ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Are you a Palestinian student planning to pursue a Master’s or PhD at an SGFP-eligible university in the U.S. or UK? You may be eligible for support from the Sousou Graduate Fellows Program (SGFP).
SGFP provides support to exceptional Palestinian students pursuing graduate studies at top-tier universities in the United States and the United Kingdom.
If you receive fall 2026 admission and a financial aid offer at an SGFP-eligible university in the U.S. or UK but are unable to accept the offer without additional support to cover the remaining funding gap, the SGFP can help. The program provides up to two years of tuition support for exceptional Palestinian students, who are admitted to SGFP-eligible universities in the United States or the United Kingdom.
View the complete list of eligible universities HERE
SGFP PRIORITIZES
- Academic excellence
- Leadership potential
- Proven financial need
- Commitment to giving back to Palestine and paying it forward within the fellows’ community
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
- Hold a Palestinian, Jerusalem, or refugee ID, or be able to demonstrate Palestinian descent.
- Demonstrate financial need and come from a low-income background.
- Have secured Fall 2026 admission and a financial aid offer at an SGFP-eligible university in the U.S. or UK (Click HERE to view the complete list of eligible institutions).
- Show academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to making positive contributions to Palestine and beyond.
- Be eligible to obtain a student visa for the U.S. or the UK.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please prepare the following documents before you start completing this application as you will have to upload copies of them before you are able to submit this online application.
- Official university admission letter and financial aid offer from the university.
- Official university cost breakdown, as well as the SGFP Cost Breakdown Template. Click HERE to download the template.
- Report and documentation for any scholarships or financial awards received from organizations or institutions outside the university that will be used to support your intended studies.
- Copy of your passport (all).
- Copy of your Palestinian, Jerusalem, refugee ID card, or background demonstrating Palestinian descent.
- Supporting financial documents/proof of income (salary slip/letter of employment indicating your monthly or annual income).
- Bank statement to verify the information provided in your application regarding personal or family contributions toward the cost of your studies.
- Proof of any financial assistance or scholarship you received in previous educational levels.
- Proof of any other financial support that you/your family receive.
APPLICATION PERIOD
Opens: January 15, 2026
Closes: April 15, 2026
HOW TO APPLY
Apply Here (Link coming soon)
INFORMATION SESSIONS
To learn more about this program, register to attend an upcoming virtual information session:
(Sessions dates and registration links coming soon)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: sgfp@amideast.org
Tel: +970-2-2408023 ext. 111 or 106
