2026 King Saud University x NAMA Postgraduate Scholarship – Saudi Arabia

Location: Saudi Arabia

Program: Postgraduate (Master’s and PhD Degrees)

Eligibility: All nationalities

Duration: 2 to 3 years

Deadline: March 31, 2026

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The King Saud University NAMA Scholarship 2026 is a prestigious, fully funded postgraduate scholarship offered through a powerful strategic partnership between the NAMA Foundation and King Saud University (KSU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, designed to attract and develop the next generation of global leaders in engineering, technology, computer science, and artificial intelligence. Open to exceptional international students from all countries, the scholarship provides a comprehensive financial package that removes every major barrier to postgraduate education covering full tuition fees, monthly living stipend, furnished on-campus accommodation, annual round-trip airfare, comprehensive health insurance, academic materials, and a graduation allowance. Married students may additionally apply for family-inclusive housing and support.

King Saud University, established in 1957 in Riyadh, holds the distinction of being the first university ever founded in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is today one of the most prominent and widely respected research universities in the Middle East and the Arab world. Consistently ranked among the top universities in the region and globally across multiple subject rankings particularly in engineering, computer science, and the natural sciences KSU is home to world-class research centres, state-of-the-art laboratories, and a vibrant international academic community drawn from dozens of countries around the world.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:

Full 100% tuition fee coverage for the entire duration of the Master’s or PhD programme
Monthly living stipend of approximately $1,200/month (SAR 54,000 annually) to cover daily expenses
Free fully furnished on-campus accommodation or a housing allowance
Annual round-trip airfare between the scholar’s home country and Saudi Arabia
Comprehensive health insurance provided at King Saud University hospitals throughout the study period
Allowances for books, research materials, and academic supplies
One-time graduation allowance for shipping academic materials back home upon completion
Family-inclusive housing and support for married students (subject to availability and policy)
Possibility of working in Saudi Arabia for up to one year after completing the PhD programme
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:

Must be a non-Saudi national — Saudi citizens are not eligible for the NAMA international scholarship track
Must not be currently residing in Saudi Arabia at the time of application
Must hold an appropriate academic qualification: a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade of “Very Good” for Master’s programme applicants, or a Master’s degree with a minimum grade of “Very Good” for PhD applicants
Must meet the English language proficiency requirements of the chosen programme
Must be applying for full-time study only — the scholarship is not intended for students who are currently employed full-time or part-time
Must pass a medical examination and, where required, provide a police clearance certificate
Must have all academic certificates and official documents properly attested by the relevant competent authorities
Must submit the application via the official Google Form (provided by the organisers) or the Study in Saudi platform, including all personal details, academic history, and required supporting documents in the correct format

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements

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Selection Criteria

The King Saud University NAMA Scholarship selection process is rigorous, competitive, and conducted in clearly defined phases by both the NAMA Foundation and the KSU Initiative Steering Committee. The first phase involves an initial screening of all submitted applications to verify that eligibility criteria have been met, documents are complete, and the application form has been accurately completed. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection the scholarship is awarded through a merit-based process, and only the most academically distinguished candidates advance to subsequent phases. Academic record is the foremost criterion, with the Steering Committee placing particular emphasis on cumulative GPA, the prestige and accreditation of the applicant’s previous institution, the relevance of the applicant’s academic background to the chosen NAMA scholarship programme, and the quality and coherence of any research interests or study objectives described in the application.