The King Abdulaziz University Scholarship is a fully-funded program that is designed for qualified local and international students to conduct studies at King Abdulaziz University. The scholarship is available for Master’s degree and PhD applicants to study in a wide range of subjects at the King Abdulaziz University (KAU), in Saudi Arabia.
All interested candidates are invited to apply for the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship. The online application portal is open throughout the year (for the Fall and Spring semesters). Scholarship holders are expected to fulfill their research obligations; to carry out their responsibilities and perform their duties in accordance with all relevant KAU rules and regulations. They should devote a sufficient amount of time and energy to achieving their degree.
King Abdulaziz University Scholarship Details
- Host Institution: King Abdulaziz University (KAU), in Saudi Arabia.
- Field of Study: Please check full list below.
- Number of awards: Not specified.
- Duration: Duration of the student’s program.
- Eligible countries: Open to all Nationalities
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King Abdulaziz University Scholarship Benefits
The King Abdulaziz University Scholarship provides successful applicants with:
- A monthly bursary of SR 900
- A monthly bursary of SR 1000 (a research assistant without summer time).
- A preparation allowance for when coming for the first time of SR 1,800.
- The candidate would receive the health care.
- Providing accommodation and facilities.
- Subsidized meals can be provided for the candidate.
- A total sum of SR 4,000 for PhD, and SR 3,000 for master’s allowance for printing the thesis.
- An allowance of SR 2,700 for shipping books (when graduated).
- Providing the candidate with a two-way ticket annually.
Available Programs
Applicants can study in any program available at the following faculties of the King Abdulaziz University.
For PhD Candidates
- Faculty of Arts & Humanities
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Meteorology
- Environment Arid Land Agriculture
- Faculty of Marine Science
- Faculty of Environmental Design
- Faculty of Computing & Information Technology.
For Master’s Candidates
- Faculty of Arts & Humanities
- Faculty of Economics and Administration
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Meteorology
- Environment Arid Land Agriculture
- Faculty of Marine Science
- Faculty of Environmental Design
- Faculty of Computing & Information Technology.
King Abdulaziz University Scholarship Eligibility
To qualify for this Asia scholarship, Applicants must:
- not have more than (35) years old for PhD, and (30) years old for Masters.
- have a university degree from an accredited college or university and should have a degree with “very good” at least.
- be in good health and have a record of good Conduct.
- not have been dismissed from any university in the kingdom.
- pass English exams (Only for candidates from non-English-speaking countries) and obtain minimum scores as follows:
- TOEFL (PBT) = 500
- TOEFL (CBT) = 173
- TOEFL (IBT) = 61
- IELTS = 5
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Application instructions
Interested applicants must click on the apply button below and follow the instructions to fill in the application form and submit it. Application is open all year.
Required Documents
- Curriculum vitae.
- Statement of purpose (in English for all programs except in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language).
- A copy of graduation certificate (certified by Saudi Embassy).
- Copy of transcript (certified from Saudi Embassy).
- Two recommendation letters.
- A copy of a valid passport with at least one-year validity.
There is no deadline, and you can submit your application anytime. However, candidates are only selected twice a year for spring and fall semester intakes. For more details on the King Abdulaziz University Scholarship, please visit the university website. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
I verified my certificate and transcript in a court,
Greatyop; hope am in order?
Cos normally one can verify these documents in either of the following:
The institution you attended
A law court
The embassy of the country you’re applying
Secondly,
Can I submit my recommendation letters myself? Or is KAU strict that your lecturer must submit it themselves?
Pls reply asap
Very urgent!
Please send your request to the university
I’m Olasunkanmi Kabiru Olaide
How will I know if I have been offered admission in to King Abdul Azeez University?
Please give me opportunity to come and read in your Country
My child is doing Bsc hoours in biotechnology> Can she after or during degree avail scholarship in msc biology.
Greetings Greatyop!
Your answers here are very helpful
I applaud your work here
However,
Please does King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia require GRE at any point for final decision after admission?
We don’t think so. To be safe, please ask the university.
How can I get in touch with the University to ask them? Pls reply asap
Click on the official page button or type the name of the university in google and you will find it.
S’il vous plaît, à quelle adresse faut-il envoyer les dossiers ?
bouton “Postuler”
Please more information about undergraduate degree student thank you
Dear Sir/Madam:
I am about to submit my application but I am finding it difficult to complete as ags.kau.edu.sa says “ERROR IN ATTACH YOUR PASSPORT’S COPY”.
Please I need a help.
Please contact the university
Hello! Please I want to ask if I can still now apply for this scholarship. if not so, when is the next applications?
yes
Thank you. And when will it closes?
Please read the content. It covers what you’re asking.
I want to have scholarship
hie, i want to persue PhD in environmental Accounting. I have accounting background, do i fit in any of the faculties offering PhDs. thank you
Pls I need the link for the application
Please read the content before asking questions. It’s been a while we stopped answering questions like this.
Saba mehboob from pakistan.I did bsc in mathematics, now i want msc in KAU jeddah,please guide me
Is there any university offering Phd program in environmental sciences or agriculture, withoout passing TOEFL, IELTS exame
Respected sir!
I m from kpk, i want to do phd in islamic studies , can i? Is ielts also mandatory for islamic studies ..? Which arabic certificate is must? From university or board…? How many duration it should b…. Plz infotm
Good day please, can a married female apply for the scholarship? I am interested in studying masters degree in Education.Thank you. I await your response soon.
When is the final admission for 2021
Intrested in Human Resources Management bachelors
Can I get Masters scholarship in Arabic, am interested in that.
It may be possible. Please send a message to the university about that. They will give you more info.
Thanks
I am interested to take admission into the university for PhD in education. I would like to do my research on the topic “Educational leadership and teaching methods of the prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SM).
Can get Master for Arabic language
I am Abdullah samukai kromah I did my degree program from an english institution but Abdullaziz University is still asking me for english efficiency test.
Aoa. I have been serving as a lecturer in the department of Mathematics for last 7 7 years in Pakistan. Now, I want to continue my studies in king abdul Aziz university in PhD mathematics.kindly, inform me about fully funded scholarships.
J’ai l’honneur de vous Soumettre ma candidature
Please when is the application closing?
Can you tell me female are apply for PHD or not?
Please hit the official button below the post and ask the university about that. Thanks.
For Arts & Humanities, there is no Education subject like Masters of Education or PhD in Education. I am interested in PhD in Education.
Dear Junaid Ahmed, please contact the university about this matter. They may have something for you. Thanks