Scholarships

Unlocking Potentials of Future Leaders, Scientists and Professionals

Since King Faisal Foundation’s establishment, we have been committed to empowering students at every stage of their educational journey—from elementary school to post-doctoral research.

With over 150 million Saudi Riyals invested, our scholarships have helped hundreds of students worldwide achieve their dreams across diverse fields of study. Whether students are taking their first steps into higher education or pursuing advanced research, KFF supports ambitions applicants and creates brighter future for them and their communities.

The Foundation is currently focusing on supporting studies within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is not offering any international scholarships. To pursue the Foundation’s vision in education and human development, we are providing several scholarships annually for students studying at our institutions: Alfaisal University, King Faisal School, and Effat University. These institutions assess submitted applications and scholarships are awarded on merit- and need-based eligibility criteria.

      Eligibility & Application

  • Scholarships at Effat University and King Faisal School are based on criteria set by each institution.
  • Scholarships at Alfaisal University are limited and highly competitive, and are offered on exceptional basis. Please check the Foundation’s official social media accounts for future announcements.

King Faisal School Scholarships

The scholarship application link/form is announced on the school’s official X account between April and May of each year. Awarded scholarships to King Faisal School are announced on the school's official social media accounts during the second semester of each academic year. To learn more about these scholarships, please contact the School's Admissions and Registration Office:

Email: Kfs@kfs.sch.sa

Alfaisal University Scholarships

King Faisal Foundation receives applications on exceptional basis for its Alfaisal University scholarships each year around May/June. Students who meet the competitive eligibility criteria will be considered and informed of the outcome, with a committee from the Foundation announcing the results. Students already receiving a scholarship will continue to receive support as long as they maintain the required cumulative GPA.

 

For further information, please contact the Programs Department at the King Faisal Foundation on:

 

Email: kffscholarships@kff.com

Effat University Scholarships

Scholarship applications for Effat University can be submitted directly through the university, following established conditions and criteria.

For more information, please contact the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid:

Email: Scholarships@effatuniversity.edu.sa


As part of its ongoing support for education and human development, King Faisal Foundation offers dozens of scholarships annually to students pursuing their education in the institutions operating under its umbrella: Alfaisal University, Effat University and King Faisal School. These institutions receive applications and make decisions on them based on set admission and scholarship criteria. The Foundation no longer offers scholarships to study outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Scholarships Inside Saudi Arabia

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS BY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

Alfaisal University
54%
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King Faisal School
34%
Effat University
6%
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Prince Sultan College–Jeddah
3%
Prince Sultan College–Abha
3%

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS BY AREA OF UNIVERSITY STUDY

Medicine and Surgery
68%
Engineering
12%
Business Administration
6%
Architecture
2%
Travel and Tourism Management
2%
Hospitality Management
1%
General Studies
1%
Management Information Systems
1%
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
1%
Radiological and Imaging Sciences
1%
Biomedical Sciences
1%
Psychology
1%

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS BY EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

Elementary School
1.13%
Middle School
2.44%
High School
23.5%
Diploma
2.25%
Bachelor’s
66.92%
Master’s
3.2%

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS BY REGIONS OF ORIGIN

Arab Countries
83%
Asia
11%
North America
3%
Europe
2%
Africa
1%

Scholarships Outside Saudi Arabia

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS BY AREA OF UNIVERSITY STUDY

Sciences
36%
Engineering
32%
Medicine
21%
Political Sciences
3%
Islamic Studies
3%
Foreign Languages
1%
Linguistics
1%
Arabic & Middle Eastern Studies
1%

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS BY EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

Doctorate
62.34%
Master’s
23.38%
Research/Post-Doctoral
14.29%

PERCENTAGE OF STUDENTS BY REGIONS OF ORIGIN

Arab Countries
72.7%
Asia
16.9%
Europe
5.7%
Africa
3.9%
North America
1.3%

STUDENTS ON KFF SCHOLARSHIPS HAVE CONTINUED THEIR GRADUATE STUDIES IN PRESTIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS SUCH AS:

AND HAVE TRAVELLED TO 10 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE:

Unites States of America, United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Spain, Russia, Canada and Australia.