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FULLY FUNDED NAMA X KSU POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 2026

Application Deadline: March 31, 2026

LOCATION: Saudi Arabia

The NAMA Foundation International Scholarship is a strategic postgraduate initiative in collaboration with King Saud University, aimed at empowering future Muslim leaders through advanced education in engineering, technology, and artificial intelligence.

ELIGIBILITY:

The programme prioritises high-impact disciplines, including:
Electrical, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering
Software Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
IT & Information Systems
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

This scholarship is designed for non-Saudi postgraduate applicants who demonstrate strong academic standing (minimum Very Good), meet language proficiency requirements (IELTS/TOEFL if required), and fulfill medical and documentation requirements.

Through this initiative, NAMA seeks to strengthen long-term academic capacity within Muslim communities by supporting talented students to pursue Master’s and PhD studies at a globally recognized institution.

The applicant must hold the appropriate academic qualification:
Bachelor’s degree for Master’s applicants
Master’s degree for PhD applicants
with a minimum grade of “Very Good.”
The applicant must meet the language proficiency requirements of the programme.
The applicant must pass the medical examination and submit a police clearance certificate, if required.
All academic certificates and official documents must be properly attested according to regulations.
Additional requirements may apply depending on the programme or university regulations.
For external scholarships, applications must be submitted through the “Study in Saudi Arabia” platform, as it is the officially approved platform for admitting international students.
Applicants must ensure that all required conditions are fulfilled and documents are submitted correctly to enable processing for visa issuance.
Applicants must comply with all application requirements announced on the Study in Saudi Arabia platform.
The applicant must be non-Saudi and not residing in Saudi Arabia at the time of application.

BENEFIT:

Fully funded

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SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ART CONTEST

Application Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026

LOCATION: Saudi Arabia

The Science Without Borders® Challenge is an international contest that engages students and teachers in ocean conservation through art. This annual competition inspires students to be creative while promoting public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore the world’s oceans and aquatic resources, contributing to the overarching goals of the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation. 

ELIGIBILITY:

This international art competition is open to all students 11-19 years old. Students must be enrolled in primary or secondary school, or the homeschool equivalent. College and university students are not eligible for this contest.

Work will be judged in two categories based on age, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes awarded for each:

Students 11-14 years old

Students 15-19 years old

To apply to the 2026 Science Without Borders Challenge, fill out the online entry form, upload a picture of your artwork, and make sure everything is submitted before the deadline! If you are under the age of 13, your parents will be asked to provide consent, so make sure not to wait until the last minute. Before applying, check out our Tips for Success for suggestions on how to make the most of your application, such as how to write a compelling artist’s statement that describes how your artwork relates to this year’s theme.  

Before beginning your artwork, make sure to review the Contest Rules for more information on the types of art we are looking for. For example, the Science Without Borders® Challenge only accepts original 2-dimensional pieces of artwork students have created by hand, such as a painting or a drawing. 

See the Guidelines for Submitting Artwork for tips on how to upload your artwork. Although the application process is online, semifinalists will be required to mail in the original artwork in order to be eligible to win. 

BENEFIT:

Winners of the Science Without Borders® Challenge will be awarded with the following scholarships:

1st Place: $500

2nd Place: $350

3rd Place: $200

We also offer a “People’s Choice” award, with winners in each age group receiving a $50 scholarship.

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