Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship - University of Leeds

About this scholarship

Scholarships for citizens of Gaza, including those displaced after the escalation of the conflict in October 2023. Applications for 2026 entry are closed. Applications for 2027 entry will open in early 2027.

Funding type

Tuition fees, £10,000 for study and living costs, £3,500 towards the cost of travel, visa charges and NHS surcharge. Also 12 months of accommodation, and membership to the Edge, the University's gym and sports centre.

Tuition fees

Covered

Living costs

Covered

Travel

Partially covered

Insurance

Partially covered

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities

Listed nationalities only — Palestinian Territories

Residence condition

Residence not mentioned

Be a resident of Gaza or have been a resident of Gaza displaced from the region after the escalation of the conflict in October 2023. Not currently reside in the UK. Have already applied to study a course at the University of Leeds. Possess a valid travel document (normally a passport) accepted by UKVI for the purposes of applying for a student visa.

Minimum grade

Not stated

Work experience asked for

Not stated

Return condition

Return condition not stated

How to apply

Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required IELTS Duolingo English Test TOEFL iBT Waiver not mentioned

No specific language requirements are needed for the scholarship. However, to obtain an unconditional offer to study on your programme, you will need to provide evidence of your English Language competence Online tests such as IELTS online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition and Duolingo English Test (DET) may be accepted as well as in-person evidence from testing centres.

University admission details

Required later?

Restricted to 1-year full time Postgraduate Taught Master's courses An unconditional offer must be obtained by 20 April 2026 Excluded courses: Materials Science Physics (including Nuclear Physics) Mechanical Engineering Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering Minerals Technology Any course that is 100% online, taught by the Digital Education Service

Required documents

CV references proof of Gaza citizenship/residence English test certificate scholarship application personal statement

Application steps

Apply for an eligible academic course at Leeds and request an unconditional offer from admissions Submit the separate online scholarship application via the University of Leeds portal

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