Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)

About this opportunity

The HESPAL programme is a unique scholarship scheme supporting the capacity-building of academics and the institutional development of higher education institutions in Palestine. It aims to foster renewed and sustainable links between Palestinian and UK universities and create lasting professional networks. The British Council Palestine and the University of Bath will jointly support up to three Master's Scholarships for September 2026. The scholarship covers academic tuition fees through fee waivers, a monthly stipend, arrival and thesis allowance, and an allowance to contribute towards visa, health and travel costs. This scheme is specifically available to academic staff in Palestinian universities to study a Master's at Bath, with a particular focus on Palestinians from the Gaza strip.

12 - 25 mo

3 awards

education postgraduate master's degree higher education academic development Palestinian universities

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual

Organization Types

academic

Citizenship

🇵🇸 Palestine

Residency

🇵🇸 Palestine

Project Locations

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Region

United Kingdom

How to apply

Institutional approval

Stages

1 two_stage

Required documents

cv

Review process

Prospective applicants must be nominated by their Palestinian university and complete the HESPAL application form as well as apply for their chosen master's course at Bath. Nominations are submitted to the British Council Palestine, and selection is coordinated between the British Council and UK partner universities.

Additional benefits

travel_support
housing

Restrictions

employment_restrictions

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