Internal scholarships for Saudi private universities and colleges

Internal scholarships are allocated to Saudi students and residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Learn about them now and the list of universities that offer internal scholarships.

If you are in Saudi Arabia now, the internal scholarship programs in Saudi universities are suitable for you.

Classification of internal grants

Government scholarships are provided by the Ministry of Higher Education or the Ministry of Education to Saudi students who wish to pursue their higher education domestically. These scholarships cover the cost of study, tuition fees and monthly expenses.

University scholarships are offered by universities and educational institutions in the Kingdom. These scholarships cover various specializations and are awarded based on the academic performance and financial needs of students.

• Scholarships: These scholarships are offered to students who excel academically, and cover tuition fees and other expenses.
• Research grants: These grants are provided to student researchers, and cover the costs of research and publication.
• Exchange Scholarships: These scholarships are offered to students to study at other universities abroad.
• Training Grants: These grants are provided to students to obtain practical training in specific fields.

Conditions for internal grants

Internal grants in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia vary depending on the type of grant and the donor, but here are some general conditions that are often common:

• The applicant must be a Saudi citizen or resident of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• The applicant must have a good grade point average in high school or its equivalent.
• If the language of instruction is English, there may be a requirement to pass a language test such as the IELTS or TOEFL.
• The applicant must have been accepted into the university or educational institution where he will study.
• The scholarship beneficiary must adhere to its conditions, including academic success, good behavior, and maintaining an excellent academic record.

Registration dates for internal scholarships

Registration dates for internal scholarships in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the academic year begin between July 12 and July 19, according to the website of the Saudi Ministry of Education.

Universities offering internal scholarships in Saudi Arabia

• Ministry of Higher Education grants
• King Saud University Scholarship for Outstanding Students
• Islamic Development Bank scholarship for Saudi students from needy families
• Saudi Aramco scholarship for Saudi students from its graduates
• Internal scholarships at Al Baha University
• Internal scholarships at Majmaah University
• Internal scholarships at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
• Scholarships at Taibah University
• Scholarships at Taif University
• Scholarships at Umm Al-Qura University
• Scholarships at King Abdulaziz University
• Scholarships at the University of Jeddah
• Scholarships at the Islamic University
• Scholarships at Princess Nourah bin Abdulrahman University
• Al Qussaim university
• University of Hafar Al-Batin
• Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University
• the Saudi electronic university
• Najran university
• King Faisal University
• Imam Abdul Rahman bin Faisal University
• Hael University
• Northern Border University
• Gazan University
• Al-Jouf University
• King Saud University
• Shaqra University
• Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic University
• King Khalid University.

Source: Ministry of Education website