Said Foundation
Could Said Foundation be a fit? Check free — then find open funders like them if not.
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
Check fit free · no card
saidfoundation.orgAbout Said Foundation
The Said Foundation is a UK-registered charity established in 1982 by Wafic and Rosemary Said in memory of their son Karim. Rooted in the conviction that education fosters enlightened leadership and societal transformation, the Foundation drives positive change through targeted investments in education and capacity-building. Its mission emphasises empowering outstanding individuals and disadvantaged youth, including refugees, to realise their potential and contribute to their home countries. Core values of generosity, transformation, partnership and opportunity guide a non-sectarian, non-political approach that builds cross-cultural bridges. The Foundation primarily focuses its work in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine—regions of deep family connection.
What Said Foundation funds
The Foundation funds education and capacity-building initiatives, with a particular focus on postgraduate master's scholarships at top UK universities for nationals or permanent residents of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine. It also supports education projects for Syrian refugee children and youth, as well as institutional initiatives for leadership development. All funded work is linked to regional advancement in the Levant region.
Who can apply
The Foundation funds individuals through its scholarship programme, which is open to nationals or permanent residents of Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine, including Syrians displaced by conflict. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to social or economic impact in their home countries. Unsolicited applications from charities or organisations are not accepted; funding for projects or partnerships is by invitation only.
What Said Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund undergraduate or doctoral study, nor study outside the UK. It does not accept unsolicited applications from charities or organisations for project funding.
How they like to fund
The Foundation operates primarily through an invite-only approach for project and partnership funding with established entities. Its scholarship programme is the sole public funding stream, providing fully funded awards covering tuition, maintenance, travel, and visas. The Foundation works through strategic collaborations and alumni networks to amplify its impact.
How much does Said Foundation give?
Published grant sizes vary. A free fit check matches Said Foundation’s current criteria to your charity — so you know if it’s worth applying.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
Good to know
How to apply to Said Foundation
Said Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
- A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
What you can do here
- 1Check fit. See if your project aligns with Said Foundation.
- 2Find open funders. Shortlist similar funders you can approach.
- 3Save the notes. Keep the fit check if you are later invited to apply.
See if Said Foundation could be a fit — then find open funders like them.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Said Foundation provide?
Grant amounts vary. Contact Said Foundation directly for current funding levels.
Where does Said Foundation fund charities?
Said Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Said Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Said Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Said Foundation?
Said Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
Similar funders
Other UK funders with overlapping focus — not a claim they fund the same charities.
Browse related grants
Spotted something that needs correcting? Tell us.
Could Said Foundation be a fit?
Check free — then find open funders like them.