KING ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY (KAU) INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

LOCATION: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Fully funded educational scholarships offered to students residing outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who do not hold a residency permit at the time of application.

ELIGIBILITY:

The applicant must not exceed 35 years of age for PhD programs and 30 years for Master’s programs.

The applicant must hold a qualification recognized in their home country, with a minimum grade of “Very Good” if graded.

Good conduct and medical fitness.

Submission of two academic recommendations from previous instructors.

The applicant must not have been dismissed from any educational institution in the Kingdom.

Obtaining one of the following English language test scores:

Test TypeScore
TOEFL (IBT)61
TOEFL (CBT)173
TOEFL (PBT)500
IELTS5

Admission of non-Saudi residents holding legal residency in the Kingdom, in accordance with the admission mechanism and regulations for scholarship students in higher education institutions in Saudi Arabia, and their sponsorship as per Council of Ministers Resolution No. (94) dated 29/03/1431 AH.

Inquiries & Contact:

Director of External Scholarships Unit

Email: moalghamdi@kau.edu.sa

Phone: +966126400000 Extension: 73271

BENEFIT:

These are seats allocated to non-Saudi students (male or female) residing outside the Kingdom to study at higher education institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Monthly stipend.

Arrival allowance for scholarship students.

Healthcare services for the student.

Accommodation subject to availability, along with appropriate academic, social, cultural, and training support.

Access to the central library.

Subsidized meals.

Thesis printing allowance for master’s and doctoral students.

Graduation allowance for shipping books.

Annual round-trip airfare to the student’s home country.

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Application Deadline: 31st May, 2026

LOCATION: Nigeria

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ELIGIBILITY:

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BENEFIT:

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2nd Prize — ₦500,000

3rd Prize — ₦250,000

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