Scholarship

Saïd Foundation Scholarships

Offered by Saïd Foundation

  • United Kingdom
  • Master's
  • Fully Funded

Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced

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Last verified: September 27, 2026

Quick facts

Provider
Saïd Foundation
Study destination
United Kingdom
Level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded, Living Allowance, Travel Grant
Eligible students
People permanently resident in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon or Palestine (including Palestinians from Gaza displaced since 2023)
Deadline
Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
Duration
One-year master's course
Application method
Government / provider online portal; Multiple-stage application

Overview

The Saïd Foundation has offered scholarships since 1984. It funds one-year master’s degrees in the UK for outstanding people from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine who want to contribute to the development of the region. There are no restrictions on subject.

Candidates apply to one or more of the Foundation’s partner universities (a non-partner university is considered only if the course is not offered by a partner).

To empower people through education and encourage the development of the Middle East.

Who Can Apply

Permanent residents of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon or Palestine with at least the equivalent of a UK 2:1 degree, relevant work or voluntary experience and a clear career path on return to the region, applying for a one-year master's in the UK.

Am I eligible? A quick check

  • People permanently resident in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon or Palestine (including Palestinians from Gaza displaced since 2023)
  • Study in United Kingdom
  • Level: Master's
  • The equivalent of a UK upper second-class (2:1) degree or above.
  • Work experience required

This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.

Residency and citizenship

You should be permanently resident in a target country; temporary residence abroad for study or work is acceptable. The Foundation is more flexible with Syrian candidates.

Study Destination

One-year master's courses at the Foundation's UK partner universities.

Education Level

Eligible Nationalities

People permanently resident in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon or Palestine (including Palestinians from Gaza displaced since 2023)

  • Syria
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Palestine

Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Tuition

  • Full tuition fees (covered)

Living costs

  • Living allowance (covered)

Travel

  • Relocation allowance (covered)
  • Airfare (covered)

Insurance

  • Health / medical insurance (covered)

Visa

  • Visa fee (covered)

"Fully funded" here means the published coverage includes full tuition and a living allowance. Costs not listed above may not be covered.

Funding Details

Scholarships are fully funded: tuition fees, full maintenance/living costs for the course, an arrival allowance, visa and Immigration Health Surcharge fees, and one economy return flight.

Eligibility Requirements

Academic requirements

Degree: The equivalent of a UK upper second-class (2:1) degree or above.

English language requirements

You must meet the Foundation's English language requirements.

Both the scholarship and university admission set English requirements; check each.

Work experience

Required

Work and/or voluntary experience relevant to your field of study.

Subject / field

All subjects.

Other requirements

Priority goes to candidates who have not previously studied outside their home country. Undergraduate and PhD study, and study outside the UK, are not funded.

Application Deadline

Status
Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
Deadline
October 30, 2026, 5:00pm UK time
Deadline type
Fixed deadline
Current cycle
2027/28 scholarships

Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.

How to Apply

Both, separately: The scholarship and university admission are separate applications, each with its own requirements and deadlines.

Important: scholarship eligibility and university admission requirements may be different. Check both before applying.

Selection Process

Awards are made on merit by officers and trustees of the Foundation with external assessors, considering academic excellence, the usefulness of the course for the region and the candidate's potential.

Duration and Renewal

Duration: One-year master's course

Renewal: Covers the whole programme

Important Conditions

  • Scholars sign a binding undertaking to use their skills and knowledge for the development of the Foundation's target countries after their studies.

Last verified: September 27, 2026

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