Saudi Arabia·GovernmentStudy in Saudi Arabia Scholarship Platform
Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Around May
Scholarships
Saudi Arabia Scholarships for Namibian Students
Global Admissions lists 12 scholarships open to Namibian students studying in Saudi Arabia. Of these, 6 pay for everything — spanning Master's (8), PhD (8), and Bachelor's (7). Among the listed awards: Study in Saudi Arabia Scholarship Platform, KFUPM Graduate Scholarship 2026, and KAUST Fellowship 2026. Deadlines cluster around September and May, and 6 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.
- Scholarships listed
- 12
- Full-ride awards
- 6
- Degree levels covered
- 3
- Next deadlines
- Sep 27 · September · October
At a glance
| Award | Covers | Degrees | Funder type | Next deadline | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAUST Global Fellowship Program (KGFP) | Varies by award | PhD | University | September | Saudi Arabia |
| KAUST Fellowship 2026 | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | University | Sep 27, 2026 | Saudi Arabia |
| KAUST Fellowship (Graduate Admission Funding) | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | University | October | Saudi Arabia |
| KFUPM Graduate Scholarship 2026 | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | University | April | Saudi Arabia |
| Study in Saudi Arabia Scholarship Platform | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Government | May | Saudi Arabia |
| Alfaisal University Need-Based Scholarship | 20% off tuition | Bachelor's | University | July | Saudi Arabia |
| KFUPM Graduate Scholarship (MS and PhD) | Full Ride | Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Saudi Arabia |
| Alfaisal University Merit-Based Scholarship | 20% off tuition | Bachelor's | University | Rolling | Saudi Arabia |
| Islamic University of Madinah External Scholarship | Full Ride | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | University | Rolling | Saudi Arabia |
| Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Financial Aid for International Students | Varies by university | Bachelor's, Master's | University | Rolling | Saudi Arabia |
| Effat University Scholarships and Financial Aid Program | Tuition support | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD | Private | Rolling | Saudi Arabia |
| Alfaisal University College of Science Distinguished Scholarship | 50% off tuition | Bachelor's | University | Rolling | Saudi Arabia |
Saudi Arabia·GovernmentSaudi Arabia·UniversityKAUST Fellowship 2026
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Closes in 17 days
Saudi Arabia·UniversityKFUPM Graduate Scholarship 2026
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM)
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: 5 April 2026
Saudi Arabia·UniversityAlfaisal University Need-Based Scholarship
Alfaisal University
20% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Around 28 July
Saudi Arabia·UniversityKFUPM Graduate Scholarship (MS and PhD)
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Saudi Arabia·UniversityKAUST Fellowship (Graduate Admission Funding)
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: Around October
Saudi Arabia·UniversityAlfaisal University Merit-Based Scholarship
Alfaisal University
20% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Saudi Arabia·UniversityIslamic University of Madinah External Scholarship
Islamic University of Madinah
Full Ride
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: No fixed deadline
Saudi Arabia·UniversityPrince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Financial Aid for International Students
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
Varies by university
Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Saudi Arabia·UniversityKAUST Global Fellowship Program (KGFP)
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Varies by award
PhD
Open·Next: 1 September – 1 October
Saudi Arabia·PrivateEffat University Scholarships and Financial Aid Program
Effat University
Tuition support
Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Saudi Arabia·UniversityAlfaisal University College of Science Distinguished Scholarship
Alfaisal University
50% off tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Deadlines coming up
Rolling / annual windows
- KFUPM Graduate Scholarship (MS and PhD)
- Alfaisal University Merit-Based Scholarship
- Islamic University of Madinah External Scholarship
- Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University Financial Aid for International Students
- Effat University Scholarships and Financial Aid Program
- Alfaisal University College of Science Distinguished Scholarship
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Frequently asked questions
Can Namibian students get fully funded scholarships in Saudi Arabia?▾
Yes — 6 of the 12 scholarships listed for Namibian students in Saudi Arabia cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including Study in Saudi Arabia Scholarship Platform.
What do these scholarships cover?▾
6 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 0 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 6 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Ride.
When are the deadlines?▾
Deadlines cluster around September and May, and 6 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.