The Said Foundation aims to encourage development of the Middle East through education of young people for whom such opportunities would not otherwise be available. The foundation has awarded scholarships to talented Arab students in financial need since 1984.

What do I need to apply?

You need to:

			Have a good first degree
			Provide evidence of your proficiency in English (IELTS or TOEFL certificates)
			Be under forty years of age
			Be Jordanian, Lebanese, Palestinian or Syrian, and resident in the Arab world.
			Demonstrate that your chosen course of study will be of use to your home country or the Middle East region
			Have at least two years' work experience
			Apply for a place on a course in the UK
			Sign a binding undertaking to apply the skills and knowledge you will gain in one of the foundation’s target countries.

What scholarship schemes are available?

The Said Foundation offers three programmes at postgraduate level in UK institutions:

Study for a Masters Degree in the UK

The Said Foundation is able to provide full or partial scholarships for Masters degrees at universities around the UK, depending on the level of financial need or whether other grants are available to applicants. While we are able to provide full funding, we are also able to provide matching funds.

• The Foundation has joint scholarships schemes with the University of Birmingham, the University of Cambridge, Durham University, the University of East Anglia, the University of Essex, the University of Exeter, the University of Glasgow, Goldsmiths College, The Institute of Education (University of London), King’s College London, the University of Leeds, the University of Leicester, London School of Economics, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the University of Nottingham, the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, Royal Holloway, the School of Oriental and African Studies, the School of Pharmacy, the University of Southampton, the University of St Andrews, University College London and the University of Warwick. You MUST apply to these universities if they have courses meeting your needs. Applicants should apply using the Foundation’s application form by 31 January.

Study for other Postgraduate training

The Said Foundation is able to provide full or partial funding for specialised training in the UK depending on financial need. While we are able to provide full funding, we are also able to provide matching funds. Scholarships are normally for a maximum of one year.

How can I apply?

Application forms along with the guidance notes can be downloaded from the British Council website below or from the Said Foundation website.

Candidates must:

			Read the Guidance notes for applicants
			Submit Three copies of the Application form , please note that the British Council is not responsible for photocopying applications.
			Provide supporting documents in the section below

Deadline for submitting applications to the nearest British Council office is 31 January 2013.

Soft copies and / or Late applications will not be accepted

Supporting documents to be attached:

			Copies of offer letters from British universities. These should include details of tuition fees.
			A transcript of your university and high school records (Tawjihi, Baccalaureate etc).
			A certified translation should be provided if the original is not in English.
			IELTS or TOEFL certificate
			A completed “Financial Summary” sheet

NB: Shortlisted candidates will be expected to provide three references (one of which must be on the KRSF reference form) if they are invited to second interview in May.2013

Said Foundation Master and PHD Scholarships at Oxford and Cambridge

The Foundation offers a number of Scholarships in partnership with Oxford and Cambridge. Details about the application procedure can be found in one of Foundation's Guidance Notes for Oxford and Cambridge Applicants  and / or fro

Application forms for Oxford and Cambridge scholarships are available from the university websites above.

The deadline for Oxford applications is 18 January 2013 for most courses but Friday 4 January 2013 for courses in Medical Sciences, Philosophy and Politics and International Relations. However candidates who apply by the March Application Deadline 3 (Friday 8 March 2013) please check the Oxford University prospectus. The deadline for Cambridge applications is 04 December 2012. Completed forms should be sent directly to these universities on their addresses below.

University of Cambridge, Churchill College scholarship for Palestinians

Churchill College, Cambridge has established a scholarship for Palestinian students wishing to pursue a one year post-graduate course at the University of Cambridge. The aim is to develop an individual's expertise so that they will work to improve future governance and economic development in Palestine.  To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must reside in the West Bank, Gaza or East Jerusalem and should have at least two years of work experience gained after graduating from their first degree.  More information and details on how to apply can be found at

http://www.chu.cam.ac.uk/alumni/development/palestinian_studentship.php?details=full

Palestinian candidates who meet Churchill College and the Said Foundation’s eligibility criteria are advised to apply for this scholarship.

For information about deadlines or further details, please visit the Said Foundation website, or  e-mail us your enquiry