Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians - Apply Now

Applications are now being accepted for the Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL). HESPAL is a UK scholarship programme developed in partnership with Palestinian universities to strengthen the Palestinian higher education sector.

The scholarships are open to resident citizens of the Palestinian Territories who are currently employed by a Palestinian university looking to start a postgraduate Masters degree in September 2026 - including the School of Modern Languages' Masters in Comparative Literature and Masters in Global Languages, Literatures, and Cultures.

Applicants will need to apply for both a Masters degree at St Andrews and a HESPAL Scholarship. We recommend applying for your chosen courses of study before or at the same time as applying for a HESPAL Scholarship. Applicants must complete the HESPAL application form in collaboration with their Palestinian university; Palestinian universities will then nominate their selected candidates.

See the funding catalogue for further advice on eligibility criteria, award values, and how to apply - Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians.

Masters degrees with the School of Modern Languages

The School of Modern Languages at the University of St Andrews is one of the largest and most diverse of its kind in the UK.

The School is consistently rated among the best in the UK by major national rankings and prides itself on being a vibrant, diverse, inclusive and engaging academic community that welcomes all students wishing to pursue the study of foreign languages and cultures.

Masters degrees with the School of Modern Languages provide advanced study in global cultures - giving you the intercultural and professional competencies needed to understand, and thrive in, a globalised world.

Learn more about postgraduate study with the School of Modern Languages.