The Islamic University Madinah Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for international students to pursue undergraduate or graduate programs at the Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia.
The 2025 edition of the scholarship provides a monthly allowance, free furnished accommodation, healthcare, and various other benefits.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Saudi Arabia
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Accommodation | Living Stipends | Travel Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
The Islamic University Madinah in Saudi Arabia annually offers undergraduate and postgraduate degree scholarships to international students willing to study in the country.
The scholarship is an opportunity for non-Saudi students residing outside the Kingdom to study in higher education institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
It is fully funded for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels (type of study: regular) granted by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to international students, with many financial benefits, and provision of appropriate services to the university environment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Undergraduate Applicants: Must be between 17-25 years old and hold a high school diploma or equivalent (12 years of education).
- Master’s Applicants: Must hold a bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) with a minimum GPA of 3.75 out of 5.
- All applicants must be of good conduct, in good physical and medical health, and interested in completing their degrees according to the university’s rules and regulations.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Free plane ticket upon admission and at the end of each academic year
- Monthly allowance
- Extra allowance for students with excellent grades
- Free furnished accommodation for non-married students
- Quality healthcare at the university hospital
- Free daily transportation to and from the Prophet’s Mosque
- Regular organized ‘Umrah trips
- Access to social, training, and sports facilities
- Meals at the university restaurant for a small monthly fee
- Applicants are selected based on their academic qualifications, conduct, health status, and language proficiency (for master’s applicants). Priority is given to those who meet the scholarship’s specific criteria.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare:
- Educational documents (Results cards, Degrees)
- Birth certificate or ID card
- Passport (if applicable)
- Testimony of conduct (character certificate)
- Medical report
- Recommendation letter (from school, Islamic institution, or an individual)
- Personal Statement
- All documents must be in Arabic or English.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage
- Apply Online: Complete the application form on the university’s official website.
- Upload required documents
- If granted admission, applicants must provide their original documents attested by the Saudi Embassy or a recognized authority if there is no Saudi Embassy in their country.
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