Durham Palestine Educational Trust

Durham Palestine Educational Trust Master's Scholarship

The Durham Palestine Educational Trust offers scholarships for Palestinian students from the West Bank or Gaza to pursue a one-year taught Master's degree at Durham University, UK. The scholarship is designed for students who have completed their undergraduate degree at a university in the West Bank or Gaza with strong academic performance (GPA of at least 80% or 3.0 or B). The Trust aims to support talented Palestinian students who are unable to study abroad due to financial constraints. The scholarship covers both tuition fees (provided by Durham University) and maintenance costs (provided by the Trust), including accommodation, living expenses, travel to the UK, visa costs, and other necessary expenses. Recipients are expected to be active in student or community life and must demonstrate English language proficiency acceptable to their chosen course at Durham University. Successful applicants must commit to returning to the West Bank or Gaza at the end of their course and serving as active ambassadors for Palestinians during their stay in Durham. The program also includes enrollment in a free In-sessional Academic and Study Skills course at Durham University. The Trust operates as an independent charity working in partnership with Durham University to support Palestinian education and development. The scholarship is intended for students who have not previously completed a Master's degree and who have not studied abroad except for short courses. Recipients must be able to live in the UK for 12 months as a single person and will be monitored for academic progress throughout their studies.