University of Exeter Shireen Abu Akleh MA Scholarship 2026/27 for Palestinian Students

The Shireen Abu Akleh MA Scholarship 2026/27 recognises outstanding academic excellence and ambition. This fully funded scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides £18,000 maintenance for one Palestinian or Palestinian-descendant student pursuing the MA Palestine Studies at the University of Exeter.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: 29 May 2026
2. Value: Full tuition + £18,000 maintenance
3. Study Level: Master’s (MA Palestine Studies)
4. Sponsor: University of Exeter
5. Eligible Country: Palestine and Palestinian-descendant students

Eligibility Criteria for University of Exeter Shireen Abu Akleh MA Scholarship 2026/27 for Palestinian Students

1. Must hold an offer to study MA Palestine Studies at Exeter (2026/27 entry)
2. Must be Palestinian or of Palestinian descent
3. Open to Home and International students

Benefits of University of Exeter Shireen Abu Akleh MA Scholarship 2026/27 for Palestinian Students

1. Full tuition fee coverage
2. Maintenance allowance of £18,000

How to Apply

To apply, you must complete and submit an online application form and upload certain documents, including:

A letter of reference supporting your academic ability (you are required to provide the actual reference rather than just contact details).

A copy of your CV.

Transcript(s) detailing grades and content from your previous qualification(s).

A covering letter of no more than 300 words responding to the following questions:

1. What is your interest in your chosen programme of study, and what are you hoping to learn?

2. What are your future ambitions, and how will your studies help you to achieve them?

3. What would being awarded this Shireen Abu Akleh MA Scholarship mean to you – what difference would it make?

4. As an Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies Master's Excellence Scholar, how might you act as an ambassador for the University?

You may only make one application for the Shireen Abu Akleh MA Scholarship per eligible programme for which you are holding an offer.

Applications will be checked initially to ensure that the eligibility criteria have been met. Applications will then be considered by a nominated panel within the College. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by email by no later than 21 June.

For more details, visit University of Exeter scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Application Link(s)

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