"We are relieved that the government has agreed to assist a larger group of students and ensure their arrival to the UK for the start of their autumn term, but we remain concerned about a lack of transparency or clear guidelines. At our last count, at least 53 students had full funding and support from UK universities. There may be more we are not aware of. As it stands, the news is causing further concern and anxiety. Who will be included and by what parameters will inclusion be determined?"
"We were very excited to read the news and learn that there's action and a plan for another 30 students, but we are really scared that it might not come through."
Ministers approved plans to help an additional 30 students leave Gaza to take up places at UK universities next month, bringing the total identified to 39. A prior commitment covered nine Chevening scholars, with all 40 identified students holding fully funded scholarships. Chevening scholarships are largely government funded and support one-year master's study at UK universities. The evacuation plan requires names to be submitted to Israeli authorities for approval and likely travel to a third country, probably Jordan, for biometric visa checks unavailable in Gaza. Campaigners welcomed the move but raised concerns about lack of direct contact, transparency, and omissions among fully funded students, with organisers reporting at least 53 fully funded students and calling for clearer inclusion criteria.
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