Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUK
Area of StudyAll
Application Deadline31 October 2026
Scholarship TypeMasters
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-1686
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About This Scholarship

The Saïd Foundation Scholarships support talented individuals from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine to pursue one-year Master’s degrees at UK universities based on academic merit, leadership potential, and demonstrated commitment to social and economic development in their home country. Awards prioritize applicants who present a clear plan to use UK-gained skills and knowledge to drive positive change back home.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full tuition fees covered
  • Allowances (when jointly funded with Chevening)
  • Return flights (when jointly funded with Chevening)

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a national or permanent resident of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, or Palestine
  • 2 Must be applying for a one-year Master's degree programme
  • 3 Must demonstrate academic excellence
  • 4 Must show leadership potential
  • 5 Must demonstrate how the proposed course will enable contribution to the development of their home country
  • 6 Must apply to one or more of the Foundation's partner universities (or provide thorough justification for non-partner university choice)
  • 7 Undergraduate and PhD programmes are not eligible

How to Apply

1
Register online through the Saïd Foundation application portal
2
Select one or more partner universities or provide justification for non-partner choice
3
Submit required documents through the online application portal by the deadline
4
Documents to submit include academic transcripts, references, English language test certificates (if available at time of submission), and a compelling statement on how UK study will benefit home country
5
University offers or evidence of application can be submitted after the deadline if university applications have not yet opened
6
For Chevening joint funding consideration, also apply separately to Chevening before their deadline and ensure all Chevening eligibility requirements are met
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