Goldsmiths, University of London, has announced the Palestinian Scholarship for the academic year 2026/2027, offering fully funded opportunities for Palestinian students to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate taught Master’s degrees in the United Kingdom.

This scholarship aims to support talented Palestinian students by removing financial barriers and enabling them to access high-quality education in the UK.

Scholarship Value

Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive funding package that includes:

• Full tuition fee waiver
• Annual living allowance of £20,500
• Coverage of the UK student visa fees
• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
• One return flight ticket to and from the United Kingdom

This financial support is designed to allow students to focus fully on their studies while living in London.

Number of Scholarships Available

For the 2026 intake, Goldsmiths will award:

• 2 scholarships for undergraduate students
• 3 scholarships for postgraduate taught Master’s students

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must meet Goldsmiths scholarship rules and:

• Be Palestinian, with priority for those living in the West Bank, Gaza, or refugee camps.
• Currently residing in Palestine or holding Palestinian travel documents.
• Require a UK Student Visa
• Apply and receive an offer of admission for a foundation, undergraduate, or postgraduate taught Master’s programme at Goldsmiths for the 2026 academic year.
• The programme must be taught in person (online programmes are not eligible)

Priority Consideration

Priority will be given to applicants who:

• Have not previously studied at a university outside the West Bank, Gaza, Israel, or Lebanon
• Have not previously completed a university degree
• Are not currently studying for another degree

Please note that international foundation certificates are not eligible, and if a postgraduate programme lasts two years, the scholarship will only cover one year of study.

Application Deadline

• Applications for the 2026/2027 scholarship cycle are open from 9 January 2026
• The final deadline to apply is: 31 March 2026 (11:59 PM BST)

Applicants must first apply for a study programme at Goldsmiths and receive an offer of admission by 31 March 2026 to be eligible for the scholarship. Applicants will typically receive an update regarding their scholarship application by mid-May 2026.

Accommodation

Students who wish to stay in Goldsmiths student accommodation must submit a separate housing application. Applicants should mention in the notes section that they are applying for the Palestinian Scholarship.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through the official scholarship application form available on the Goldsmiths website. Applicants should ensure they:

• Apply for a degree programme at Goldsmiths.
• Receive an offer of admission.
• Submit the Palestinian Scholarship application form before the deadline.

Selection Process

The selection process is competitive and involves several stages.

First, applications are reviewed by the Scholarships Coordinator to ensure that applicants meet the eligibility criteria. Eligible applications are then forwarded to a selection panel. The panel consists of representatives from:

• Goldsmiths Admissions
• An academic department
• The Students’ Union or a relevant student representative

Applicants are evaluated based on their academic background, motivation, and responses to the scholarship application questions. The panel focuses on the substance and relevance of the answers, rather than the standard of writing.

Final scholarship recipients and reserve candidates are selected after this review process.

Official Information

For further details and to submit your application, visit the official page.

if you have any questions, you may contact the scholarship team at: scholarships@gold.ac.uk