External scholarships

Saïd Foundation Scholarships

The Foundation supports students from Syria, Palestine, Jordan, and Lebanon who want to develop skills that benefit their home country. 

Key information

Funding type
Fully funded
Total value
Full tuition fees, a living allowance, travel costs and allowances
Application deadline
30/10/2026
Eligibility
Study a full-time, on-campus postgraduate taught master’s programme

Overview

The Saïd Foundation Scholarships provides scholarships and training opportunities for talented young people from selected countries. 

The programme helps recipients develop their knowledge and skills so they can make a positive impact in their profession and contribute to their home country.

Find out more about the Saïd Foundation Scholarships

Eligibility

To get this scholarship you must:

  • be a citizen of Syria, Palestine, Jordan or Lebanon
  • have an undergraduate honours degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 or above
  • have voluntary work or experience in your field of study
  • demonstrate leadership potential
  • have applied for a full-time postgraduate master's programme 
  • meet all English language requirements
  • provide all supporting documentation in the required format 

Check the Saïd Foundation for the most up-to-date requirements before you apply.

 

Permanent residency

Permanent residency

We consider your permanent residency to be where you have lived for 3 or more years before the start of the course.

This does not include where you have been living solely for study purposes if it is different from your permanent place of residency.

How to apply

  1. Apply to study a postgraduate master's programme
  2. Complete the scholarship application form

Help and advice

Help and advice

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