Scholarships for Palestinian nationals to study at the UM
Type:
Scholarship
Organization: University of Malta
Countries:
Malta
Degree levels:
Master
Funding:
The Scholarships will cover:
- Payment of the University of Malta Tuition Fee
- A subsistence allowance amounting to €1300 per month to be used towards accommodation, transport, living and academic expenses and any other costs that may arise during the student’s residence in Malta.
- One return journey (Palestine – Malta - Palestine), the cost of which is capped at €1000. Any additional trips or travel costs higher than this amount will have to be covered by the student.
- Visa expenses to be capped at €350.
Eligibility:
Applicants who intend to apply for the scholarship must meet the entry requirements set out by the University of Malta and the conditions for joining the specific programme indicated above at the time of application. Applicants who can only be considered on a conditional basis (i.e. are not in a position to provide proof of attainment of the academic qualifications required to join the programme) at the time of application cannot be considered for the scholarship
Applicants will be required to attend an online interview.
Applicants for other courses cannot be considered for this scholarship.
Applicants should be Palestinian nationals, currently residing in Palestine and show a clear intention to return to Palestine at the end of their studies in Malta. Dual nationals who also hold EU nationality are not eligible.
The applicant’s lived experience in Palestine, limits and extent of access to international opportunities, background, location and access to further education locally and abroad may be taken into consideration during the selection process.
Applicants employed in public office in Palestine, or working actively with NGOs in Palestine, will be preferred.
Preference will be given to applicants who would be unable to attend the programme without the scholarship.
The scholarship holder will be requested to enter into an agreement with the University of Malta for the duration of studies in Malta, which agreement will be binding in terms of the observation of rules and regulations of the host University and host country, to seriously engage in studies, register monthly progress with the academic tutor/coordinator, and complete the set programme within the established time-frame.
Deadline:
June 5, 2026
Notes:
For more information please visit:
https://www.um.edu.mt/study/feesfunding/scholarships/palestinianscholarships/
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