Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship
We offer Postgraduate Taught (PGT) scholarships for citizens of Gaza who have been displaced as a result of the ongoing conflict in the region and are living in a different country (outside of the UK).
Applications for the scholarship are now open and will close at 12pm on 24 March 2025.
The scholarship provides:
- the full cost of tuition fees
- £12,000 in payments given directly to you for accommodation, study and living costs
- Up to £5,500 towards the cost of your travel to the UK, Visa and NHS surcharge (for healthcare)
- Full membership to The Edge, the University’s gym and sports centre.
Applying for the scholarship is not an application to gain a place on a course. To apply for a course, you must follow the instructions on your course page on Course Search.
Degrees you can study
You can apply for this scholarship if you have applied for most full-time postgraduate taught degrees starting in the 2025/26 academic year.
Please note the following postgraduate degrees are ineligible for this scholarship:
- Materials Science
- Physics (including Nuclear Physics)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering
- Minerals Technology
- Materials Technology
- Any programme that is 100% online taught by the Digital Education Service
Unfortunately, you cannot apply for this Scholarship for Foundation, Undergraduate or Postgraduate Research study.
Check if you are eligible to apply
To apply for this scholarship you must meet all of the following criteria. You must:
- have been a citizen of Gaza before the escalation of the conflict in October 2023
- be currently living outside of Gaza and not in the UK
- have already applied to study a course at the University of Leeds
- possess a valid travel document (normally a passport) accepted by UKVI for the purposes of applying for a student visa
- have safe access to a UK Visa processing centre in the country you are currently living in.
Offer to study
You must apply separately to your programme of study – applications to this scholarship are for funding only. Your Unconditional offer to study must have been received before 31 March 2025 for your scholarship application to be processed.
If you are considering applying for the scholarship, we recommend applying for your programme of study as soon as possible to give yourself the best chance of receiving your offer to study before the deadline.
We also recommend emailing your School’s admissions team (found on your course’s information page) to let them know you are applying for the Gazan Humanitarian Scholarship and require an Unconditional offer before 31 March for this. Please note, your Academic School may not be able to accommodate this request.
Apply for the scholarship
Applications to the scholarship are open until 12pm on Monday 24 March 2025.
All eligible applications will be processed after the closing date and not on a first come first served basis.
Apply for the scholarship
(Online form)
To apply for a place on your chosen course, visit Course Search and follow the instructions on the relevant page.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the scholarship only open to Postgraduate Taught (PGT) programmes?
Unfortunately, due to restrictions on the funding available, we are accepting applications for Postgraduate Taught (PGT) degrees only.
Can I apply by email?
We cannot accept applications by email. You must apply via the online form.
I have applied for the scholarship, is there anything else I need to do?
You must also apply for your programme of study. You can find information on how to apply for your programme on its individual page at Course Search. We recommend doing this as soon as possible to give yourself the best chance of having an Unconditional Offer before 31 March 2025. Without an Unconditional Offer by this date, we will not be able to process your scholarship application.
When do applications and close and will I hear about my scholarship application?
Applications close at 12pm on Monday 24 March 2025. No applications will be accepted after this time. We will contact all applicants by 4 April 2025 to confirm if your application will be processed. The top applicants will be invited to an online interview taking place between 21st-26th April 2025. The successful scholars will be selected after interviews.
Do I need to evidence my Unconditional Offer to study?
No, we will be able to confirm this with our Admissions team.
I am currently living in Gaza or the United Kingdom, can I apply?
No, the scholarship is only open to applicants currently living outside of Gaza (excluding the United Kingdom) to ensure applicants have safe access to visa and travel options.
What English Language requirements will I need for the scholarship?
You need to have met any conditions for your offer to study, including English Language requirements, by 28 March 2025 for us to process your scholarship application. Please contact the Academic School you have applied to study in to find out how to meet those requirements. There are no specific English Language requirements for the scholarship itself.
Do I need a reference or will a reference improve my chances of getting a scholarship?
No, a reference is not required and supplying one will not affect your chances of securing a scholarship.
Can I switch to the University of Leeds if I am currently studying a programme elsewhere and apply for the scholarship?
As long as you have an Unconditional Offer to begin study at the University of Leeds in September or October 2025, you can apply for the scholarship.
Can I include family on my Student Visa application?
No, dependents cannot be included on a student visa application associated with this Scholarship. Your dependents may be able to apply for Visit Visas while you study, but the University is not responsible for arranging this.
Do I need a student visa to apply for the scholarship?
No, if you are successful in securing a scholarship, the University will support you through the visa process at this stage. It is your responsibility to ensure you are able to safely reach a visa processing centre in the country you are currently living in before applying for the scholarship.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the scholarship that are not answered in our FAQ, please email our Scholarships Team at GazanHumanitarianScholarships@leeds.ac.uk