MECA Scholarships for Palestinian Students 2020
Type: Bachelor's (Undergraduate)
Who: Palestinian Students studying in Gaza or West Bank
What: Full or partial scholarships (depending on need)
When: 2020 - 2021
Where: Universities in Gaza or West Bank
Program Length: One year
Deadline to Apply: 15 July 2020
Citizenship: Palestine
Destination Countries: Palestine
Academic Subject(s): All Subjects
Description
Founded in 1988, the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) is a registered nonprofit organization working for the rights and the well-being of children in the Middle East.
MECA provides financial assistance to young Palestinian university students in the West Bank and Gaza. The scholarships enable talented and ambitious high school graduates to obtain degrees and skills to make important contributions to their communities and their country.
Applications will be rated based on (1) financial need, (2) academic achievement, and (3) commitment to giving back to your community. Priority will be given to prior recipients, women, and refugees.
Applicants with grade-point averages below 75% or the equivalent will generally not be competitive unless the reason for the lower grade-point average is an extenuating
circumstance explained in writing and submitted as part of the application.
The scholarship duration is one academic year. Scholarships are renewed if the student continues to meet academic achievement requirements.
Deadline: July 20, 2020
Eligibility
To qualify for one of the scholarships, the student must be:
– Palestinian.
– Accepted or enrolled at a university in Gaza or the West Bank.
How to apply
Complete the form at https://www.mecaforpeace.org/apply-for-a-scholarship/.
