UK Saïd Foundation Scholarships 2026 – Fully Sponsored
The Saïd Foundation Scholarships for the 2026/27 academic cycle have officially opened, inviting ambitious students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to pursue transformative studies in the United Kingdom. This highly esteemed fellowship, renowned for its generosity, provides comprehensive financial backing to exceptional minds devoted to shaping progressive futures and instigating lasting reform in their native homelands.
Details:
- Fully Funded
- UK Universities
- Masters
- All Subjects
- International Students
- UK
- 2025-10-31
Degree Scope:
The Saïd Foundation Scholarship unlocks pathways into postgraduate (Master’s) programmes across Britain’s foremost universities. Among its celebrated partners stand the University of Oxford (Saïd Business School), the University of Cambridge, and a distinguished constellation of other elite institutions.
Fields of Emphasis:
Scholars may explore a wide breadth of disciplines; however, preference is awarded to fields resonating with the developmental imperatives of the MENA region, such as:
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Educational Innovation and Pedagogy
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Healthcare Systems and Public Wellbeing
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Humanitarian Development and Relief Work
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Business, Economics, and Financial Systems
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Public Affairs, Policy, and Governance
Scholarship Advantages:
Recipients of the Saïd Foundation Scholarship are endowed with a spectrum of privileges designed to ease the academic journey and foster intellectual focus. These include:
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Complete tuition fee coverage at an affiliated UK university
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Living stipend alongside housing assistance
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Funded international travel to and from the United Kingdom
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Access to influential professional networks and a robust alumni community
Eligible Nationalities:
This opportunity is reserved for nationals of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and select other countries within the MENA bloc recognized by the Saïd Foundation.
Who May Apply – Eligibility Framework:
Aspiring applicants for the Saïd Foundation Scholarship 2026/27 must align with the following requisites:
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Citizenship: Must hail from one of the Foundation’s listed MENA nations (Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, among others).
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Academic Merit: Hold a strong undergraduate qualification, equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (2:1) or higher.
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Professional Aptitude: Demonstrate tangible work experience coupled with a lucid career trajectory committed to fostering progress within their home country.
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Language Proficiency: Fulfil the English-language requirements stipulated by the selected UK university.
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Endorsements: Submission of two referees—academic or professional—supporting the applicant’s capability and potential.
Application Pathway:
Those inspired to seize this opportunity must channel their applications exclusively through the Saïd Foundation’s digital portal. The process requires:
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Navigating to the official Saïd Foundation website.
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Completing the structured online application form.
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Uploading all compulsory documentation (academic transcripts, curriculum vitae, reference letters, English test certificates, personal statement).
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Submitting the dossier no later than 5:00 PM (UK time), Friday, 31st October 2025.
Candidates shortlisted from this rigorous process will subsequently be invited to a formal interview stage.
Published on: 18 August 2025
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