Eligibility

In order to be considered for a Saïd Foundation Scholarship all candidates must:

  • 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 (please see here for more details). Some universities have higher requirements; candidates must meet the English language requirements of their chosen university too.
  • Upload all required documentation.

How to apply

Please  for more information and to apply online.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed. Details on the selection process is available on .