The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has opened applications for 265 fully-funded scholarships available to Filipino students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in Saudi universities. The program is part of a 30-year educational cooperation between the two countries.
Comprehensive Support for Selected Scholars
Each scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly stipend of SAR800 to SAR2,000 (PHP11,800 to PHP29,600), free accommodation, medical insurance, and annual roundtrip airfare. Students will also take part in cultural and community programs aimed at promoting intercultural understanding.
“This initiative is part of a broader relationship between our countries, rooted in decades of academic and cultural exchange,” said Saudi Ambassador-Designate Faisal Ebraheem Alghamdi in Makati City. “These scholarships are a bridge between our youth, fostering mutual understanding and cooperation.”
Eligibility, Fields of Study, and Application Process
Applicants must be 17 to 25 years old for bachelor's or Arabic diploma programs, and 35 or younger for postgraduate studies. Those residing in or outside Saudi Arabia may apply through the Ministry of Education’s portal at https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa.
The application deadlines are:
- * Outside Saudi Arabia: June 14, 2025 (undergraduate), October 31, 2025 (graduate)
- * Inside Saudi Arabia: July 31, 2025 (undergraduate), October 31, 2025 (graduate)
Programs are available in fields such as engineering, economics, law, media, education, Shariah and Arabic studies, and natural sciences. Theory-based courses will be taught in Arabic, while practical-based ones will be taught in English.
Study Opportunities Across Saudi Universities
More than 25 Saudi universities are participating, including King Saud University, King Abdulaziz University, and Umm Al-Qura University. 5% of seats in each school are reserved for international scholars, with the Islamic University of Madinah allocating 85% for this purpose.
“We look forward to welcoming talented Filipino students who will contribute to the growing academic and cultural ties between our nations,” said Ambassador Alghamdi.
