Middle Eastern Scholarships

One of the major problems, while we plan to pursue higher education abroad, is a financial crisis. Suppose you are one of these students or parents who do not have enough funds to afford a Middle Eastern education. In that case, you may consider applying for scholarships available at various institutions in the Middle East. These scholarships provide students with financial support throughout their studies when they are eligible for these scholarships. If you want to know more about Middle Eastern Scholarships, eligibility criteria, and FAQs, then keep reading!

Why Study in the Middle East?

There are numerous benefits of pursuing higher education in the Middle East; some major reasons include: 

• Middle Eastern countries provide a high-quality education with a quite higher literacy rate as the education is delivered by well-trained staff. 

• The duration of the courses is lower as compared to other countries, and the degrees granted here are recognised by all countries across the globe. 

• Further, Middle Eastern countries are considered home to numerous highly developed countries. Thus there are numerous employment opportunities available to students with high packages.

Must Read: Best Places to Study Abroad in the Middle East

The Cost of Studying in the Middle East

The cost of studying in the Middle East is as follows:  

Expenses	Amount in INR
Tuition and fees	3,03,2000
Evaluation fees	44,500
Hostel and meals	5,30,000

Top Middle Eastern Scholarships

The top Scholarships to Study in Arab Countries for International Students are listed here. The table below contains the scholarship name, nation name, advantages, and a link to the scholarship website.

Scholarship Name	Country	Degree Level
King Abdulaziz University Scholarship	Saudi Arabia	Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
King Fahd University Scholarship	Saudi Arabia	Master’s, PhD, MBA
King Abdullah Scholarship	Saudi Arabia	Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Islamic University Madinah Scholarship	Saudi Arabia	Bachelor’s
Ministry of Education Scholarship	Bahrain	Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Kuwait Government Scholarships	Kuwait	Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship	Qatar	Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Qatar University Scholarship	Qatar	Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Doha Institute For Graduate Studies Scholarship	Qatar	Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
United Arab Emirates University Scholarship	UAE	Master’s, PhD
Khalifa University Scholarships Emirates	UAE	Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Pre-medicine bridge programs, Doctor of Medicine

List of Middle Eastern Scholarships 

One of the most important things featured in the Middle East is its cultural heritage which represents more than a country, revealing a unique upbringing, way of life and comprehensive history. The Middle East awards many scholarships to help students in their higher education. Currently, more than 9 available scholarships are awarding an amount of $3,000 to students.

Egypt 

Name of the Scholarship	Description	Award/Amount
AMIDEAST Need-Based Scholarships	This scholarship is available for US students who need financial assistance to pursue studies in Egypt, Morocco, Oman, Tunisia and Jordan.	$500 -$5,000 (INR 39626.25- INR 3,96,262.50)
AUC Scholarships for Non-Egyptian Students	These are merit-based scholarships awarded to students who want to study in Egypt at American University in Cairo	$20,000 (INR 158505)
Nile Basin Scholarship at Alexandria University.	These are for students who aim to study for a master’s or PhD at Alexandria University. These are for students coming from Nile Basin countries.	Tuition fees

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Israel

Name of the Scholarship	Description	Award/Amount
Mosse/Weinstein Centre for Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison	These are a list of scholarships for UW-Madison eligible students to study a broad range of areas in Jewish Studies	–
DOROT Foundation Fellowship.	These are scholarships for American and Canadian Jewish students to pursue studies in Israel.	$7,000 (INR 554767.60)
Israeli Government Scholarships for Foreign Students	These overseas study scholarships are for international students who wish to pursue higher education in Israel.	$ 6,000 (INR 475515)
Masa Israel Grants and Scholarships	These scholarships are available for international Jewish students who wish to study in Israel,	$2,400 – $4,700 (INR 190206- INR 372486.75)

Saudi Arabia

Name of the Scholarship	Description	Award/Amount
Effat University Scholarship	There are numerous scholarships offered including academic and non-academic to cover full-time tuition fees for students with high academic achievement from all nationalities	Tuition fees and accommodation
Alfaisal University Scholarships	These are merit-based scholarships to pursue studies in Saudi Arabia in Riyadh at Alfaisal University	5,000 SAR (INR 1,05,534)
Saudi Arabia Government Scholarship for Non-Saudis	There are a variety of overseas scholarships available for international students.	850-900 riyal-

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Turkey

Name of the Scholarship	Description	Award/Amount
Sabanci University Graduate Scholarships	Sabanci University offers full scholarships for master’s and doctoral students, including tuition waivers and stipends.	Tuition fees and maintenance grant.
Turkish Government Scholarships for International Students	Various Turkish scholarships are available to overseas students who want to study in Turkey. Open to students of all levels, though some scholarships have specific requirements.	–
TÜBITAK Research Fellowship Programme for International Researchers	Scholarships are available for international PhD students and young postdoctoral researchers interested in conducting research in the natural sciences, engineering and technological sciences, medical sciences, agricultural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.	–
Özyeğin University Scholarships	International students can apply for undergraduate and graduate scholarships to study at Zyein University in Turkey. These merit-based scholarships are automatically considered for all admitted students.	–

UAE

Name of the Scholarship	Description
INSEAD UAE Campus MBA Scholarships	INSEAD offers a variety of graduate scholarships to students pursuing an MBA at one of the school’s three sites, including Abu Dhabi. Not all of the scholarships listed are for studies in the United Arab Emirates.
Khalifa University Teaching Assistant Scholarships	Master’s and PhD scholarships are available for international students studying at Khalifa University in the United Arab Emirates. Funding is provided in exchange for your participation as a teaching assistant during your study.
Masdar Institute IRENA Scholarships Programme	Graduate scholarships to study at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI) in the UAE. IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency, is funding this project.
UAE University Graduate Assistantships	Master’s and PhD scholarships are available for international students who participate in teaching, research, or administrative duties at United Arab Emirates University during their stay.

Must Read: Study in UAE – Country Comprised of 7 Emirates

Other Middle Eastern Scholarships

Some of the other Middle Eastern scholarships are –

• ICGEB Research Grants for the Member States
• MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB
• TUMS Scholarships in Iran
• Qatar University Scholarships
• Muscat University Entrance Scholarships

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Application Process 

The application process for the Middle Eastern Scholarships is as follows.

STEP 1 

First, you are required to find a relevant scholarship that you qualify for as there are different eligibility requirements for different scholarships.

STEP 2 

After completion of the above step, you are required to check all necessary documents required to submit as a part of the application process then you must check the deadline.

STEP 3 

Then, you must contact referees early.

STEP 4 

After successful submission, you must have your documents verified.

STEP 5

You are suggested to make sure that while the application process is going on, you must make a good impression.

FAQs 

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