Palestinian scholarship students with places at Irish universities and processed visas remain trapped in Gaza as the Irish government refuses to evacuate Palestinians who aren’t on “official government scholarships”.

At least 20—but possibly up to 40—Palestinian students have been accepted to Irish universities with full tuition and accommodation waivers. The Irish embassy in Tel Aviv has confirmed their visa applications meet all requirements for approval.

They are however still in Gaza. The Department of Foreign Affairs has said, “Those students who have not been awarded a government scholarship do not meet the current criteria for assistance,” in a response health minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill forwarded to student advocates.

What are the scholarships these students have that are not “official government scholarships”? The article doesn’t explain. Are these scholarships from private organizations or individuals?