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Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)
University Rank:#40
Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)
Available
About
- Funding Durationyearly
- Apply Date2024-2025
- GenderBoth
- Destination CountriesUnited Kingdom
- Scholarship TypesPartial Funding, Tuition Fees
- Number Of Scholarships3 Scholarship
- CitizenshipsPalestine, State of
Study LevelsPhD (Philosophy Doctorate), Master by Research, Master by Course Work, Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Professional Doctorate
DegreesAll
Requirements
Additional Requirements
HESPAL aims to create the next generation of senior academics who can maintain international quality standards at Palestinian universities and develop renewed and sustainable links between Palestinian and UK universities. The scheme will upgrade academic staff in Palestinian universities through a Masters or PhD Scholarship programme. The scholarship covers the following:
Tuition fees
Pre-departure briefing from the British Council
Arrival allowances
Thesis allowances
Monthly allowance to cover living expenses
Annual bench fees which may be required for certain PhD programmes in health and sciences
NB: Scholarships do not cover the costs for any accompanying family.
Applicants must meet HESPAL eligibility requirements:
be a resident citizen of Palestinian Territories.
be currently employed by the Palestinian University which nominates him/her, which must be one of the participating Palestinian universities.
sign a written undertaking to return to Palestine within a time frame agreed, normally one year.
Applicants must meet King's eligibility requirements for the Master's Scholarship:
Have a bachelor's degree from a Palestinian university with a minimum grade of very good (and equivalent to at least a 2.1 Bachelor's Degree from the UK)
have IELTS certification appropriate for the course and university (normally at least 6.5, sometimes higher depending on the subject).
Applicants must meet King's eligibility requirements for the PhD Scholarships, which are typically:
A minimum of bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours in an appropriate subject for a PhD candidate.
have IELTS certification appropriate for the course and university (normally at least 6.5, sometimes higher depending on the subject).
Selection Process
Academic excellence
How to Apply
Applicants must complete the HESPAL application form in collaboration with their Palestinian university. Palestinian universities will then nominate their selected candidates and send all nominee applications to the British Council Palestine. The British Council Palestine will check applications for eligibility and co-ordinate the selection of applications with King's College London, and they will also be responsible for the final placement of scholars.
NB: candidates who are interested in studying at King's College London must also submit an admissions application to King's College London using the online application system "King's Apply", and be able to secure an admission offer for their chosen degree programme.
For further information about the Scholarships, timelines, and how to apply, please visit the HESPAL Website.