On 8 October, three out of four Palestinian scholars arrived in Singapore and began their studies at local universities. What began as a grassroots effort by concerned Singaporeans has grown into a movement of solidarity and hope. The Palestinian Scholarship Initiative (PSI), launched on 26 October 2024, has successfully raised over S$510,000 to support Palestinian students whose education was disrupted by the war in Gaza.

The initiative’s goal was to provide access to higher education and holistic support to students affected by the conflict. Within a year, PSI surpassed its initial target of S$400,000, collecting S$370,000 through the Ray of Hope crowdfunding platform and an additional S$140,000 from private donors.

After a careful selection process by PSI’s Scholarship Assessment Committee (SAC), four scholars from Gaza were awarded full scholarships to study in Singapore.

Three Scholars Have Arrived Safely in Singapore

Three students successfully evacuated from Gaza before applying. They have now begun their studies at the National University of Singapore (NUS), the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), and the Singapore Institute of Management (SIM).