The Dima Alhaj Scholarship is a prestigious scholarship offered by the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom. It was launched in memory of Dima Alhaj , a graduate of the university, who worked with the World Health Organization in the Gaza Strip before her death in November 2023.
The scholarship aims to support academically outstanding Palestinian students , especially those residing in Palestine or who have had to leave for humanitarian reasons, in order to provide an opportunity to study at one of the world’s most prestigious universities.
General information about the scholarship
- Scholarship Name: Dima Alhaj Scholarship
- Host University: University of Glasgow
- City: Glasgow
- Country: United Kingdom (Scotland)
- Language of instruction: English
- Study system: Full-time
- Start of the academic year: September of each academic year
Available study degrees
The scholarship supports the following grades:
- Bachelor's degree
- Taught Master's Degree
The scholarship does not cover PhD programs or part-time study.
Covered specializations
The scholarship is available for most majors offered by the University of Glasgow, including:
- Business Administration and Economics
- Engineering in all its branches
- Natural Sciences
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
The scholarship does not impose restrictions on a specific major, provided that the program is full-time and eligible.
Grant value and financial benefits
The Dima Al-Hajj scholarship is a full scholarship , and includes:
- Full tuition fee waiver for the entire duration of the program
- Annual financial allowance to cover living costs
- University accommodation during the study period
- Coverage of visa costs, immigration fees, and health services in the United Kingdom
- Round-trip ticket to Glasgow
Number of scholarships available
- Only two scholarships are offered annually :
- One scholarship for a bachelor's degree
- One scholarship for a master's degree
Eligibility requirements
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
- To be a holder of Palestinian citizenship
- To be a resident of Palestine or to have been forced to leave it for humanitarian reasons
- Obtain an offer of admission (conditional or unconditional) from the University of Glasgow to study a full-time program.
- Having a strong academic record
- Commitment to being able to start studying on the scheduled date
Deadlines
- The deadline for scholarship applications is April 30th of each year.
- The study program begins in September of the same academic year.
You must apply for university admission before applying for the scholarship.
Application process
The application process involves the following stages:
- First, apply to one of the full-time Bachelor's or Master's programs at the University of Glasgow.
- Obtain your student ID and application number from the university.
- Accessing the University of Glasgow's scholarship portal
- Filling out the Dima Alhaj scholarship application form
- Attach the required documents and submit the application before the deadline.
About the University of Glasgow
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United Kingdom and the world, consistently ranking among the top universities globally. Located in Glasgow, one of Scotland's leading university cities, the university offers a comprehensive academic and cultural environment for international students.