Full Postgraduate Scholarships for Syrians, Lebanese, Jordanians and Palestinians from Said Foundation in the UK

The Saïd Foundation offers postgraduate students who are nationals of Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine and Syria the opportunity to apply for its Scholarship Program, which aims to promote education and development in the Middle East by providing educational and training opportunities. Twenty scholarships will be offered for primarily one year or two years in exceptional circumstances to outstanding individuals who demonstrate the potential to become leaders and innovators of change. The foundation also offers one or two PhD or a PhD in Philosophy scholarships for a year at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge. 

Applicants must:

[1] Hold Lebanese, Jordanian, Palestinian or Syrian nationality. They also must permanently reside in the Foundation’s target region however it will consider Syrians residing elsewhere due to current circumstances in their country

[2] Hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a UK 2.1 degree or higher, and applicants who are in their final year of their undergraduate degree will also be considered

[3] Have work and/or voluntary experience relevant to their field of study and a clear career path on completion of their studies and return to their home country or region

[4] Demonstrate leadership potential in their chosen field or sector

[5] Have applied for an eligible course at a Foundation partner university or have legitimate exceptional reasons for applying for a non-partner university

[6] Meet the Foundation’s English language requirements (IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each band), and some universities have higher requirements so applicants are expected to meet these requirements too. TOEFL results are no longer being accepted by many universities. If applicants have a TOEFL result and they want it to be considered, they will need to provide the Foundation with evidence that the chosen university will accept it

Additional eligibility criteria for PhD/DPhil applicants:

[1] Apply for a PhD or DPhil course at either the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge only

[2] Hold an existing teaching post at a university in their home country and who can clearly demonstrate the need for the proposed research in their home country

What is covered:

The Foundation provides fully funded scholarships which include tuition fees, full maintenance/living costs for the duration of your course, an arrival allowance, a thesis allowance, visa and healthcare surcharge fees and one economy return flight.

About the Saïd Foundation:

The Saïd Foundation is a non-political and non-sectarian organization which focuses in particular on the countries of Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan and the United Kingdom. It aims to create a lasting legacy by enabling young people to fulfil their potential, whether by achieving positions of leadership in their future professional fields or by overcoming disadvantages such as disability. Its partners include non-governmental organizations, educational institutions, other charities, government ministries and individuals.