Achieving Education, STEP by STEP
STEPS, St Andrews Education for Palestinian Students, provides funding to allow talented young Palestinians to come to the University of St Andrews for one year to study for a Master’s Degree. Applications in all disciplines are considered. Our aim is...
Many barriers face young Palestinians who seek higher education. Sometimes, it can take 10 years or more to get an undergraduate degree for Arabs living in Palestine, Israel and Palestinian refugee camps. STEPS trustees were formed in 2011 to provide...
STEPS students have come from all over the occupied Palestinian territories, and – as Palestinian refugees – from beyond and have studied a wide variety of subjects, including physics, medicine, anthropology, international relations and sustainable development. What they have in...
We're delighted to learn of the launch of STEPS alumna Meera Albaba has fulfilled her dream of a launching a fashion brand in Gaza. Pictured above: Karma Khayal modelling a long blazer dress. You can see more of Meera's amazing...
Read MoreThe University of St Andrews is now accepting applications from potential STEPS scholars. To apply, please go to https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/scholarships/steps/
Read MoreSTEPS held its autumn event, "Palestinian Stories" on 7th November in the Undercroft, St John's House, 61-75 South Street from 6.15-9.00pm. Heartfelt thanks to Jordan Valley Wholefoods for providing wonderful food and to John Stewart for photography, but most of...
STEPS held its annual general meeting at 5.30 on 19th August at the Quaker Meeting House, No. 2 Howard Place, St Andrews.
A big thank you to Colinsburgh Community Cinema and their supporters for sponsoring the film "Wajib" on Friday 7 June. Regular cinema supporters came out in strength to offer generous donations. One of our present students came along as well...