King Abdulaziz University Scholarships 2023 Application Update

Filed in Scholarships Update by on April 19, 2023

King Abdulaziz University Scholarships, which is fully funded and sponsored by the King Abdulaziz University, is presently accepting applications from eligible students.

King Abdulaziz University Scholarships

The King Abdulaziz University Scholarships

King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, offers a comprehensive range of academic programs, including Science, Engineering, Humanities, Arts, Information Technology, Business Administration, Computer Science, and more, for both Master’s and PhD degrees.

The scholarship will cover all expenses associated with these programs.

Established in 1967, King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is a public institution.

It has been ranked as the #1 university in Arab Universities by the Times Higher Education, and has been featured in the top 200 universities in the world by four leading ranking tables.

Eligibility Criteria for KAU Scholarship

1. Applicants must be no more than 35 years old for PhD programs, 30 years old for Master’s programs, and 25 years old for Bachelor’s programs.

2. Candidates must hold a university degree from an accredited college or university and have achieved a minimum grade of “very good”.

3. For Master’s and PhD programs, applicants whose first language is not English must pass an approved English language proficiency exam.

4. Below are the approved exams and their corresponding minimum required scores:

  • TOEFL (PBT) minimum score required is 500.
  • TOEFL (CBT) minimum score required is 173.
  • TOEFL (IBT) minimum score required is 61.
  • Minimum required score for IELTS is 5.

5. The applicant must have a clean conduct record and meet the medical fitness standards.

6. The applicant must not have been expelled from any university.

7. Female students must be accompanied by a close relative who is a regular resident and not within the prohibited degrees.

8. The students must meet the eligibility requirements for admission.

Financial Benefits

1. The scholarship offered by King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia for the academic year 2023-24 is a fully-funded opportunity open to students from all around the globe. The University will cover all expenses.

2. A monthly bursary of SR 900 will be provided.

3. For a research assistant without summer time, a monthly bursary of SR 1000 will be provided.

The contract applies for one semester only between the Deanship of Graduate Studies and the student, and may be renewed for another semester upon mutual agreement.

4. An initial preparation allowance of SR 1,800 will be provided to cover the student’s arrival costs.

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5. The candidate will receive healthcare benefits.

6. Accommodation and facilities will be provided.

7. The candidate may be eligible to receive subsidized meals.

8. A total allowance of SR 4,000 for PhD and SR 3,000 for Masters will be provided for printing the thesis.

9. An allowance of SR 2,700 will be provided for shipping books upon graduation.

10. The candidate will be provided with an annual two-way airfare ticket.

Documents Required

1. A current CV or resume is required.

2. For all programs except Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, the applicant must provide a statement of purpose in English.

3. A certified copy of the graduation certificate from the Saudi Embassy is required.

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4. A certified copy of the transcript from the Saudi Embassy is required.

5. Two recommendation letters from former professors are required.

6. A valid passport copy of at least one year of validity is required.

Application Deadline

There is no fixed deadline for international students to apply for the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship for the academic year 2023-24 in Saudi Arabia. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

CSN Team.

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