Scholarship
HESPAL (Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians)
HESPAL provides scholarships for Palestinian students to pursue postgraduate studies at UK universities. The program aims to develop the academic and professional capacity of Palestinian higher education institutions.
About this scholarship
HESPAL (Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians) is offered by British Council at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition fees, monthly stipend and additional allowances, provided as tuition and living support.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as tuition and living funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition fees, monthly stipend and additional allowances. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Palestinian.
Eligibility
Applicants must be resident citizens of the Occupied Palestinian Territories, currently employed by a Palestinian partner university, and nominated by their home institution.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-02-27. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Nationality requirements
Palestinian
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- British Council
- Award
- Full tuition fees, monthly stipend and additional allowances
- Funding type
- tuition and living
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Palestinian
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-02-27
- Verification
- Not yet manually verified
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-08-26