King Fahd University Scholarship 2026 — Study for Free in Saudi Arabia (Fully Funded)

If you're planning to go for a Master's or PhD degree without worrying about tuition, housing, or even your flight ticket, then the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) scholarship might be exactly what you're looking for.

                                                   

Applications are now open for the 2026 intake, and this is one of the most generous scholarship programs in the Middle East.

What You’ll Get if You’re Selected

Studying at KFUPM comes with a full package of support. Here's what they cover:

1. Full tuition – You won’t pay a single riyal for your education.
2. Monthly allowance – You’ll get paid every month to support your living expenses.
3. Furnished accommodation – A proper place to stay inside the university.
4. Meals at a low cost – Subsidized meals are available on campus.
5. Round-trip plane ticket – One free ticket when you arrive and another when you graduate.
6. Free medical and dental care – The university covers both.
7. Research Assistant (RA) jobs – You can earn more while doing research.
8. Free textbooks – All required learning materials are provided.
9. Library and lab access – Use modern labs and a huge research library.
10. Support for academic conferences – They may even sponsor you to attend one abroad.

 Programs Available

You can apply for any of the following options

1. PhD (Thesis-based)
2. Master of Science (Thesis-based)
3. Master of Science (Project-based)

Some popular fields include:

1. Artificial Intelligence
2. Business Analytics
3. Cybersecurity
4. Mechanical, Electrical & Civil Engineering
5. Petroleum Engineering
6. Chemistry, Physics, and Math
7. Computer Science
8. Robotics
9. Environmental Science

 Application Deadlines

Don’t miss your deadline! Here’s when the application closes:

1. PhD Applicants: July 31, 2025
2. MS (Thesis-based): July 31, 2025
3. MS (Project-based): July 15, 2025

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 Who Can Apply?

1. The scholarship is open to everyone — no matter where you're from. But you must meet the following conditions:
2. You need to hold a bachelor’s degree when applying for a Master’s or an MS/Master’s degree when applying for a PhD.
3. A minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 is required (or equivalent).
4. You must provide two reference letters from your past lecturers or supervisors.
5. A statement of purpose — a short essay (just one page) explaining your study plan or goals.
6. Proof of English language skills:

1. IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 70+, or Duolingo 105+
2. This is not needed if you studied in English-speaking countries or at KFUPM itself.

7 A non-refundable application fee of SAR 100 + VAT.

 How to Apply

1. Visit the official KFUPM admission portal.
2. Create your account and fill in all required details.
3. Upload your documents (transcripts, recommendation letters, etc.)
4. Submit before the deadline.

Note: Incomplete applications will be rejected, so double-check everything before submitting.

A lot of students miss out on this scholarship just because they delay or skip steps. Don’t let that be you.

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You can also apply through our team if you need help  we’ve assisted many students successfully apply without stress.

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