Scholarship conditions for teaching assistants and lecturers:
Based on the provisions of Article Five of the Regulations for Scholarships and Training for University Employees, as well as the decisions of the university administration, here are the requirements for both local and international scholarships:
- Must be of Saudi nationality.
- They must meet the academic standards outlined in the circular issued by the University Vice Deanship for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research.
- They must receive admission from a recognized academic institution.
- Female scholarship recipients must be accompanied by a male relative throughout their scholarship period.
- The age limit for scholarship recipients is set at 30 years for teaching assistants and 35 years for lecturers, and the University Council may make exceptions to this condition.
- Upon completion of their scholarship, recipients are expected to commit to working at the university for a period at least equivalent to the duration of their scholarship.
Scholarship conditions for administrators and technicians to obtain an academic degree:
Based on the provisions of Article Thirty-Two of the Regulations for Scholarships and Training for University Employees, as well as the decisions of the university administration, administrators and technicians selected for scholarships must meet the following criteria:
- Must be of Saudi nationality.
- The age limit for scholarship recipients is set at 40 years old, and the University Council may make exceptions to this condition.
- A minimum overall grade of "good" in their university degree or its equivalent is required.
- Candidates must have worked at the university for a minimum of two years from their appointment date, except for doctors who may apply after completing one year.
- There should be a direct correlation between the chosen specialization and the applicant's job responsibilities.
- Job performance evaluations for the last two years should reflect a rating of "very good" or higher.
- Obtaining the fifth level in English language proficiency from the Deanship of Academic Development at the university, or an equivalent score of 5 on the IELTS test, is necessary before scholarship application.
- Admission from a recognized academic institution offering English language programs is mandatory. The focus should be on master's or diploma studies in the following specializations:
(Total quality management, human resources, crises and disasters, public relations, executive management, leadership and management).
- Female scholarship recipients must be accompanied by a male relative throughout their scholarship period.
Financial Guarantee procedures:
A- Scholarship candidates must consider the following:
First, it is imperative to ensure that the chosen educational institution is accredited by the Ministry of Education. This can be verified by accessing the Ministry of Education website and checking the list of recommended universities. This step prevents candidates from investing time, effort, and financial resources in correspondence with institutions that are not recommended by the Ministry and thus their application for such institutions will be rejected.
Secondly, A sufficient period should be given between the application date and the commencement of studies. This allows scholarship candidates sufficient time to complete all necessary procedures, receive the scholarship decision, and travel to their study destination with ample time for arrival and settlement procedures. The urgency to expedite travel and start studies may lead some candidates to select the earliest available study start date, which may only be a month or two away. However, this limited timeframe is insufficient to complete all required scholarship and travel procedures effectively.
B- Financial Guarantee types:
C- How to obtain financial guarantee:
An email should be sent to the Scholarship Department by the university's Vice Rector for Postgraduate Studies, attaching a financial guarantee application form and a copy of the passport.
Scholarship procedures:
Upon receiving admission confirmation, it is essential to verify that the educational institution granting admission is accredited and recommended by the Ministry of Education. This is necessary because scholarships to some institutions may have been suspended during the admission search period.
If the institution is confirmed as recommended and all eligibility criteria are met, the scholarship application, along with the required forms and documents, must be submitted to the immediate superior. The request should specify presenting the scholarship matter to the relevant councils (Department Council and College Council) to seek approval for further scholarship procedures.
Once the minutes of the Permanent Scholarship and Training Committee are approved by the University Director, a final financial guarantee is requested to be submitted to the relevant embassy to obtain the visa.
Documents required to be attached to the scholarship application:
• A copy of the department council minutes.
• A copy of the University Council minutes
• A copy of the appointment decision.
• A recent copy of the family card.
• A copy of the ID card.
• A copy of the national ID of the accompanying person (if not the husband or parent)
• A copy of the job performance evaluation form for the last two years.
• Certified original pledges (Form 3 and 4).
- A copy of the academic qualifications.
- A copy of the admission granted by the university or the language institute.
