2025 King Saud University Initiative Scholarship in Suadi Arabia| Fully Funded: (Deadline: 15 May, 2025)
The King Saud University Scholarship offers a fully funded opportunity that covers full tuition, $14,400 living stipends per year, travel costs, accommodation, health insurance, and relocation support.
Successful scholars of the initiative may also be eligible for part-time job opportunities with support from the university.
In this post, we will provide you with more information about the King Saud University Initiative Scholarship as well as how to submit your application.
King Saud University Initiative Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Saudi Arabia
- Study Abroad: Study in Asia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $14,400 Stipend/Year | Accommodation | Travel Costs | Part-time Job Opportunity
- Deadline: May 15, 2025
King Saud University Initiative Scholarship Details:
The King Saud University Initiative Scholarship aims to attract talented and distinguished graduate students from Saudi Arabia and around the world to study at King Saud University (KSU), Riyadh.
The King Saud University Scholarshipgives opportunities for exceptionally talented students to purse their PhD in a setting of academic and research environment.
The general objective of the initiative is to attract top students from inside KSA, and from around the world, to join KSU community strengthening the quality of PhD students
Eligibility Requirements for King Saud University Initiative Scholarship
To be considered for the King Saud University Initiative Scholarship, you must provide:
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution
- English proficiency: Only official TOEFL, IELTS, and STEP scores will be accepted. KSU requires a minimum TOEFL score of 61 on the IBT (Internet-Based Test) 6 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or 85 on STEP. The KSU admissions code for IELTS (147080) and for TOEFL (7498). A waiver from this requirement is possible if the applicant received a Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), with evidence of a recent publication or a patent if available.
- A statement of purpose.
- The GRE general test is preferable, but not required unless specified by the selected program.
- A personal interview may be required (virtual or in-person).
Benefits of King Saud University Initiative Scholarship 2025
All eligible full-time students will be granted the following benefits under the King Saud University Initiative throughout their PhD studies (for 3 years):
- Full tuition support
- Monthly living allowance [a total of SAR 54,000 ($ 14,400) annually]
- On-campus Housing
- Comprehensive health coverage at the university hospitals
- Relocation support for students from outside Riyadh
- Part-time work opportunities might be available
- Eligibility to work in KSA for up to one year after graduation
Available Programs for King Saud University Scholarship
KSU has a variety of PhD programs in the following fields of study:
- Computer Sciences
- Engineering
- Basic and Applied Sciences
- Health and Medical Sciences
How to Apply for King Saud University Initiative Scholarship (Step by Step)
To apply for the King Saud University Initiative Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to proceed to the application webpage.
- Applications will be received via the application portal for the initiative. Click ‘Apply online’ to go to the application portal for more info and registration.
- Full and complete applications via the application portal will be accepted starting from Monday March 24th, 2025 till May 15th, 2025.
- Decisions by the Initiative Steering Committee will be tentatively made starting from late June 2025.
- Notified students will be able to start as early as the Fall semester (August 2025) or the Winter semester (January 2026).
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