King Saud University Initiative

Scholarship Host

King Saud University (KSU) – Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.This initiative is supported by the university's Board of Directors and aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 to enhance higher education and research excellence.

Eligibility Criteria

(i) Applicants must meet the general admission requirements set by the Deanship of Graduate Studies, with some additional conditions based on specific PhD programs. Key requirements include:

(ii) A Master’s degree from an accredited institution

(iii) Proof of English language proficiency (Minimum: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 6.0, or STEP 85). This may be waived if the applicant earned their Master’s in certain English-speaking countries

(iv) Submission of two recommendation letters

(v) A detailed CV, ideally with evidence of a publication or patent

(vi) A statement of purpose

(vii) GRE test results are optional unless required by the program

(ix) May require a personal interview (online or in-person)

Benefits

(i) Selected full-time PhD students will receive comprehensive support throughout their studies (up to 3 years), including:

(ii) Full tuition support

(iii) Financial and academic resources to conduct independent research

(iv) Access to a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment

(v) Opportunities for collaboration with international institutions

Scholarship Deadline

May 15, 2025

Link To Apply

https://dgsinitiative.ksu.edu.sa/