Saudi Arabia offers scholarship programs to students of all academic levels, including top international students, covering living expenses, health insurance, tuition, and travel stipends.
Some of the top Saudi Arabian scholarships for international learners are listed below:
1- Islamic Development Bank grant
A fully funded scholarship available to international students from IDB member countries is the Islamic Development Bank Scholarship.
The scholarship is available for undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and post-doctoral studies with a focus on “sustainability sciences,” in line with the fields authorised to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The emphasis on sustainable development
The IDB grant supports sustainable development in member countries by concentrating on “sustainability science.”
These domains consist of:
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Education
• Climate Change
• Energy
• Sustainable Cities
• Responsible Growth
• Waste Management
• Population Growth
• Green Chemistry
• Biodiversity
• Plastic and Microplastic Pollution
• Water and Sanitation
• Health
• ICT for Development
• Development and Infrastructure Construction
• Islamic Economics, Finance and Banking
• Development-related social sciences
Extra advantages
The scholarship also includes extracurricular activities through a programme called “Guidance and Counselling Programme” to ensure students’ academic progress as well as social and psychological integration. These activities are as follows:
• Workshops and Seminars pertaining to Sustainable Development
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Training Opportunities
How do I apply for a scholarship from the Islamic Development Bank?
After enrolling at the preferred college or university, applicants must complete the Islamic Development Bank scholarship application and upload the necessary files.
The deadline for applications is on February 28th every year
Please click here to access the Islamic Development Bank’s website for additional information.
2- Islamic University of Madinah Scholarship
Al-Madinah Islamic University in Madinah provides fully funded scholarships to international students from all over the world.
The scholarship is available for undergraduate and master’s level studies in Engineering and Basic Sciences.
The Benefits of the Islamic University of Madinah Scholarship
The scholarship provides the following benefits:
• Free airline ticket upon admission and at the end of each academic year.
• Monthly reward.
• An extra incentive for students who obtain distinction.
• Free fully equipped housing for single students.
• Meals available for a nominal monthly charge at the university restaurant.
• First-rate healthcare is provided by the university hospital.
• Free daily transportation to and from the Prophet’s Mosque, along with scheduled Umrah excursions on a regular basis.
• Making use of the university’s social, fitness, and sporting amenities.
Required Conditions:
In order to qualify for the Scholarship at Madinah Islamic University, the candidate needs to fulfil all of the following prerequisites:
• The student must be a Muslim.
• To enroll in a bachelor’s programme, a student needs to have completed high school or its equivalent.
• Upon submitting an application for a master’s programme, a student must have held a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification for 16 years.
• The student’s physical and mental well-being must be excellent.
• Applicants to bachelor’s programmes must be between the ages of 17 and 25.
How can one apply to Madinah’s Islamic University?
After enrolling at the chosen college or university, applicants must complete the Islamic University of Madinah scholarship application and upload the necessary files.
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2024.
Please click this link to access the Islamic University of Madinah’s website for further details.
3- King Abdulaziz University Scholarship
International students from all over the world are eligible for a fully funded scholarship at King Abdulaziz University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Scholarships in the fields of Science, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, Information Technology, Business Administration, and Computer Engineering are available for undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate study.
King Abdulaziz University Scholarship has the following benefits:
The scholarship provides the following advantages:
• Free airline ticket upon admission and at the end of each academic year.
• Monthly reward.
• An extra incentive for students who obtain distinction.
• Free fully equipped housing for single students.
• Meals available for a nominal monthly charge at the university restaurant.
• First-rate healthcare is provided by the university hospital.
• Free daily transportation to and from campus.
• Making use of the university’s social, fitness, and sporting amenities.
Required conditions:
The applicant has to fulfil all the requirements listed below in order to be considered for the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship:
• Student must come from all over the world.
• For programmes that demand it, the student must be a Muslim.
• For bachelor’s programmes, the applicant needs to have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Upon submitting an application for a master’s programme, a student must have held a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification for 16 years.
• The student’s physical and mental well-being must be excellent.
• Applicants to bachelor’s programmes must be between the ages of 17 and 25.
How do I apply for a scholarship at King Abdulaziz University?
After enrolling at the preferred college or university, applicants must complete King Abdulaziz University’s scholarship application form and upload the necessary files.
The deadline for applications is January 15, 2024.
Required Documents:
The applicant’s curriculum vitae.
2. All programmes, with the exception of Islamic Studies and Arabic, require an English statement of purpose.
3. A certified copy of the previous degree from the Saudi embassy.
4. A copy of the academic transcript (certified by the Saudi embassy).
5. It is necessary to submit two recommendation letters from two past instructors.
6. A copy of a passport that is currently valid for at least a year.
7. Personal photos.
8. Language proficiency test certification.
