Featured byDurham University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Full tuition waiver + other benefits
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- living expenses
- travel expenses
- other
Description
The Said Foundation offers twenty postgraduate scholarships annually to outstanding individuals from Syria, Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan who demonstrate the potential to become leaders and innovators of change.
Scholarships are primarily offered for one-year postgraduate courses but in exceptional circumstances, it may be possible to consider applicants for two-year courses.
There are no restrictions on academic subjects but priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate that their subject will enable them to contribute to the development of their home country.
Benefits
The Foundation provides full funding, including:
full tuition fees;
full maintenance/living costs for the duration of your course;
an arrival allowance;
a thesis allowance;
visa fees;
IHS fees;
one economy return flight.
Eligibility
- 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. Some universities have higher requirements; candidates must meet the English language requirements of their chosen university too.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United Kingdom
Nationality
4 nationalities
Study experience required
Bachelor
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 Oct 2026
Submit an online postgraduate academic application directly to Durham University by 31st October.
Please ensure you indicate your intention to apply for a Said Foundation Scholarship on your academic application form.
Submit an online scholarship application via the Said Foundation website by 5.00 p.m. (UK time) on 31st October.