University of Glasgow – Entry 2026

About the Scholarship

The Dima Alhaj Scholarship was established in 2024 by the University of Glasgow in memory of alumna Dima Alhaj, who worked in Gaza with the World Health Organization as part of emergency and trauma response teams before being tragically killed in November 2023.

The scholarship aims to support Palestinian students in accessing higher education while honoring Dima’s humanitarian and academic legacy.

Number and Value of Awards

The University of Glasgow offers:

• One undergraduate scholarship
• One postgraduate taught scholarship

Each award includes:

Each award includes:

• Full tuition fee waiver for the duration of study
• Annual stipend of £9,010 toward living and study costs University of Glasgow accommodation for the duration of study
• Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge costs
• A flight to Glasgow
  

Private accommodation is not covered.

Relevant Programmes for Medical Graduates and Health Sciences Applicants

The Dima Alhaj Scholarship includes several Master’s programmes that are particularly relevant for medical graduates and health sciences applicants, especially those pursuing academic, research, or interdisciplinary careers.

• Direct Medical and Life Sciences Programmes
• Stem Cell Engineering for Regenerative Medicine – suitable for applicants interested in regenerative medicine, cellular therapies, and advanced biomedical research.
• Sport & Exercise Science – relevant for careers in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and preventive healthcare.
• Sport & Exercise Science & Medicine – integrates clinical medicine with exercise and performance science.
• Veterinary Medicine & Surgery – relevant for graduates with a biomedical or medical sciences background.
• Veterinary Biosciences – focuses on biomedical research, pathology, and laboratory sciences.
• Zoology – supports foundational biological and medical research pathways.
• Research-Supporting Programmes
• Statistics – essential for clinical research, medical data analysis, and evidence-based practice.
• Social Science Research Methods – relevant for public health, health policy, and community-based medical research.
• Science Communications – suitable for applicants interested in medical education, health communication, and public engagement.
• Interdisciplinary Health Innovation Programmes
• Robotics & Artificial Intelligence – applicable to digital health, medical AI, and smart diagnostic systems.
• Sensor & Imaging Systems – relevant to medical imaging, biomedical devices, and healthcare innovation.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be Palestinian nationals
• Be domiciled in Palestine
• Hold international fee status
• Have applied for an eligible programme at the University of Glasgow for the 2026–27 academic year

The scholarship is not available for PhD, PGDip, PGDE, or part-time programmes.

Additional Conditions

• The scholarship cannot be combined with any other University of Glasgow scholarship.
• Applicants must have a programme application in progress before applying for the scholarship.
• If offered multiple scholarships, only the higher-value award will be retained.

How to Apply

Applicants must first submit an application for an eligible academic programme at the University of Glasgow. Once this is done, they may apply for the Dima Alhaj Scholarship through the university’s online application portal using their student ID and application number.

Application Deadline
30 April 2026, 23:00 GMT
Programme start date: September 2026

Final Note

The Dima Alhaj Scholarship represents a unique academic and humanitarian opportunity for Palestinian medical and health sciences students, offering comprehensive financial support within a world-class educational environment.

To learn more about eligibility requirements and application steps, please click the link.