Deadline:
October 31, 2025
Location(s)
United Kingdom
Foundation’s partner universities in the UK
Overview
The Saïd Foundation has offered educational scholarships and training opportunities since 1984. The programme aims to empower people through educational opportunities and to encourage the development of the Middle East. It is targeted towards outstanding individuals with leadership potential who will be drivers of positive change within our target countries of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine.
Details
Each year, we offer around 30 postgraduate scholarships to nationals from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. Our scholarships are fully funded and are primarily offered for one year postgraduate courses based in the UK. In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to consider candidates for two year courses.
What courses are considered?
We primarily offer scholarships for one-year postgraduate courses in the UK. In exceptional circumstances it may be possible to consider candidates for two-year masters courses in the UK or two-year distance learning programmes. If you are applying for a two-year course or a distance learning programme you must provide a detailed explanation of your choice in your application form. Failure to do so may mean your scholarship application will not be considered.
There are no restrictions on academic subjects but candidates must demonstrate that their subject will enable them to contribute to the development of their home country.
Candidates must apply to one or more of the Foundation’s partner universities. We may consider an application for study at a non-partner university but only if the candidate’s proposed course is not offered by a partner. If you have selected a non-university partner you must explain why in your application form or you may not be considered for a scholarship.
We will not consider applications for study at universities outside the UK or for undergraduate programmes. We are also no longer accepting applications for funding for PhD/DPhil studies.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
In order to be considered for a Saïd Foundation Scholarship all candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Hold Syrian, Jordanian, Lebanese or Palestinian nationality and must permanently reside in one of these countries. The Foundation will consider Syrians residing elsewhere due to current circumstances in that country.
- Hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a UK 2.1 degree or higher. Candidates who are in their final year of their undergraduate degree will also be considered.
- Have work and/or voluntary experience that is relevant to their field of study and a clear career path on completion of their studies and return to their home country or region.
- Demonstrate leadership potential in their chosen field or sector.
- Have applied for an eligible course at a Foundation partner university (or have legitimate exceptional reasons for applying for a non-partner university).
- Meet the Foundation’s English language requirements (IELTS of 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each band). Some universities have higher requirements so candidates are expected to meet these requirements too.
- Upload all required documentation.
Selection criteria
Saïd Foundation Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and applications are carefully considered by officers and Trustees of the Foundation and external assessors. Our decisions are based on the candidate’s academic excellence, the usefulness of the subject to their home country, their leadership potential, their future career goals and their practical ability to make use of the knowledge to be gained in the UK on their return to the Middle East.
Applications close at 5pm UK time on Thursday 31st October 2024.
Dates
Deadline: October 31, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
The Foundation provides fully funded scholarships which include tuition fees, full maintenance/living costs for the duration of your course, an arrival allowance, a thesis allowance, visa and healthcare surcharge fees and one economy return flight.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
