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
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
Similar opportunities
- Sophie Germain Master Scholarship in France;
- Université de Montréal International Student Scholarship;
- Emile-Boutmy Scholarship at Sciences Po for international students.
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 am hussaini saminu from nigeria please how can i apply the KAU i don’t have the links help me pleas
Hi my name is ZAINAB IBRAHIM ABDULKADIR i filled the online portal for the scholarship in king Abdulaziz university but i didn’t receive any information about and it shows that is successfully received pls can i know what is going on
Please what procure for apply please guide me dear on WhatsApp +923355292311
Hello I just tried registering but it told me “sorry it’s the end of the registration program” for both the undergraduate and postgraduate studies. When next will the portal be opened?
Same here, Showing its the end of Program, try next year
I want to apply for admission in undergraduate BS program of computer science
Hello I just tried registering but it told me “sorry it’s the end of the registration program” for both the undergraduate and postgraduate studies. When next will the portal be opened?
Can I apply for an undergraduate scholarship with certificate of 2017
I want to apply for PhD for spring 2023. but in the website the admission look’s open and when I click on the apply, it shows that the admission for 2021 is closed.
so when admission will be open for 2023 and what is the official link for apply?
I have applied for MSc in statistics since 2020 and in my portal saying your application has be send to the deanship scholarship and don’t know what to do since any information regarding this pls
Please contact the university
Hello please can educational graduates apply for this scholarship i read BSC(ED)chemistry because i saw space for educational graduates
Assalamu alaikum, My name is Safa. I have done master of philosophy (M.phil)and got 79 percentage. Can anyone pls help me on what are the categories I can apply for phd in King Abdul Aziz University.. please help me to know more about this. Which are all departments of phd I am eligible to apply…
Iam trying to apply for ph.d in commerce, is there any possibility to apply? Plz tell.
I want to apply for undergraduate 2022
Can KAU , offer it for fully funded scholarship,
I am from Pakistan,,,
I am an aspirant to get admission in Ph.D. for Islamic History. who can guide me?
I’m from Pakistan and I have obtained 75%marks in science group and now I want to have scholarship in saudia so tell me admission procedure and what is last date to apply for scholarships in saudia
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Assalam alaikum wa rahmatuLLAH, please how can one start the registration, kindly state the site for the registration .Thank you.
My age is 35 years and 2 months can I apply for PhD
Please less talk on WhatsApp +23479127991038. I applied for PhD Biochemistry,
Can you help me this year i am complete my 12 th class and now i want to study King Abdul Aziz University how can i easily admits there please tell me
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Dear Sir,
Assalamoalykom wa rahmatullah.
I am an Indian national, resident of Jeddah since 2006, studying in 12th standard in International Indian School, Jeddah, with Science stream. I am looking for admission in undergraduate degree program from Saudi university after the completion of my intermediate course in March 2022 in shaa Allah. Kindly guide me how I can achieve my goal.
Jazak allah khair.
Regards.
Shahidulislam
I have graduated with second class lower. Can i be among the beneficiaries?
I want to study Arabic and Islamic studies in KAU please I need help.
Assalamualaikum Warrahmatullah wabarakatuhu.
I am a Sierra Leonean and I want to apply for this KAU scholarship but I realised that Sierra Leone is not indicated in the list of countries. Kindly advise me on what to do as I got stuck on the column meant for country of nationality.
Thanks
Ms.Khadijatu Koroma
I want to study arabic and islamic studies in king abdulaziz university please l need help.
I am Ayesha Saif from Pakistan and I want to pursue PhD in Mathematics from the King Abdul-Aziz University. I would like to be a part of scholarship beneficiaries of King Abdul-Aziz University scholarship for the September intake 2021. So, I want to know what is the procedure to apply? I have all the required documents for admission except the IELTS result card. Could you please tell me what the tentative date for the submission of IELTS result is if possible.
Please contact the university
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I’m riasat from Pakistan, I have also done my Master Qualification from Pakistan now I’m living in saudia Arabia Jeddah near by UNIVERSITY, but I don’t know how to apply University admissions please if you or any body Know tell me I will be very thankful,My WhatsApp and contact 00966564662070
WOULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME IF POSSIBLE TO APPLY FOR UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP IN KAU . I STARTED FILLING UP THE APPLICATION BUT I WONDER IF IT WILL BE ACCEPTED OR NOT. I RECEIVED MY CERTIFICATE LAST MONTH . FORM THAT TIME , I TRIED TO LOGUP TO KAU WEBSITE .
AWAITING FOR YOUR KIND REPLY .
BEST REGARDS,
KHALIFA
yes it is possible
Assalamu alaikum, same here I couldn’t find out how I can apply
Can I apply for an Undergraduate scholarship? Because I saw a place that I could click and apply for undergraduate programs in the university.
In the Universities application portal.
Please ask the university
Can I apply for an Undergraduate scholarship? Because I saw a place that I could click and apply for undergraduate programs in the university.
Please ask your question where you saw a place that you could click and apply for undergraduate programs in the university.
My question Is the same with your. So I wait for the solution
Is there opening for Ph.d in commerce department?
Assalam alaikum, what are the gpa score required to apply for the scholarship