Queens University Belfast is offering mind-blowing Copty Scholarships for high-potential students who want to study in the UK. The scholarship is open for the 2026-2027 academic year.
The award is open to applicants from Palestine who hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a UK 2.1 Degree or higher from a university in the West Bank or Gaza and must not have already completed a master’s or have studied outside of the West Bank or Gaza, except for short courses
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Summary
A fine programme for applicants in the UK.
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( votes)Why study at Queen’s University Belfast? The University offers a beautiful opportunity to experience different cultures in a new setting. Here, students work on a part-time basis, so in that way, they can earn some extra cash. They are the ninth-oldest University in the UK. In the last ten years, They have invested £350m into award-winning facilities like the McClay Library, Graduate School, Law School, and Computer Science building.
Application Deadline: Applications must be received by 27th February 2026.
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Queen’s University Belfast
- Department: N/A
- Course Level: Postgraduate
- Award: Tuition fees
- Number of Awards: N/A
- Access Mode: Online
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in the UK
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Palestine
- Eligible Course or Subjects: Postgraduate degree in any subject offered by the University.
- Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
- Hold Palestinian nationality and should have lived in Gaza or the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and belong to a family normally resident there
- Have received an offer to study on an eligible, one-year full-time taught programme at Queen’s University Belfast starting in the academic year 2026/27. Applicants cannot be considered in advance of offers being made
- Hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a UK 2.1 Degree or higher from a university in the West Bank or Gaza and must not have already completed a Masters or have studied outside of the West Bank or Gaza, except for short courses
- Have work and/or voluntary experience that is relevant to the field of study and a clear career path on completion of their studies and return to home country or region
- Meet English language requirements acceptable to the course you wish to study. Queen’s University will accept the IELTS Academic (both SELT and non-SELT), and TOEFL internet –based tests for direct admission.
How to Apply
- How to Apply: To apply for the Copty Scholarship, applicants must complete the online application form available here
- Supporting Documents: Copies of your official Degree/Diploma Certificates for the qualification.
- Degree transcripts for all completed study periods (undergraduate level and above).
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education applicants must upload copies of their GCSE and A-level.
- Reference letters
- Admission Requirements: Students should hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2.1 Degree or higher from a university in the West Bank or Gaza.
- Language Requirement: Queen’s University will accept the IELTS Academic (SELT and non-SELT) and TOEFL internet-based tests for direct admission.
Benefits
Each successful scholar will receive the tuition fees to cover their study expenses in the UK.

