Fully Funded UK Master’s Scholarship
Saïd Foundation Scholarship 2027–2028
Eligible applicants from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine can apply for fully funded one-year master’s study in the United Kingdom.
Scholarship overview
The Saïd Foundation Scholarship Programme supports outstanding applicants with leadership potential who want to complete a one-year master’s degree in the United Kingdom and then use their knowledge and skills to contribute to development in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon or Palestine.
The Foundation states that it awards approximately 20–30 new scholarships each year. There are no general subject restrictions, but applicants must explain how their proposed course is relevant to their home country and long-term career plans.
Course rule: the programme supports one-year UK master’s degrees. Undergraduate and PhD applications are not eligible. Applicants are normally expected to choose a partner university; a non-partner university may be considered only where the proposed course is unavailable at a partner institution.
Eligibility requirements
- Hold Syrian, Jordanian, Lebanese or Palestinian nationality.
- Normally be permanently resident in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon or Palestine, subject to the Foundation’s published flexibility for displaced applicants.
- Hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK 2:1 or higher, or be in the final year of an undergraduate degree.
- Have relevant work and/or voluntary experience.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a clear post-study career path.
- Apply for an eligible one-year master’s course at a partner UK university unless the published non-partner exception applies.
- Meet both the Foundation’s English-language requirement and the chosen university’s admission requirements.
- Upload all required documentation before the scholarship deadline.
Age limit: the Foundation states that there is no age limit.
English-language requirement
- IELTS Academic: at least 6.0 overall and 6.0 in each band.
- Duolingo: at least 105 overall and 105 in each component.
- TOEFL iBT: at least 80 overall and 20 in each section for tests taken before 21 January 2026; for tests taken from 21 January 2026, at least 4.5 overall and 4.0 in each section under the Foundation’s updated scoring guidance.
Only English-language certificates dated after 1 September 2025 are accepted for the 2027/28 cycle, and the certificate must be uploaded with the scholarship application.
Funding and benefits
- Tuition fees
- Full maintenance and living costs for the course
- An arrival allowance
- Visa fees
- The UK healthcare surcharge
- One economy return flight
The scholarship does not provide financial support for accompanying spouses or children.
Required documents
- High-school marks or certificate
- University transcripts and graduation certificate, or current transcripts for final-year students
- Passport or national ID showing eligible nationality
- Valid English-language test certificate
- Offer letter(s) from chosen UK universities or evidence that an application has been submitted
- Three reference letters
- An up-to-date CV of no more than two pages, without a photograph
How to apply
- Read the official eligibility, English-language, references and document guidance.
- Choose an eligible one-year master’s programme at a partner UK university.
- Apply directly to the university course as early as possible.
- Prepare your English certificate, academic records, identity document, CV and three references.
- Complete the Saïd Foundation online scholarship application.
- Upload all required documents and submit before 30 October 2026 at 5:00 PM UK time.
- If a chosen course is not open before the scholarship deadline, upload evidence of the university application by 29 January 2027.
Important dates
- 1 September 2026, 9:00 AM UK time: applications opened.
- 30 October 2026, 5:00 PM UK time: scholarship application deadline.
- Early November 2026 to end of January 2027: eligibility checks and assessment.
- 29 January 2027: deadline for later evidence of a course application where the published exception applies.
- March 2027: interviews for shortlisted candidates.
- May 2027: final selection by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.
- Beginning of June 2027: shortlisted candidates are expected to receive final outcomes.
Selection focus
The Foundation assesses eligible applicants on academic excellence, the relevance of the proposed subject to the applicant’s home country, leadership potential, commitment to community service, future career goals and the ability to use the knowledge gained in the UK after returning to the region.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Saïd Foundation Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. The standard package includes tuition, living costs, an arrival allowance, visa and healthcare surcharge fees, and one economy return flight.
Can I apply for a PhD?
No. The programme supports one-year master’s degrees.
Do I need a university offer before applying?
No. Applicants normally provide an offer or evidence that they have applied. If the course is not open before the scholarship deadline, evidence can be uploaded by 29 January 2027.
Is there an age limit?
No. The Foundation states that there is no age limit.
Related opportunities
Official sources
- Saïd Foundation — Apply for a scholarship
- Saïd Foundation — About our scholarships
- Saïd Foundation — Required documents
- Saïd Foundation — 2027/28 timetable
- Saïd Foundation — Scholarship FAQs
ScholarshipHubNow verified this guide against current Saïd Foundation official sources on 15 September 2026. Always confirm the official application page before submitting.
