scholarships
Our timetable
Applications for 2027/28 Saïd Foundation scholarships will open on Tuesday 1st September and close on Friday 30th October.
Application Window
Applications open at 9am (UK time) on
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Applications close at 5pm (UK time) on
Friday 30th October 2026
Assessment
Eligibility check and assessment
early November 2026 until end of January 2027
Deadline for providing evidence of having applied to your chosen courses
29th January 2027
Interviews
Interviews will take place in March 2027
Final selections
Scholars will be selected by
beginning of June 2027
Assessment
After submitting, your application will be assessed by the Saïd Foundation. It will firstly go through an eligibility check and only candidates who meet all of our eligibility criteria will progress to the assessment phase. Candidates who fail to meet all of our eligibility criteria will be notified by email in December 2026. Please be aware that due to the volume of applications, the Foundation is unable to provide individual feedback.
All eligible candidates will be assessed by staff from the Saïd Foundation and external experts. It is during this assessment that candidates will shortlisted for interview. If you are not shortlisted for interview, you will be notified by email in March 2027. The Foundation is unable to provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates however if you meet the eligibility criteria then you may reapply in future years.
Interviews
Interviews will take place in March 2027.
Selection
The Foundation’s Board of Trustees will make its final selections in May 2027. Shortlisted candidates will be informed of the outcome by the beginning of June 2027.