.

Exit support: not a guaranteed corridor — check current status.

Türkiye Bursları (Turkish Government Scholarship)

Fully funded: tuition, monthly stipend, housing, flights, and a Turkish language year. No IELTS. Undergraduate applicants must be under 21, master's under 30. Applications normally run 10 January to 20 February each year, so expect the next window around January to February 2027. Exact dates are published on turkiyeburslari.gov.tr a few weeks beforehand, so ignore unofficial sites quoting dates.

Ireland · Ireland-Palestine Scholarship Programme (IPSP)

A fully funded one-year master's in Ireland, applied for through Amideast, for study starting in the 2027/28 academic year. Deadline: 20 October 2026, 23:59 Palestine time. Key exclusions first: you must NOT already hold a master's or higher qualification; you must not have applied to the Ireland Fellows Programme more than once before; and this is a master's award only, not a route to a PhD. You must be a Palestinian currently resident in Palestine holding a Palestinian or Jerusalem ID. Documents and English: a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution at 80% or a 3.0 GPA or above, three chosen courses from the published Directory of Eligible Postgraduate Courses, and an English test score dated September 2025 or later meeting the published minimums (for example IELTS 6.5). If you do not already hold a qualifying English score, there is not enough time to sit and receive a test result before this deadline, so note the requirement for the next cycle instead. Confirm current details on the Amideast programme page before applying.

UK · HESPAL (British Council)

Fully funded UK master's. The 2026/27 cycle was open exclusively to master's applicants from Gaza, including displaced Gazans, and closed on 27 February 2026. Requires nomination by a Gazan university and normally that you are academic staff there. Master's only — PhD applicants are not eligible. Expect the next cycle to close around February 2027.

UK · University of Sheffield Gaza-Palestine PGT Scholarship

One funded taught-master's place for a student from Gaza: full tuition, en-suite university accommodation, and a £5,000 maintenance award. The 2026 cycle closed on 26 May 2026 and results were issued by the end of June 2026. Annual cycle — expect the 2027 round to open in spring 2027. Applicants still living in Gaza are prioritised, and no IELTS or references are needed for the scholarship application itself.

UK · University of Leeds Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship

Taught-master's scholarships for Gaza citizens, including those displaced after October 2023. Covers full tuition, £10,000 for living costs, up to £3,500 for travel, visa and NHS surcharge, and 12 months of accommodation. Postgraduate taught only — not foundation, undergraduate, or PhD. You must not currently reside in the UK. The 2026 entry round is closed; information for 2027 entry will be released in early 2027.

UK · University of Sussex — Scholarships for Palestine

Fully funded taught-master's scholarships for Palestinian students, with priority for those ordinarily resident in Gaza or displaced since October 2023. Covers a full 'Overseas' tuition-fee waiver for year one, £17,460 for living costs (or on-campus accommodation), visa and NHS surcharge, relocation costs, and the Duolingo test fee. You need an offer of a Sussex master's place and Palestinian ID/travel documents; unlike most UK sanctuary awards, you do not need to already be in the UK. The 2026-entry round is closed (the deadline was 1 June 2026, for a September 2026 start); watch for the 2027-entry round, expected to open in spring 2027.

UK · University of Leicester Sanctuary Seekers' Unit (Displaced Student Initiative)

Displaced Gaza students, including medical students, can complete their degrees at Leicester as visiting students. Requires reaching the UK; a strong model other universities are being asked to adopt.

UK · University of Sanctuary scholarships

Foundation-year and undergraduate at Sheffield, Birmingham, Reading, Kent, Sussex, Southampton, UEA and more. GPA-flexible, selection criteria that weigh your circumstances, with fee waivers and living stipends. Important: nearly all require you to already be resident or seeking asylum in the UK. A next-step door, not an exit from Gaza. The 2026/27 cycle is now closed (deadlines ran March to June 2026); most reopen around March to June 2027.

UK support for eligible students with fully funded 2026-entry offers

The official GOV.UK page, updated 15 July 2026, describes support for eligible students aged 18+ who hold fully funded, verified scholarships for courses starting by 31 December 2026. Universities must provide eligible students' details by 31 October 2026. Student visa requirements and associated fees still apply, and exit and timing are not guaranteed. If you already hold a fully funded offer, contact your university now. This policy does not establish the rules for a 2027 start.

Exit support: the UK government has said it will support eligible fully funded scholars to leave Gaza. This is a stated intention, not a guarantee.

Chevening · State of Palestine

Closed for now: the 2027/28 window closed on 6 October 2026, and Chevening's official site now shows applications as closed. The next cycle (2028/29) is expected to open in early August 2027 and close in early October 2027; it needs two references and a strong personal statement, so set a reminder for August 2027 and begin drafting months ahead. Good news for anyone who wins a place: on 24 June 2026 the UK Government confirmed it will again support fully funded scholars, including Chevening scholars, to leave Gaza, and has previously run expedited visas for them. The published UK support policy covers eligible 2026-entry offers; future-cycle support must be checked separately.

Exit support: the UK government has said it will again support fully funded scholars, including Chevening scholars, to leave Gaza. This is a stated intention, not a guarantee.

UK · Goldsmiths, University of London — Palestinian Scholarship

One of the strongest awards open to students still in Palestine, and it includes undergraduates: 2 undergraduate and 3 postgraduate-taught places. Key exclusions first: online degrees are not eligible and you must study in person; on a two-year postgraduate course only one year is funded; and the Integrated Foundation Certificate is not eligible, though integrated degrees are. Covers a full tuition fee waiver, a £20,500 per year living allowance, student visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs, and a return trip to and from the UK. Open to Palestinians living in Palestine or holding Palestinian travel documents, who need a UK student visa and hold an offer for a foundation, undergraduate or taught master's course. Priority goes to those from Gaza, the West Bank or a refugee camp, and to applicants who have not already completed or started a degree outside the West Bank, Gaza, Israel or Lebanon. Unlike most UK sanctuary awards, it does not require you to already be in the UK. 2026 entry is closed. Applications reopen in January 2027.

UK · University of Glasgow — The Dima Alhaj Scholarship

Named for a Glasgow alumna who worked for the WHO in Gaza and was killed there in November 2023. Two awards: one undergraduate and one postgraduate-taught. Key exclusions first: PhD, PGDip, PGDE and part-time programmes are not eligible, and it cannot be combined with another University of Glasgow scholarship. Covers a full tuition fee waiver, a £9,010 per year stipend, University of Glasgow accommodation (private accommodation is not funded), visa and Health Surcharge costs, and a flight to Glasgow. You must be a Palestinian national domiciled in Palestine, hold a valid passport at the time you apply, and already have a live application in progress for an eligible Glasgow programme. Status: the 2027-28 round, for students joining in September 2027, has not opened yet. Glasgow says it will open soon, and you can register your interest on the page to be notified. Start your passport and your programme application now, because both must be in place before you can apply for the scholarship.

Germany · DAAD Hilde Domin Programme

Fully funded, nomination-only (a German institution must nominate you). Current target group is master's and doctoral; human medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy and law are NOT eligible — check these exclusions first. Published nomination rounds: 15 March (for a summer start) and 15 September (for the following winter), with nominated students applying through DAAD's portal by around mid-October. The winter 2027/28 nomination (15 September 2026) has passed; do not assume a specific next cycle — confirm the current round on the DAAD page.

Canada · PSSAR (Palestinian Students and Scholars at Risk)

Fully funded graduate and research placements for Palestinian nationals. Note (2026): biometrics still require leaving Gaza, and PSSAR reports 130+ scholarship holders currently stuck on this step — a real bottleneck, not a formality.

Qatar · Al Fakhoora / Education Above All

Undergrad and postgrad. Competitive; high bar (often high-school GPA of 90% or above and prior university years).

Egypt · Al-Azhar and other universities

Regional option, often the most reachable; typically routed via Rafah. Ask mentors to match you.

Dutch Scholars for Palestine · public scholarships list

A maintained public directory of scholarships. They cannot help individuals directly, but this is a great directory.