King Saud University Scholarship 2023
King Saud University Scholarship is provided by public universities in Saudi Arabia. To encourage education and provide financial aid to international students, it provides free tuition, room and board and stipend to international students.
All those international students who are taking admission in undergraduate, graduate programs at King Saud University can apply for King Saud University Scholarship. Continue reading to get the remaining details before submitting the online application form.
KSU aims to disseminate and promote knowledge in Saudi Arabia, expand its base of scientific and literary expertise, maintain a competitive edge with other countries in the fields of arts and sciences, and contribute to discovery and invention. In addition, King Saud University strives to contribute to the revival of the academic and scientific excellence of Islamic civilization and the expression of its benefits and pride.
King Saud University offers scholarships for male and female students from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based on academic merit.
Specifications
Accounting, Agriculture, Agriculture and Forestry, Ancient History, Applied Mathematics, Applied Science and Business, Arabic Language, Architecture, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics,
Scholarship Award
The scholarship award is different for undergraduate and graduate according to their merit. In addition to free tuition and room and board, take into account currency rates of 1 SR approximately equivalent to 0.25 USD.
For graduation
- Scientific Studies (SR 1000)
- Humanities (SR 850)
For graduates
- Undergraduate Studies (SR 900)
- Master Thesis (SR 3,000)
- PhD Dissertation (SR 4,000)
It is a stipend award which is given for the compulsory expenses of the students. In addition the stipend award scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit.
Eligibility criteria
Achieve an excellent GPA rating in two consecutive semesters of the same academic year*
There is a special conversion for the Saudi Arabia Grading Scale, but the GPA rating is calculated by the following equation: (1st semester points + 2nd semester points) / (1st semester credits + 2nd semester credits). The mandatory GPA rating to become eligible is 4.50, which is 90 on a 100 point scale.
To be eligible, students must –
- No government job
- Do not withdraw or postpone the semester
- Don’t be a visitor* of another university
- Not have a low GPA (below 2.0 on the 4.0 GPA scale)
Procedure to Apply for King Saud University Scholarship?
- Firstly visit and Log on to the official website of King Saud University –
- Now Click on ‘King Saud University Scholarship Program for Undergraduate and Graduate Courses’
- Check the eligibility criteria for which group you belong to
- Then start filling the online application form, fill it completely and upload the required certificates.
- Now submit the application form and bring a printed copy with you.