Study in the UK: Said Foundation Master’s Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

Said Foundation Scholarship UK 2027 is a remarkable opportunity for outstanding students from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine to study a fully funded one-year master’s degree in the UK.

This scholarship is intended for outstanding students with strong academic records, leadership abilities, and a demonstrated interest in helping to develop their home country or region. Successful applicants will receive a scholarship that covers tuition fees, living expenses, visa charges, and international flights.

The Saïd Foundation has been providing educational grants and training opportunities since 1984. Its scholarship programme is designed to empower outstanding individuals through education and to cultivate future leaders who can make a significant difference throughout the Middle East.

Eligible Programmes for Said Foundation Master’s Scholarship 2027

Business and Management
Economics and Finance
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering
Education
International Development
Public Policy
Law
Social Sciences
Arts and Humanities
Creative Arts and Design
Health and Medicine
Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Science and Technology

Partnering Universities of Said Foundation Master’s Scholarship

University of Birmingham
University of Bristol
University of Cambridge
University for the Creative Arts
Durham University
University of Edinburgh
University of Essex
University of Exeter
University of Glasgow
Goldsmiths, University of London
Imperial College London
King’s College London
University College London (UCL)
University of Leeds
University of Leicester
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Loughborough University
University of Nottingham
University of Oxford
Royal College of Art
Royal Holloway, University of London
SOAS, University of London
University of Southampton
University of Sussex
University of Warwick
University of York

Requirements for Said Foundation Master’s Scholarship 2027

1. Citizenship and Residence

Applicants must be Syrian, Jordanian, Lebanese, or Palestinian nationals and must reside permanently in one of these countries.

2. Academic Qualifications

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree equal to at least a UK Upper Second-Class Honours degree (2:1).
Final-year undergraduates can also apply.
The Foundation provides country-specific guidelines on degree equivalencies, but applicants should additionally confirm with their preferred UK university to validate their qualifications.

3. Related Work or Voluntary Experience

Applicants must have relevant job and voluntary experience in the area of their planned topic of study.

4. Leadership Potential

The award is for people who have the capacity to be leaders and drivers of positive change.

5. Clear Career Goals

Applicants should ideally have a defined job pathway after completion of their master’s degree.
The Foundation is seeking individuals who can demonstrate how the knowledge and skills gained in the UK will be applied in contributing to their home country or region.

6. Registration in a master’s programme in the UK

Applicants must be applying for an approved master’s programme at a Saïd Foundation partner university.
You do not need a university offer to apply for a scholarship, but you must have applied to the university for the course you wish to study (if the course is open for applications) and provide evidence of this.

7. Requirement for English language

Applicants must satisfy the Foundation’s English language requirement.

IELTS Academic: An overall score of 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in each band).
Duolingo: An overall score of 105, and a minimum of 105 in each band.
TOEFL iBT: The Foundation requires minimum scores based on the date you took the test.

8. Supporting documents

Your application must be supported by all the necessary documentation. Specifically, three legitimate reference letters are necessary. Applications submitted without three references will not be considered.

Benefits of the Said Foundation Master’s Scholarship 2027

First, the scholarship covers the tuition fees for the selected master’s programme.
Secondly, the Foundation pays the scholar’s maintenance and living expenses for the duration of the course.
Thirdly, successful students will receive an allowance to help with the costs of travelling to the UK.
The scholarship also covers necessary visa costs.
The Foundation will also pay the necessary UK healthcare fee.
Lastly, students will be provided with a return economy class ticket to the UK.