Scholarships (Beasiswa), Fellowships, and Grants

Undergraduate Scholarships from Alfaisal University

Alfaisal University is seeking competitive applicants for its scholarship program who have previous outstanding academic achievements, personal growth, and ambition to excel in their chosen educational program of study and their professional aspirations.

The mission of the scholarship program is to provide financial support to all eligible students who are interested in attending Alfaisal University. It is devoted to meet the financial needs related to the educational well-being and development of qualifying students.

The main objectives of the Alfaisal University Scholarship Program are:

1. To attract academically outstanding students to the diverse undergraduate programs in order to build an excellent student body that is capable of setting a model example for the manner in which Alfaisal University students are expected to perform during the course of their studies and in their futures.
2. To provide financial assistance to academically outstanding students who are in need of monetary support in order to join the Alfaisal University undergraduate programs.
3. To prepare and develop future faculty for the university through the graduate scholarship recruitment program and its positive educational and financial impact on the long-term operation of the university.

When a financial assistance package is developed, you may be offered gift aid in the form of grants and scholarships, and student employment in the case of graduate students. Determination for financial assistance are considered upon financial need, merit and fund availability. 

We understand that you may have many questions and we are more than happy to help you through them. We hope that this website will clarify the cost of attendance, the different types of financial assistance available, inform you of important deadlines, and provide you with forms and resources that will be helpful to you.

Please utilize this site as it is designed to serve you. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Financial assistance is awarded from grants and scholarships which do not need to be repaid. The Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance has created packages to assist your specific financial needs. To qualify for any need-based assistance, you must first complete the Need-Based Scholarship Application. You must complete this form each year.

Alfaisal University offers several types of scholarships, including merit, need-based and private donor grants.
 

In order to receive the maximum amount of financial assistance you are eligible for, you must make sure all of your required information is received by the Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance on time.

For the Academic year of 2008/2009 documentation is required by August 15, 2008.

To be eligible for financial assistance programs, you must:

1. Apply for Admission and be accepted to the University Preparatory Program (www.upp.edu.sa ).
2. Be a Saudi citizen or eligible non-citizen,
3. Intend to pursue a degree at Alfaisal University,
4. If you meet these eligibility requirements, you are ready to apply for financial assistance! To do so, download and fill out the application forms that are related to your need (Merit or Need based) along with the initial application form and send it through Post service to the address in the contact information at the end of the document or return through the scholarship e-mail address at scholarships@alfaisal.edu . Please note it is required to fill the applications in English AND you may also fill the Arabic version. You may also bring your documentation to our offices in the King Foundation Building on the ground floor, in the south tower

5. Merit Scholarship Applications               Form A   Form B

6. Need-based Scholarship Applications    Form A   Form C

Send the Financial Assistance Information Forms to Alfaisal University as soon as possible before the deadline date.

Please be aware that all e-mailed scholarship application forms require original signatures. Forms that are e-mailed will require that the student and parent must come to the Alfaisal University Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance to complete the signature portions of the application prior to disbursement of any scholarship funds.

Helpful tips for completing your application

1. Be sure to complete and submit all requested forms. In addition to the Initial Scholarship Application Form, you may also have to submit signed copies of all student and parent income and asset information in the Need—Based Scholarship Application form if you are applying for any need-based financial assistance.
2. Be aware of the deadline. Missing a deadline for a financial assistance program will mean losing an opportunity to receive student aid.
3. Complete all forms accurately. Forms with incorrect information may not be processed and must be corrected before financial assistance can be determined.
4. Respond promptly to all correspondence you receive from Alfaisal University or the University Preparatory Program. Failure to do so could mean the loss of the award.
5. Keep copies of all forms you complete. These copies are helpful for reference purposes, and they can safeguard against having to fill out new forms in the event that information is missing.

The Alfaisal University Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance will work with you to put together a financial assistance package to meet your needs. Although your level of need does not always guarantee that enough resources exist on the national or institutional level, we will attempt to offer alternative financing options to bridge the gap between your financial need and available resources. 

Application deadline dates
We start receiving applications for scholarship on :15 / 4 / 2008
And the Deadline will is : 15 / 8 / 2008

Contact Information

Address:

   The Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance:
   Alfaisal University
   P.O. Box 352
   King Faisal Foundation Bldg, Ground Floor
   South Tower, Riyadh. 11411
   Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

   Telephone: (01) 465- 2255, Extn: 6849
   E-mail: scholarships@alfaisal.edu