Scholarships and study abroad
A directory of 47 scholarships and sponsorship programmes for Saudi students, 27 of them for study abroad, with eligibility, benefits and official application...
- Al Rajhi Bank Blue Generation Graduate Development Program (BGDP) Al Rajhi Bank site.scholarships.type_corporate
- Aramco Apprenticeship Program for Non-Employees (APNE) Saudi Aramco site.scholarships.type_corporate
- Aramco College Continuation Program (CCPNE) Saudi Aramco site.scholarships.type_corporate Study abroad
- Aramco College Degree Program for Non-Employees (CDPNE) Saudi Aramco site.scholarships.type_corporate Study abroad
- Ma'aden International Scholarship Program for High School Graduates Ma'aden (Saudi Arabian Mining Company) site.scholarships.type_corporate Study abroad
- Misk Fellowship Misk Foundation (Mohammed bin Salman Foundation) site.scholarships.type_corporate Study abroad
- SABIC Scholarship Program SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation) site.scholarships.type_corporate Study abroad
- SNB Rowad Program Saudi National Bank (SNB) site.scholarships.type_corporate
- stc Talent Incubation Program (TIP) stc Group (Saudi Telecom Company) site.scholarships.type_corporate
- Al-Ruwad (Pioneers) Path - Custodian Scholarship Program Ministry of Education Government Study abroad
- Cultural Scholarship Program Ministry of Culture Government Study abroad
- Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program Ministry of Education Government Study abroad
- Doroob E-Training - HRDF (Hadaf) Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF/Hadaf) Government
- Emdad Path - Custodian Scholarship Program Ministry of Education Government Study abroad
- Free Technical & Vocational Training - TVTC Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) Government
- Health Specialties Scholarship Path Ministry of Education Government Study abroad
- Industry & Mining Training and Scholarship (Waaid Path) Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources with the Custodian Scholarship Program Government Study abroad
- Ministry of Health External Scholarship (for MOH staff) Ministry of Health Government Study abroad
- Professional Certificates Support - HRDF (Hadaf) Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF/Hadaf) Government
- Research & Development Path - Custodian Scholarship Program Ministry of Education Government Study abroad
- Waaid (Promising) Path - Custodian Scholarship Program Ministry of Education in partnership with government entities Government Study abroad
- Chinese Government Scholarship (China Scholarship Council – CSC) China Scholarship Council – Government of China site.scholarships.type_international Study abroad
- DAAD Scholarships (German Academic Exchange Service) German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) site.scholarships.type_international Study abroad
- Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Scholarships (European Union) European Commission – Erasmus+ Programme site.scholarships.type_international Study abroad
- Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) – Korean Government National Institute for International Education (NIIED) – Government of South Korea site.scholarships.type_international Study abroad
- Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Scholarship Programme Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) site.scholarships.type_international Study abroad
- Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship – Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education of Japan (MEXT) – Embassy of Japan in Saudi Arabia site.scholarships.type_international Study abroad
- Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship (Hungarian Government) Tempus Public Foundation – Government of Hungary site.scholarships.type_international Study abroad
- Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) site.scholarships.type_international Study abroad
- Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları) Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB) – Government of Türkiye site.scholarships.type_international Study abroad
- Al Yamamah University Distinction Scholarship Program Al Yamamah University University
- Alfaisal University Merit-Based Scholarships Alfaisal University University
- Clarendon Fund Scholarships – University of Oxford University of Oxford University Study abroad
- Dar Al-Hekma University Bachelor Scholarships Dar Al-Hekma University University For women
- Effat University Merit Scholarships Effat University University For women
- Gates Cambridge Scholarship Gates Cambridge Trust – University of Cambridge University Study abroad
- Islamic University of Madinah Full Scholarship Islamic University of Madinah University
- KAUST Fellowship (Fully-Funded M.S. and Ph.D.) King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) University
- KFUPM Graduate Assistantship King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) University
- KFUPM Graduate Scholarship (M.S. and Ph.D.) King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) University
- KFUPM International Undergraduate Scholarship King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) University
- King Saud University External Scholarships for International Students King Saud University (KSU) University
- Knight-Hennessy Scholars – Stanford University Stanford University University Study abroad
- Prince Sultan University Scholarship Program Prince Sultan University (PSU) University
- Rhodes Scholarship for Saudi Arabia (University of Oxford) Rhodes Trust – University of Oxford University Study abroad
- Sheikh Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Khudair Scholarship (Al Yamamah University) Al Yamamah University University
- Sulaiman Alrajhi University Scholarships Sulaiman Alrajhi University (supported by the Sulaiman Bin Abdulaziz Al Rajhi Charitable Foundation) University
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for scholarships?
Each scholarship has a provider, conditions and an official application link. Read the scholarship page, then apply via the official link.
Are there study-abroad scholarships?
Yes, some programmes are for study abroad, such as the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship, and we flag them.
Are there scholarships for women?
Yes, some are for women or include them in their tracks, and we label them clearly.