The Dima Alhaj Scholarship 2027/28

About this scholarship

The Dima Alhaj Scholarship was set up in 2024 in memory of Dima Alhaj, a University of Glasgow graduate killed in Gaza in November 2023 while working with the World Health Organization. It is for Palestinian nationals living in Palestine. Two fully funded awards are offered for 2027-28: one for an undergraduate degree and one for a taught master's. The university says applications for 2027-28 will open soon; dates have not yet been announced. The 2026 round closed on 30 April 2026 at 23:00 GMT, so similar timing is likely.

Funding type

Full tuition fee waiver for the length of study £9,010 a year towards study and living costs University accommodation for the length of study (private accommodation is not covered) Visa costs and the Immigration Health Surcharge A flight to Glasgow Cannot be held with another University of Glasgow scholarship

Tuition fees

Covered

Living costs

Covered

Travel

Covered

Insurance

Covered

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities

Listed nationalities only — Palestinian Territories

Residence condition

Must live in listed countries — Palestinian Territories

An application for an eligible programme at the University of Glasgow for 2027-28 Palestinian national Domiciled in Palestine International fee status A valid passport at the time of application

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 TOEFL iBT PTE Academic Cambridge English Waiver not mentioned

The scholarship sets no separate language test. You must meet the University of Glasgow's English requirement for your chosen programme.

University admission details

Required before applying?

Undergraduate and full-time taught master's programmes are eligible. PhD, PgDip, PGDE and part-time programmes are not. Your programme application must already be in progress when you apply for the scholarship; if you have not started one, submit it first and then return to the scholarship application.

Required documents

University of Glasgow programme application Valid passport Proof of Palestinian nationality and of living in Palestine Any scholarship form the university publishes when applications open

Application steps

Apply for an eligible undergraduate or taught master's programme at the University of Glasgow for 2027-28. Watch the scholarship page; the 2027-28 opening date has not yet been announced. You can register on the page to be told when applications open. Submit the scholarship application before the deadline once it is published. In the 2026 round the deadline was 30 April 2026 at 23:00 GMT. Use the enquiry form on the scholarships pages if you are unsure whether you are eligible.

Requirement checklist

Scholarship contacts

University of Glasgow scholarships team (enquiry form): Contact form (opens in a new tab)

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