The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) administers the scholarship programme “Bridge Scholarships for Palestinians in Germany” with funds from the Federal Foreign Office. As part of the programme, qualified Palestinians, who are in Germany and not able to return home due to the current situation, will receive the possibility to establish or improve their academic qualifications.

The aim of the programme is to support students from the Palestinian Territories – especially from the Gaza Strip – with bridging scholarships while starting or continuing their bachelor’s or master’s degree at a state or state-recognised higher educational institute in Germany. In addition, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers and university lecturers can receive funding as part of their doctorate or a research project at a state or state-recognised university or nonuniversity research institute in Germany.

Call for applications - application deadline October 15