Shireen Abu Akleh MA Scholarship in Palestine Studies at University of Exeter 2026-2027

The Shireen Abu Akleh MA Scholarship 2026/27 recognises high academic achievement and ambition. 

This award is available to a Home or International fee status applicant who already holds an offer to study the MA Palestine Studies in the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter beginning in the 2026/27 academic year. The Scholarship is open to Palestinian candidates or who are Palestinian by descent.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 29, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorUniversity of Exeter
• City to studyExeter
• School to studyUniversity of Exeter
• Course to studyPalestine Studies
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The award amount is the full tuition fee plus maintenance of £18,000.

Requirements

• This award is available to a Home or International fee status applicant who already holds an offer to study the MA Palestine Studies in the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter beginning in the 2026/27 academic year.
• The Scholarship is open to Palestinian candidates or who are Palestinian by descent.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

1. Apply to the University of Exeter
2. 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:
     • What is your interest in your chosen programme of study and what are you hoping to learn?
     • What are your future ambitions and how will your studies help you to achieve them?
     • What would being awarded this Shireen Abu Akleh MA Scholarship mean to you – what difference would it make?
     • As an Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies Masters 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