Are financial restrictions keeping you from pursuing your goal of attaining a higher education? Have you always dreamt of studying at a top university in a foreign country? If your answer is yes, you are in luck because the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced fully funded scholarships for Pakistani students. Moreover, you can apply for a scholarship in Saudi Arabia whether you are residing in Pakistan or the Kingdom.
According to the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HEC), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Scholarships 2022 will provide students with an opportunity to pursue studies at diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels in the top 25 universities across the country. In addition, the Saudi scholarship for Pakistani students will be available in a variety of disciplines, including Arabic, Islamic Studies, engineering, computer science, agriculture, politics, law, administration, economics, education, and media sciences.
It is also pertinent to mention that 75 percent of scholarships have been reserved for applicants in Pakistan, while the remaining 25 percent will be awarded to Pakistani students living in Saudi Arabia.
Eligibility Criteria to Apply for Scholarship in Saudi Arabia
Wondering if you can apply for the fully-funded scholarship in Saudi Arabia? Well, here is the eligibility criteria that you must fulfil in order to avail this incredible academic opportunity.
- The applicant must be a national of Pakistan or Azad Jammu and Kashmir
- Both men and women can apply for scholarships in Saudi Arabia
- For the Bachelor’s programme, the applicant must be between the ages of 17 and 25
- The applicant must be under 30 years for the Master’s programme
- For PhD, the age of the applicant must be below 35 years
- The recipients of the scholarship will join their selected programmes between September and October each year in the Kingdom
- The candidate must not be holding any other academic grant at the time of availing scholarship in Saudi Arabia for Pakistani students
- The applicant must not have any criminal record
- The applicant must not have a history of being suspended from any educational institution on any valid ground
- Any other requirement set by the respective universities in Saudi Arabia or the government.
What Do the Saudi Arabia Scholarships Include?
The Saudi Arabia scholarships for Pakistani students in 2022 offer the following benefits:
- Free accommodation
- Monthly stipend of 900 SR for science students and 850 SR for humanities students
- Return air ticket
- Subsidised meals at the campus
- A three-month furnishing allowance on arrival in the Kingdom for married scholars
- Free medical for the students and their families, if married
- Three months’ graduation allowance for shipment of books
- Sports and recreational activities on the campus as well as support for dependents and travel expenses
How to Apply for Saudi Arabia Scholarships 2022?
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to apply for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Scholarships for Pakistani students.
Step 1: Visit the websites or online portals of the selected universities in Saudi Arabia.
Step 2: Check out the eligibility criteria for admissions in each discipline or course offered at the chosen university.
Step 3: Apply directly for admission in the preferred institution keeping in mind the application time frame and other requirements.
Step 4: Share a copy of the submitted application with the Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh by sending an email at Pahrepriyad@mofa.gov.pk for follow-up.
Step 5: The university will forward your application to the Saudi Ministry of Education, which will then award scholarships to selected candidates
List of Universities Offering Scholarships in Saudi Arabia
These are the top 25 universities in Saudi Arabia that are offering fully funded scholarships to Pakistani students.
- Jeddah University
- Bisha University
- Umm-al-Qura University
- Islamic University
- Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University
- King Saud University
- King Abdul Aziz University
- Hafar al Batin University
- King Faisal University
- King Khalid University
- Qassim University
- Taibah University
- Taif University
- Hail University
- Jazan University
- Al Jouf University
- Al Baha University
- Tabuk University
- Najran University
- Northern border University
- Princess Nora University
- Imam Abdulrahman University
- Prince Sattam bin Abdual Aziz university
- Shaqra University
- Majmah University
According to the HEC, each university in Saudi Arabia is authorised to enrol only 5 percent international students on scholarship. However, the admission percentages of Princess Noor Binte Abdul Rehman University for Girls in Riyadh and Jamia Islamia Madinah Munawara on scholarships are 8 percent and 85 percent, respectively.
This brings us to the end of our guide on fully-funded scholarships in Saudi Arabia for Pakistani students. If you want to learn more about different types of scholarships in Pakistan, please check out the following blogs:
- HEC Scholarships in Pakistan
- International Scholarship Programs Pakistani Students Should Know About
- Complete Guide to Fulbright Scholarship Program
- Everything You Need to Know About Commonwealth Scholarship
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