SAUDI ARAB (KSA) SCHOLARSHIPS 2022-2023: ULTIMATE
LIST OF SCHOLARSHIPS IN SAUDI ARABIA
It is time to apply for
the fully-funded Saudi KSA Scholarships 2022.
These Saudi
Scholarships cover full educational expenses, living allowances, and
residential facilities with health coverage plans.
Saudi Arabia, a country
famous for its religious studies is also a top study destination for a lot of
students.
With a number of
reforms made in the higher education sector of Saudi Arabia, some of the
universities in KSA are internationally competent, while others are strongly
focused on religious studies.
Some of the most
sought-after universities in Saudi Arabia are King Abdulaziz University,
Alfaisal University, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, King
Saud University, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST).
The universities that
use English as a primary medium of instruction require the students to give
proof of their English language proficiency via standardized tests like IELTS,
TOEFL, etc.
However, you can be
exempted from such a rule if you have earned your last degree from countries
like the UK, the US, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, etc. (the list
varies with every university).
Unfortunately, it is
illegal to work in Saudi Arabia while you are there on a student visa.
The average cost of
living for a single student person is about 6000 SAR.
2022 Scholarships in
KSA (Saudi Arab)
Below is a list of 2022
open for application scholarships available in Saudi Arabia:
1. King
Abdulaziz University Scholarships:
King Abdulaziz
University is offering scholarships at postgraduate levels for masters and
Ph.D. students.
These scholarships are
available for international students as well.
The scholarship
benefits include a monthly stipend of 1,900 SR, a one-time allowance of 1,800
SR given at the start of the study period, 3,000 – 4,000 SR for printing the
thesis, subsidized meals, health care, accommodation, and other facilities.
The scholarship is open
for all the courses taught at the university and the students whose first
language is not English are supposed to prove their English language
proficiency.
2. Effat University Scholarships:
Effat University has
opened its applications for scholarships for some of its bachelor’s masters and
diploma programs. For the diploma program, the full tuition fee will be covered
by the university.
For undergraduate and
graduate programs, the university waives the tuition fee of one semester. Visa
processing, accommodation for a single room, medical insurance, and entry and
exit expenses from the country will be supported by all the programs.
The diploma program is
available for the Arabic language whereas the under and the postgraduate
program is for the fields of engineering, architecture, humanities, and energy
engineering.
3. King Abdullah University of Science and
Technology Scholarships:
King Abdullah
University of Science and Technology (KAUST) scholarships are available for
masters and Ph.D.
These scholarships are
open for both local and international students.
The scholarship is
pretty generous and offers a full tuition fee waiver, an annual living
allowance of $20,000 – $30,000 (depending upon the students’ progress in KAUST
and the previous institution), housing support, medical and dental support, and
relocation charges.
The candidates are
supposed to prove their language proficiency. A GRE score is highly recommended
for admission and scholarship.
The programs available
in KAUST are research-based so the candidates with strong research background
and potential will be given preference.
4. King Fahd University
of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) Scholarships:
King Fahd University of
Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is offering full scholarships to its MS and
Ph.D. students.
These scholarships are
open for Engineering, Business, and Sciences subjects and are offered to both
local and international students.
The King Fahd
University scholarship is fully funded, that is, the scholarship value covers
all the academic expenses of the awardees.
The scholarships are
awarded to those students who show strong research potential for conducting
high potential and original research in their respective fields.
The applications are
open twice a year and all the eligible candidates (local and international) can
apply.
5. Al-Hekma University Scholarships:
The Al-Hekma University
of Saudi Arabia is offering full scholarships to eligible students.
The scholarship is
available on the undergraduate level and the candidates must have a high school
standing of 100%.
They also should be in
need of the scholarship, that is, they will be asked to show their financial
position in order to get the scholarship.
The scholarship will
cover the tuition fee and all the academic expenses incurred by the awardee.
It is open to all the
undergraduate courses taught at the university. The number of awards is
limited.
The grant does not
cover any living expenses of the awardees nor does it offers a monthly stipend.
6. Islamic University
of Madinah Scholarship:
The Islamic University
of Madinah is offering scholarships in its faculty of science.
The scholarship is
available on the undergraduate level and is fully funded.
The scholarship
benefits include a monthly stipend, free accommodation which will be fully
furnished, subsidized meals at the university restaurant, health care
facilities, plane tickets to and from the host country, transportation
allowance, social training, and sports facilities
Note that this
university only accepts Muslim students and is strongly focused on religious
subjects.