University of Sheffield is pleased to offer one scholarship for a taught postgraduate student from Gaza in 2026.
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Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate Taught Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate Taught Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
- The 2026 scholarship covers the cost of tuition, accommodation in a single occupant en-suite room in University halls of residence and a maintenance award of £5,000.
Requirements for Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate Taught Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
To apply and be considered for the scholarship you must:
- be a citizen of Gaza or having been a citizen of Gaza prior to the escalation of the conflict in October 2023;
- be self-funding and classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes;
- not have previously studied outside of your country of residence or hold a qualification equal to or higher than a Masters;
- hold a conditional or unconditional offer from the University of Sheffield before the application deadline to study a one year, full-time postgraduate taught masters course starting in September 2026.
Points to note
- Distance learning and part-time students are not eligible for the scholarship.
- The scholarship does not include any support for pre-sessional English courses or assessments.
- The scholarship cannot be awarded in conjunction with any other scholarships, discounts or rewards from the University.
- Proof of qualifications (including IELTS) and references are not needed as part of the scholarship application. You may need to provide proof as part of your course application, you can speak to our Admissions Team about this ([email protected]).
- Full terms and conditions will be sent to the successful applicant when the award is confirmed.
- Applicants who left Gaza because of the escalation of the conflict in October 2023 are eligible to apply but will need to evidence that they were resident in Gaza immediately prior to this time.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Gaza-Palestine Postgraduate Taught Scholarship Postgraduate Scholarship
Applying for the scholarship is a competitive process and not all applications are successful; a panel of senior members of staff will select the strongest application.
The panel will be looking to see in particular if you have:
- Provided a clear rationale for applying for a postgraduate course at the University of Sheffield.
- Clearly articulated future ambitions; these goals relate to the postgraduate degree you have applied for, and how your learning will benefit others.
- You have relevant work or volunteering experience for the course you are applying for.
Where applications are of a similar standing applicants who are currently residing in Gaza will be prioritised.
Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027
Application Deadline
May 25, 2026How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
University of Sheffield on finance.ssid.shef.ac.uk to apply
- The deadline to submit your application is 1pm (UK time) on Tuesday 26 May 2026. To access the application form you will need to use your MUSE for applicants log in details (these will be sent to you shortly after you receive your course offer). You can apply for a course online.
- Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified before the end of June 2026.
Contact: Email: [email protected] Tel: +44(0)114 222 9754 (option 1)
For more information, kindly visit University of Sheffield scholarship webpage.
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