Postgraduate taught, University of York
Saïd Foundation Scholarship
Amount
Fully funded (tuition + living costs): Tuition fees, full living costs, an arrival allowance, visa and healthcare surcharge fees and one economy return flight
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Master's
About this scholarship
The Saïd Foundation awards fully-funded scholarships to outstanding individuals from Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine looking to study a one-year Masters in ...
Requirements
- Syrian, Jordanian, Lebanese or Palestinian nationals applying for a one-year taught Master's at York (up to 3 at York). Apply through the Saïd Foundation by Friday 30 October 2026, 5pm GMT.
What it takes to get there
Student visa
- Proof of funds: £1,171 per month, for 9 months. (£1,529 per month in London.)official source
This award is listed as fully funded but does not state a living amount; ask the provider whether its letter meets this figure. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: £558.official source
- Health surcharge: £776 per year of the visa.official source
- Usual decision time: about 3 weeks.official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will seek to help eligible students leave if the scholarship covers both course fees and living costs, and that leaving cannot be guaranteed. This award is listed as fully funded; confirm that its letter states it covers both the course fees and living costs.official source
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Visa facts checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
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