Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Scholarship for the MA in Media Studies at AUB

About this scholarship

A fully funded scholarship for Palestinian women, or women living in Palestine, to study the MA in Media Studies at the American University of Beirut. It was set up in 2022 with the Yafa Foundation in memory of the journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

Funding type

Covers: tuition fees, non-tuition fees and living expenses. The page does not give the amount for living expenses, and does not say whether travel or health insurance are covered.

Tuition fees

Covered

Living costs

Covered

Travel

Not specified

Insurance

Not specified

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities

Listed nationalities only — Palestinian Territories

Residence condition

No residence condition

A Palestinian woman, or a woman living in Palestine Applying for the MA in Media Studies at AUB, which starts in the fall term only The normal entry rules for AUB graduate study apply, including English The first call in 2022 also asked for a bachelor's degree, two years of work in journalism, communication or media production including one year of field reporting, a strong academic record, financial need, a research interest linked to the Palestinian cause, and a commitment to live or work in Palestine after the degree The current page does not repeat these conditions, so ask the programme about them

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 TOEFL iBT IELTS Duolingo English Test Other test Waiver possible

You must meet AUB's English requirement (RUSE) unless you are exempt, for example after a degree taught in North America, Britain, Australia or New Zealand. Minimum scores: TOEFL iBT 97, IELTS Academic 7.0, Duolingo 120, or 40 on AUB's own test, AUB-EN. A GRE Verbal score of 147 or a GMAT Verbal score of 25 also meets the requirement. With TOEFL 88 to 96, IELTS 6.0, Duolingo 110 to 115 or AUB-EN 32 to 39 you are admitted with a required English course (English 300). Some scholarships may ask for your test scores earlier.

University admission details

Admission included in application?

Apply for the MA in Media Studies through AUB's online graduate application. The steps to apply for the scholarship are in the Financial Opportunities section of that application. The deadline for Fall 2027-28 is 15 March 2027, Beirut time. The hour is not stated. The application window for this term has not opened yet. Decisions are sent from 14 May 2027, and classes begin in August 2027. The Media Studies programme may interview applicants about their background and qualifications. The scholarship page names no year and no deadline of its own. It says applications are accepted for fall terms only. Any scholarship date is shown in the Financial Opportunities section of the application. There is an application fee. Its amount is not given on the FAQ page.

Required documents

Online graduate application with the application fee Statement of purpose of about 400 to 500 words Two recommendation letters from teachers or employers Transcripts, with official copies sent by post or directly by your university English test result unless you are exempt After admission: a certified copy of your degree and an equivalency from the Lebanese Ministry of Education and Higher Education

Application steps

Read about the MA in Media Studies and check the English requirement. When the Fall 2027-28 window opens, start AUB's online graduate application and choose the MA in Media Studies. In the Financial Opportunities section, choose the Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Scholarship. Add your two referees and submit before 15 March 2027. For questions about the scholarship, email Dr. Greg Burris at [email protected].

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Scholarship contacts

Dr. Greg Burris, contact for the scholarship: [email protected]Copy

AUB graduate admissions: [email protected]Copy

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