Kuwait·UniversityKuwait University Graduate Study Excellence Scholarship
Kuwait University
Full Ride
Master'sPhD
Open·Next: December – March
Funding guide · updated 2026-09-30
Scholarships in Kuwait for international students
In short
- Global Admissions lists 4 scholarships open to international students in Kuwait, of which 1 cover tuition in full.
- 4 come from universities themselves.
- By level: Bachelor's (3), Master's (1), PhD (1).
Kuwait funding by the numbers
- Scholarships listed
- 4
- Cover full tuition
- 1
- Distinct funders
- 3
Every scholarship we list for Kuwait
University awards (4)
Administered by the institution itself and usually assessed alongside your admission application, so you apply to the program first.
Kuwait·UniversityKuwait·UniversityAmerican University of Kuwait (AUK) Academic Scholarship
American University of Kuwait
Tuition support
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Usually closes in fall
Kuwait·UniversityAmerican University of Kuwait (AUK) Financial Aid (Need-Based)
American University of Kuwait
Tuition support
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Varies by programme
Kuwait·UniversityGulf University for Science and Technology (GUST) Scholarships
Gulf University for Science and Technology
Full tuition
Bachelor's
Open·Next: Dates announced each year
Who can apply
By level of study
What this list does not tell you
- 4 of the 4 awards below have no single published closing date — most run on an annual cycle whose exact date the funder confirms each year. Always check the provider's own page before you plan around a deadline.
- Nationality eligibility is recorded for 0 of 4 awards. Where we show no restriction it means we could not verify one, not that none exists.
- Funding in Kuwait changes with government budgets and university intake targets. Programs get suspended between cycles, and a fully funded award one year can become partial the next.
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Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are available in Kuwait for international students?▾
Global Admissions lists 4 scholarships open to international students studying in Kuwait. 1 of them cover tuition in full, and 0 pay a living stipend on top.
Are there fully funded scholarships in Kuwait?▾
Yes. 1 of the 4 awards listed for Kuwait are recorded as covering full tuition or as a full ride including living costs. Fully funded awards are the most competitive category, and most require you to hold or be applying for admission to a specific university before you apply for the money.
Do universities in Kuwait offer their own scholarships?▾
Yes — 4 of the 4 awards listed for Kuwait are funded by the institution rather than by a government or foundation. University awards are typically smaller than national programs but far less competitive, they are often assessed automatically from your admission application, and many can be combined with an external scholarship.
Do I need a university offer before applying for a scholarship in Kuwait?▾
It depends on the award. University-administered scholarships in Kuwait are usually assessed alongside or after your admission application, so you apply to the program first. Government and foundation programs vary: some require proof of admission at the point of application, others issue a conditional award you then take to a university. Each award page on Global Admissions records which applies.
Funding in other destinations
Elsewhere in Asia
Award details are compiled from each funder's own published material and refreshed weekly; tuition figures come from the Global Admissions program catalog as of 2026-09-30. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the funder's site before applying.