Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has recently announced an increase in scholarships for Pakistani students from 600 to 700.
According to the announcement, Pakistani students can avail of these scholarships by applying through the “Study in Saudi” electronic portal. Students can apply for degrees in almost all disciplines, except medical sciences.
The Saudi Mission’s website (https:/studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa/) provides further details regarding the scholarship, including eligibility criteria, application timeline, covered expenses, and participating universities. Interested Pakistani students are encouraged to review this information.
The scholarship increase underscores the close bilateral ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. It will enable more talented Pakistani students to pursue higher education at Saudi universities.
For students, it opens up opportunities for academic and professional growth. For both countries, it paves the way for greater academic collaboration and knowledge exchange.
KSA has a long history of supporting Pakistani students through fully-funded scholarships. It represents a positive step towards further strengthening people-to-people connections between the two countries.