St Andrews Education for Palestinian Students (STEPS)
About This Opportunity
This scholarship, co-funded by STEPS and the University of St Andrews, provides funding for two Palestinian students to undertake a one-year postgraduate taught or research Masters programme of study. STEPS (St Andrews Education for Palestinian Students) is a charity registered in Scotland that was established in January 2011 as an independent charitable foundation to provide funding for Palestinian students at the University of St Andrews. The scholarship is specifically designed to support Palestinian students, with priority given to those recently displaced and those who have studied at universities in the West Bank, Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, or Syria. The program aims to enable recipients to contribute to Palestinian civic society upon completion of their studies.
Who Can Apply
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Citizenship
- PS
- Project in
- United Kingdom
- Applicants
- individual
Application Details
Stages
- 1 two_stage
Required documents
Review process
Applications are reviewed by STEPS trustees. Shortlisted candidates are invited for online interviews to assess academic excellence, motivation and career aspirations, and contribution to Palestinian society.
Additional benefits
- housing
- travel_support
- health_insurance
Restrictions
- geographic_restrictions
- no_concurrent_funding
Post-award obligations
- present_findings
External Application
This opportunity requires you to apply directly on the funder's website.
Apply on External SiteKey Information
- Award Amount
- Not specified
- Application Deadline
-
April 09, 2026 at 23:59 UTCDue in 80 days
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