British Council: Study in the UK
HESPAL
HESPAL aims to help create the next generation of senior academics who can maintain international quality standards at Palestinian universities and to develop renewed, sustainable links between Palestinian and UK universities. The Scheme will upgrade junior academic staff in Palestinian universities through a Masters Scholarship program.
How many scholarships (HESPAL) are there available for Palestinians?
22 Master Scholarships scholarships are awarded to Palestinian universities in the West Bank and Gaza.
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers the following:
- tuition fees (up to a maximum of £12,000)
- pre-departure briefing from the British Council
- arrival allowances
- thesis allowances
- a monthly allowance to cover living expenses.
Scholarship does not cover the costs for accompanying family, visa fees, IELTS cost, and Airfare ticket to from the UK.
What documents are required to submit with the application?
Applicants must provide the following supporting documents to British Council Palestine within given deadlines:
- completed three copies of HESPAL application form (including details of 2 academic referees)
- certified Proof of Palestinian nationality and Palestinian Territories residency
- nomination letter from Palestinian university
- proof of employment at university
- proof of academic / work record – i.e. Transcript translated into English including grades for each year of study of bachelor’s degree and certified copies of masters degree and degree certificates;
- IELTS certificate 6.5 and above
- signed contract between scholar and their university declaring that they will return to Palestine to their university on completion of masters degree after 12 months
- signed release form from scholar permitting the UK HEI to provide British Council and scholar’s home institution with reports from their academic advisor.
For further info:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.britishcouncil.ps/en/study-uk/scholarships/hespal