Scholarships for international students to study in the middle east

Students from all over the world have the opportunity to study in the Middle East thanks to these international scholarships, which are offered in Egypt, Iran, Israel, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.

We’ve put together this list of some of the best scholarships and ways to get money for international students in the area, at a time when peace and quiet are still prevailing throughout the area. In addition, students will have the chance to directly experience the region’s distinctive culture.

Please note that this page is updated yearly, and because the sponsors or institutions that open these scholarships may often change the period in which they accept applications, we may not keep up with these updates due to the volume of scholarships we publish here. Therefore, this page is basically intended to show you the endless opportunities you have to get a scholarship to study anywhere in the world. Simply click on the link to the scholarship you want to check the deadline for on the official website. Or click here to access our list of current scholarships. 

Scholarships to study in Egypt

• AMIDEAST Need-Based Scholarships – International scholarships for US students in financial need to study in Egypt, Jordan, Morocco, Oman, or Tunisia.
• AUC Scholarships for Non-Egyptian Students – Various merit-based scholarships to study in Egypt at the American University in Cairo.
• Nile Basin Scholarship at Alexandria University – Scholarships for students from Nile Basin countries to study a master’s or Ph.D. program at Alexandria University.

Scholarships to study in Israel

• Mosse / Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison – A list of study-abroad grants, awards, and scholarships for eligible UW-Madison students to study a range of areas in Jewish studies.
• DOROT Foundation Fellowship – Enrichment and study abroad scholarships for American and Canadian Jewish students to study in Israel and build leadership skills.
• Israeli Government Scholarships for Foreign Students – Study abroad scholarships for overseas students to study in Israel for up to one year on a language course or research program.
• Masa Israel Grants and Scholarships – Study abroad scholarships for Jewish international students to study in Israel.

Scholarships to study in Saudi Arabia

• Effat University Scholarships – A range of scholarships (including academic and non-academic) to cover tuition fees for high-achieving students from all nationalities.
• Alfaisal University Scholarships – Need merit-based scholarships to study in Saudi Arabia at Alfaisal University in Riyadh.
• Saudi Arabian Government Scholarships for Non-Saudis – Offers a variety of internal and overseas scholarships to non-Saudi applicants. Full scholarships, partial scholarships, and paid scholarships are also available.

Scholarships to study in Turkey

• Sabanci University Graduate Scholarships – Full scholarships for master’s or Ph.D. students at Sabanci University, including a tuition exemption and maintenance grant. The university is also currently offering the Sakıp Sabancı International Research Award for international researchers.
• Turkish Government Scholarships for International Students – Various Turkish scholarships for international students wishing to study in Turkey. Open to students of all levels, although restrictions for each scholarship may apply. – The 2018 round of applications is now closed. Please check back for an update on the 2019 round.
• TÜBITAK Research Fellowship Programme for International Researchers – Scholarships for international Ph.D. students and young post-doctoral researchers to pursue research in the fields of natural sciences, engineering, technological sciences, medical sciences, agricultural sciences, social sciences, and humanities.
• Özyeğin University Scholarships – Undergraduate and graduate scholarships for international students to study in Turkey at Özyeğin University. Every student admitted is automatically considered for these merit-based scholarships.

Scholarships to study in the UAE

• INSEAD UAE Campus MBA Scholarships – Various graduate scholarships are offered by INSEAD to gain funding for an MBA at one of the school’s three campuses, including Abu Dhabi. Not all scholarships listed are for study in the UAE.
• Khalifa University Teaching Assistant Scholarships – Masters and Ph.D. scholarships for international students studying at Khalifa University in the UAE. Funding is offered in return for teaching assistant duties during your studies.
• Masdar Institute IRENA Scholarships Programme – Graduate scholarships to study in the UAE at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI). Funded by IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency.
• UAE University Graduate Assistantships – Masters and Ph.D. scholarships for international students at United Arab Emirates University who participate in teaching, research, or administrative duties during their stay.

Other scholarships to study in the Middle East

• ICGEB Research Grants for Member States – The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) provides grants for students to undertake research projects in basic science, human healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology, and bioenergy. You can study in Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, or any of the other ICGEB member states, as long as you’re a student from one of these countries.
• MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB – Undergraduate and graduate scholarships to study at the American University of Beirut (AUB) in Lebanon. The graduate scholarships are open to refugees, Lebanese nationals, and nationals of sub-Saharan Africa.
• Muscat University Entrance Scholarships – Scholarships for Omani and international students to study an undergraduate or postgraduate program at Muscat University in Oman.
• Qatar University Scholarships – Undergraduate scholarships for international students to study at Qatar University in a bachelor’s program.
• TUMS Scholarships in Iran – International scholarships to study at all levels at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) in Iran.