Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)

HESPAL aims to create the next generation of senior academics who can maintain international quality standards at Palestinian universities and develop renewed and sustainable links between Palestinian and UK universities. The scheme will upgrade academic staff in Palestinian universities through a Masters or PhD Scholarship programme. The British Council Palestine and King's College London hold an agreement to jointly support up to 2 Master's Scholarships and 1 PhD Scholarship at King's College London each year. The scholarship covers academic fees in the form of a fee waiver, living allowances for scholars covering 12 months for master's degree scholars and 3 years for PhD scholars, and arrival and thesis allowance. Scholars are expected to cover travel costs, visa fees, health insurance, IELTS examination fees, and any other unforeseen costs. Scholarships do not cover costs for accompanying family members.