Fully Funded Saudi Arabia Scholarships 2026-27
🎓 Fully Funded Scholarships in Saudi Arabia 2026 – Complete Guide
If you want to study in Saudi Arabia on a fully funded scholarship, this could be a life-changing opportunity.
- No tuition fees
- Free accommodation
- Monthly stipend
- Medical insurance
- Free air ticket
- Hajj & Umrah opportunities
This is truly a golden opportunity for international students.
🎯 Types of Scholarships in Saudi Arabia
1. Government Scholarships (Recommended)
Apply through the official Ministry of Education portal:
This centralized platform allows you to apply to multiple universities at once.
2. University-Specific Scholarships
- Islamic University of Madinah
- Umm Al-Qura University
- King Saud University
- King Abdulaziz University
- King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Each university has its own eligibility criteria and deadlines.
📅 Application Deadlines
Government Scholarships
- Bachelor’s: May – June/July
- Master’s & PhD: May – October
University Scholarships
- Usually open from August
- Mainly for Master’s & PhD programs
Tip: Apply early to increase your chances.
⚠️ Avoid Scams
Many fake ads circulate on TikTok and WhatsApp claiming guaranteed scholarships.
- Agents may charge 2–4 lakh PKR
- Most of these offers are fake
Important: The official process is completely online. No agent is required.
📄 Required Documents
For Bachelor’s
- Matric certificate and result card
- Intermediate certificate and result card
- Passport (mandatory)
- CV (Europass format)
- Recommendation letters (2)
- English proficiency certificate
Create Europass CV here:
https://europa.eu/europass/en
For Master’s / PhD
- All Bachelor’s documents
- Bachelor’s degree and transcript
- Research proposal (for PhD)
🌍 Arabic Translation Requirement
All educational documents must be translated into Arabic.
- Do NOT use Google Translate
- Use a certified legal translator
Incorrect translation can lead to rejection.
📊 Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s: Minimum 70% marks
- Master’s/PhD: Minimum 3.0 CGPA
📝 IELTS / TOEFL
- Not always required
- IELTS 6.0+ increases chances
- Without IELTS, apply carefully to selected universities
🚫 Medical Programs Not Available
The following programs are NOT available on scholarship at Bachelor level:
- MBBS
- BDS
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
However, Allied Health Sciences may be available.
🎁 Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly stipend (~900 SAR)
- Free accommodation
- Free air ticket
- Medical insurance
- Book allowance (~450 SAR/semester)
- Arrival allowance (~1800 SAR)
- Hajj & Umrah opportunities
👩🎓 For Female Students
- Safe environment
- Separate hostels
- No Mahram required (as of 2026)
- Option to bring spouse
💼 Part-Time Work
Some universities allow part-time work depending on their policies.
💵 Estimated Costs
- Visa fee: $235
- Medical test: PKR 24,000–26,000
- Medical appointment: $10
- Biometrics: PKR 1,500–5,000
No consultant fees required.
🛂 Application Process
- Apply via official portal
- Receive initial approval
- Submit visa form
- Pay visa fee
- Complete medical test
- Biometrics appointment
- Visa issued
- University books ticket
The entire process is online.
📈 Final Advice
- Prepare documents early
- Translate documents properly
- Create a strong CV
- Apply as soon as applications open
Selection depends on merit and luck. No one can guarantee admission.
📢 Conclusion
Saudi Arabia offers one of the best fully funded scholarship opportunities in the world.
If you are serious about studying abroad, this is your chance.
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