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 partnership schemes with Oxford, Cambridge, Nottingham, Birmingham, Durham,Exeter University, Goldsmiths College, King’s College London, Leeds, London School of Economics, Oxford Brookes, Southampton, Warwick, Glasgow, St Andrews,School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University College London, School of Pharmacy (University of London), and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Essex University, and Royal Holloway. Applicants MUST apply to the Foundation’s partner universities if their proposed course is offered.

Said Foundation - Chevening Awards

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Said Foundation jointly fund up to ten awards annually for postgraduate study at a UK university for up to one year. Awards are available for any area of study to students in financial need who demonstrate both academic excellence and the potential to become leaders.  Applications are available from your nearest British Council centre.

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?

Download the Notes for applicants and read carefully before completing the application form

Fill the Application form

Submit three copies of the application form, with the supporting documents below; to the nearest British Council office no later than 31 January 2010.

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 June.2010

Said Foundation 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 the Foundation’s Guidance Notes for Oxford and Cambridge Applicants”

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

The deadline for Oxford applications is 23 January for most courses but please check the Oxford University prospectus. The deadline for Cambridge applications is 31 January. Completed forms should be sent directly to these universities on their addresses below.

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