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Saïd Foundation Scholarships : University of Sussex

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Amount

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Country

United Kingdom

Level

Master's

Deadline

Deadline not confirmed

About this scholarship

The Saïd Foundation are offering 5 Masters scholarships for students from Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria.

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 does not say it covers living costs, so plan to show this amount yourself. 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 does not say it covers living costs, so it may not qualify for this support.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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One is available to a student at the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and up to 4 for students in any other University of Sussex department. What you get Successful applicants receive: fully-funded tuition fees a maintenance allowance economy travel to and from country of residence Type of award Full tuition fee waiver and maintenance Funding type Partnership Eligibility To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must: Hold Syrian, Palestinian, Lebanese or Jordanian nationality and be permanently resident in one of these countries. The Foundation will consider Syrians residing elsewhere due to current circumstances in the country. Hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent of a UK 2:1 degree or higher (or be in your final year of undergraduate study) Meet the Foundation's English language requirement Have received an offer for an eligible course at Sussex (this can be conditional or unconditional) Applicants must also demonstrate: Work and/or voluntary experience relevant to their field of study and a clear career plan Leadership potential in their chosen field Saïd Foundation Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and applications are carefully considered by officers and trustees of the Foundation and external assessors. The Foundation bases its decisions on the candidate's academic excellence, the usefulness of the subject to the candidate's home country, the candidate's leadership potential, future career intentions and their practical ability to make use of the knowledge to be gained in the UK on their return to the Middle East. For the full eligibility criteria please visit the Saïd Foundation website . Number of scholarships available 5 Deadline 31 October 2024 17:00 How to apply Apply online at www.saidfoundation.org/apply . Candidates will be asked to submit a number of supporting documents with their application, including educational transcripts/certificates, a CV and three recent references, so please read the guidance carefully before starting your application. Contact us applications@saïdfoundation.org You might also be interested in How to apply for a Masters at Sussex Visiting the University Timetable After interviews in March, final selections will be communicated to applicants by June 2025 by the team at the Saïd Foundation. For a full timetable, please visit the Saïd Foundation's website here . Availability At level(s): PG (taught) Application deadline: 31 October 2024 17:00 (GMT) the deadline has now expired Countries The award is available to people from these specific countries: Jordan Lebanon Palestine Syria Scholarships and funding archive Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Vimeo University of Sussex Sussex House, Falmer Brighton, BN1 9RH United Kingdom Course and application enquiries: stud

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Who can apply for the Saïd Foundation Scholarships : University of Sussex?

Students pursuing Master's degrees can apply. International students are eligible.

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