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
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Benefits
- The scholarships are completely supported.
- The program will cover all students’ expenditures for the one-year program.
- Students can choose up to three partner universities for their master’s programs based on their preferences.
- The program offers a wonderful opportunity to study at prestigious UK universities.
Requirements
- 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.
Selection Process
After submitting, your application will be assessed by the Saïd Foundation. It will firstly go through an eligibility check and only candidates who meet all of our eligibility criteria will progress to the assessment phase. Candidates who fail to meet all of our eligibility criteria will be notified by email in December 2026. Please be aware that due to the volume of applications, the Foundation is unable to provide individual feedback.
All eligible candidates will be assessed by staff from the Saïd Foundation and external experts. It is during this assessment that candidates will shortlisted for interview. If you are not shortlisted for interview, you will be notified by email in March 2027. The Foundation is unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates however if you meet the eligibility criteria then you may reapply in future years.
Interviews
Interviews will take place in March 2027.
Selection
The Foundation’s Board of Trustees will make its final selections in May 2027. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the outcome by the beginning of June 2027.
Application Documents
- 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 2027 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.
Check also:
Free Ongoing Fully Funded Scholarships Guide 2026 (Download Now)
Application Deadline
October 30, 2026How To Apply
For more information, visit Said Foundation scholarship webpage.
