Saïd Foundation Scholarship
The Saïd Foundation awards fully-funded scholarships to outstanding individuals from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine who are looking to study for a one-year Masters degree in the UK.
We are a proud partner of The Saïd Foundation, co-funding scholarships that aim to empower people through educational opportunities.
These scholarships are targeted towards outstanding individuals with leadership potential who will be drivers of positive change within our target countries of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine.
The scholarship includes tuition fees, full maintenance/living costs for the duration of your course, an arrival allowance, visa and healthcare surcharge fees and one economy return flight.
Open to students from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine.
To apply for this scholarship a candidate must:
- Hold Syrian, Jordanian, Lebanese or Palestinian nationality
- Hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a 2:1 or higher, or be in the final year of your undergraduate degree
- Have work and/or voluntary experience relevant to your field of study and a clear career path on return to your home country or the region
- Demonstrate leadership potential
- Have applied for an eligible course at a partner university
- Have met the Foundation’s English language requirements and the English language requirements of your chosen UK universities. Saïd Foundation Guidance
- Upload all required documentation
Students on the following pathways are not eligible for these scholarships:
- Hull York Medical School
- MSc Nursing (Mental Health) and MSc Nursing (Adult)
- MA in Public Policy: Governance and Development
- International Pathway College
- Distance and online learning courses
- Part-time courses
- Kaplan International College London
- GEMMA and Mundus MAPP
Application deadline: Thursday 31 October 2024, 5pm GMT
Please go to the Saïd Foundation website for more information and to apply online. Candidates will be asked to submit a number of supporting documents with their application, including educational transcripts/certificates, a CV and three recent references. Please read the guidance carefully before starting your application.
Flexibility in relation to required documents will be shown towards candidates applying from Gaza.
Please note the Saïd Foundation are responsible for reviewing and awarding the scholarships.
If you would like to study at York with a Saïd Foundation scholarship, you must have applied for a one-year Masters degree course at the University of York.
Applications in all subject areas are considered but candidates should demonstrate how their chosen course will help them to contribute towards the development of the region.
Further details about the selection process and the timeline can be found on the Saïd Foundation guidance
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