HESPAL aims to create the next generation of senior academics who can maintain international quality standards at Palestinian universities and develop renewed and sustainable links between Palestinian and UK universities. The scheme aims to upgrade academic staff in Palestinian universities through a Masters or PhD Scholarship programme.

The British Council Palestine and the University of Bath will jointly support up to three Master's Scholarships per year.

The scholarship covers:

• arrival allowance
• thesis allowance
• a monthly stipend

Travel costs, visa costs, dependent costs and English language tests are not included as part of this scholarship.

In order to be eligible you must hold an offer from the University of Bath for a full-time, postgraduate taught master's course* starting in 2025.

You must also:

• be a resident citizen of Occupied Palestinian Territories
• be currently employed by the Palestinian University which nominates you, which must be one of the participating Palestinian universities
• sign a written contract with your university declaring that you will return to Palestine and work in the university on completion of your degree
• have achieved a high second-class or first-class bachelor's honours degree or international equivalent in your undergraduate study

Prospective applicants must complete the HESPAL application form in collaboration with their current Palestinian university employer. Their university will then nominate their selected candidates and pass all applications to the British Council Palestine. The British Council Palestine and the University of Bath will then coordinate the selection of candidates.

Nominated candidates will also need to apply for their chosen master's course at Bath using our online application form. Further information on how to apply for a master's course can be found here.