{"id":1338,"date":"2026-09-13T01:24:53","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T23:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/study.sudancareer.com\/?p=1338"},"modified":"2026-09-13T01:24:55","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T23:24:55","slug":"fully-funded-scholarships-in-saudi-arabia-for-international-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/study.sudancareer.com\/?p=1338","title":{"rendered":"Fully Funded Scholarships in Saudi Arabia for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a global hub for higher education, offering a plethora of fully funded scholarships to international students across various disciplines. These scholarships provide an excellent opportunity for students worldwide to pursue undergraduate, master&#8217;s, and doctoral degrees in the Kingdom&#8217;s prestigious universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\"><strong>Overview of Saudi Arabian Scholarships for International Students<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Saudi Ministry of Education, through its official platform <a href=\"https:\/\/studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa\">Study in Saudi Arabia<\/a>, offers a range of fully funded scholarships to attract international talent. These scholarships cover tuition fees, accommodation, monthly stipends, health insurance, and travel expenses, ensuring a comprehensive support system for students. The application deadlines vary by university, typically ranging from June to October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Participating Universities and Their Locations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several Saudi universities participate in this scholarship program, offering diverse academic programs across different regions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>King Saud University (KSU)<\/strong> \u2013 Riyadh\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers undergraduate, master&#8217;s, and Ph.D. programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarship benefits include tuition coverage, monthly stipend, accommodation, health insurance, and annual airfare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>King Abdulaziz University (KAU)<\/strong> \u2013 Jeddah\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides programs in various fields including science, engineering, humanities, and social sciences.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, monthly allowance, and health insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)<\/strong> \u2013 Dhahran\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Specializes in science, engineering, and management programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarships include tuition fees, monthly stipend, housing, medical coverage, and relocation support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)<\/strong> \u2013 Thuwal\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Focuses on graduate-level programs in science and technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers full scholarships covering tuition, living allowance, housing, and medical insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University (PNU)<\/strong> \u2013 Riyadh\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The largest women&#8217;s university globally, offering various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, and monthly stipends.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Islamic University of Madinah<\/strong> \u2013 Madinah\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers programs primarily in Islamic studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarships include tuition, accommodation, monthly allowance, and health care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU)<\/strong> \u2013 Dammam\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides a range of programs in medicine, engineering, and sciences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jazan University<\/strong> \u2013 Jazan\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers diverse programs including medical and engineering fields.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Northern Border University<\/strong> \u2013 Arar\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provides various undergraduate programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taibah University<\/strong> \u2013 Madinah\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offers programs in various disciplines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required Documents for Application<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants are generally required to submit the following documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent personal photograph<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email address and mobile number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact information of a resident guarantor in Saudi Arabia, including their residency ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High school certificate (preferably in Arabic)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National identification number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identification documents of parents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommendation letter from previous school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Police clearance certificate (valid for at least 6 months)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent medical examination report (valid for at least 3 months)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\"><strong>How to Apply<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interested students should apply through the official portal: <a href=\"https:\/\/studyinsaudi.sa\/ar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study in Saudi Arabia<\/a>. It&#8217;s advisable to review each university&#8217;s specific requirements and deadlines before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/studyinsaudi.sa\/ar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Saudi Arabia is rapidly emerging as a global hub for higher education, offering a plethora of fully funded scholarships to 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