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.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2025
- Study LevelUndergraduate
- SponsorSaïd Foundation
Requirements
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 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 the 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 to a non-partner university).
- Have met the Foundation’s English language requirements (please see here for more details). Some universities have higher requirements; candidates must meet the English language requirements of their chosen university too.
- Upload all required documentation.
Application Documents
In order to be considered for a Saïd Foundation scholarship you are required to submit the following documents with your online application. All documents must be submitted with your application.
- A copy of your high school marks/certificate.
- A copy of your university transcripts and graduation certificate. If you are in the final year of your studies, please upload all transcripts you have received to date.
- A copy of your current passport or national ID card (if you hold dual nationality this must be your passport/national ID card from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon or Palestine).
- A copy of your English language test certificate.
- Offer letter(s) from your chosen UK universities for a master’s degree course starting in autumn 2026 or evidence that you have applied to the course.
- Three reference letters which must be uploaded with your application. Applications submitted without three reference letters will not be considered.
- An up-to-date copy of your CV. This should be no longer than two sides and should not include a photo.
Application Deadline
October 31, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Saïd Foundation on saidfoundation.fullfabric.com to apply
For more details, visit Saïd Foundation Scholarship webpage
