Deadline
2025-05-15
Value of Scholarship
Full Scholarship, $14,400 Stipend/Year, Accommodation, Travel Costs, Part-time Job Opportunity
Country Tenable
Saudi Arabia
Renewable
No
King Saud University Initiative Scholarship 2025 – Apply Now
Applications are now open for the 2025 King Saud University (KSU) Initiative Scholarship, offering a fully funded opportunity for qualified candidates to pursue their studies in Saudi Arabia.
About the King Saud University Scholarship
The KSU Initiative Scholarship provides exceptional graduate students—both from Saudi Arabia and around the world—with the opportunity to study at King Saud University (KSU) in Riyadh. This scholarship is designed to attract top-tier talent and strengthen the university’s academic and research community. The fully funded King Saud University Scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees
- $14,400 annual living stipend
- Travel expenses
- On-campus accommodation
- Health insurance
- Relocation support
This initiative is open to exceptionally talented students seeking to pursue a Ph.D. in a dynamic academic and research environment. The program aims to enhance the quality of Ph.D. education at KSU by attracting top students from Saudi Arabia and beyond.
Eligibility Requirements for the King Saud University Initiative Scholarship
To be considered for the King Saud University (KSU) Initiative Scholarship, applicants must provide the following:
- A Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- English Proficiency Test Scores:
- TOEFL (Minimum IBT score: 61), IELTS (6.0), or STEP (85).
- KSU admissions codes: IELTS (147080), TOEFL (7498).
- Applicants with a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand may qualify for a waiver of this requirement.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with evidence of a recent publication or patent (if available).
- A statement of purpose.
- GRE General Test (preferable but not required unless specified by the chosen program).
- Personal interview (may be required, either virtual or in person).
Benefits of the King Saud University Initiative Scholarship 2025
Eligible full-time Ph.D. students will receive:
- Full tuition support
- Monthly living allowance (SAR 54,000 / $14,400 per year)
- On-campus housing
- Comprehensive health coverage at university hospitals
- Relocation support for students coming from outside Riyadh
- Part-time work opportunities (if available)
- Work eligibility in Saudi Arabia for up to one year after graduation
Available Ph.D. Programs at KSU
The King Saud University Scholarship offers Ph.D. programs in the following fields:
- Computer Sciences
- Engineering
- Basic and Applied Sciences
- Health and Medical Sciences
How to Apply for the King Saud University Initiative Scholarship (Step-by-Step Guide)
Interested and qualified candidates can apply by following these steps:
- Visit the Application Webpage – Click the link below to access the official scholarship page.
- Access the Application Portal – Click "Apply Online" to proceed to the registration and application portal.
- Submit a Complete Application – Applications will be accepted via the portal from March 24, 2025, to May 15, 2025. Ensure all required documents are submitted before the deadline.
- Selection Process – The Initiative Steering Committee will begin reviewing applications in late June 2025.
- Admission Notification & Enrollment – Selected students can begin their studies in either the Fall semester (August 2025) or the Winter semester (January 2026).
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