Islamic University Madinah scholarship

The Islamic University Madinah Scholarship is currently open to qualified and international Muslim students who wish to study at Islamic University Madinah in Saudi Arabia.

The scholarship is a fully funded program for international students who want to undergo a master’s or undergraduate degree program at the host university. 

Islamic University Madinah Scholarship is a free scholarship granted by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with several financial incentives and the provision of appropriate services to the university environment.

The Financial support for the scholarship is valid throughout your study period and it is renewable each year till the end of your study period provided you maintain an excellent academic grade in each semester.

Islamic University Madinah Scholarship is competitive with thousands of applicants applying for the same scholarship therefore for you to stand a chance of being selected among these applicants, you must possess an excellent academic record.

The scholarship application has eligibility requirements and procedures, some of such requirements are that you must have a TOEFL score and also meet the age requirement for the scholarship program you are applying for.

To find out more about these requirements and how you can apply for this scholarship successfully make sure you read this content till the end.

Benefits of Islam University Madinah Scholarship 

Islam University Madinah Scholarship provides the following benefits to selected candidates. 

• A free plane ticket upon admission, as well as a free ticket at the end of each academic year, according to specific guidelines.
• A monthly allowance.
• An extra allowance for students who achieve the grade of excellence.
• Free furnished accommodation, for non-married students.
• The food at the university restaurant is for a small monthly fee.
• Quality healthcare at the university hospital.
• Free daily transportation to and from the Prophet’s Mosque, as well as regular organized ‘Umrah (lesser pilgrimage) trips.
• Use of the social, training, and sports facilities at the university.

Eligibility Requirements for Islam University Madinah Scholarship 

The following are the eligibility requirements for the Islam University Madinah Scholarship. 

1. Nationality: The scholarship is open to international students across the world 
2. Religion: you must be a Muslim who is studying at the University to be eligible to apply for this scholarship 
3. Academic qualification: If you are applying for the undergraduate program, you must hold a high school education (12 years) education or equivalent to the education for undergraduate requirements while if you are applying for the master’s program, you must hold a bachelor degree or a 16 years education with CGPA of 3.75
4. Medical Condition: You must be in good physical and medical health 
5. Age limit: You must be between the ages of 17 to 25 years old for the undergraduate degree and above 35 for the master’s program 
6. Passion for Learning: You must have the passion to learn and complete your program of study and abide by the rules and standards of the university 
7. Language Test for Masters: if you are from a Gulf country, you must obtain a minimum score of (65) in the postgraduate general aptitude test (QIYAS) and should not be more than five since obtaining the degree, but if you are an application from outside Saudi Arabia, you must obtain a minimum score of (130) in the GRE test (quantitative part) and not more than two years since obtaining the degree.

Courses Available for Islamic University Madinah Scholarship

The following courses are available for the Islamic University Madinah Scholarship for both the undergraduate and master’s program

A.) Undergraduate 

• Civil 
• Electrical 
• Mechanical Engineering 
• Physics 
• Mathematics 
• Chemistry

B.) Masters

• Renewable Energy
• Engineering and Technology Management
• Mechatronics & Robotics

Documents Needed for Islamic University Madinah Scholarship

The following documents are needed when applying for the scholarship 

• Educational Documents (Results card, Degrees)
• Birth Certificate or (ID Card)
• Passport (if applicable)
• Testimony of Conduct (Character Certificate)
• Medical Report
• Recommendation letter (From school Any Islamic institution, or any individual personnel).
• The applicant must attach all documents in Arabic or English language.

How to Apply for the Islamic University Madinah Scholarship 

After meeting the scholarship requirements, the next thing is to proceed to the application phase, to do that, you are to follow these guidelines carefully 

1. Visit the University Website: Visit the Islamic University Madinah website to get started
2. Fill out the application form: Fill out the application form correctly starting from your personal information down to your academic qualifications 
3. Select Program Type: Select your study program ( undergraduate or master’s) at the university 
4. Upload Documents: Upload the necessary documents needed for the scholarship 
5. Submit Application: Proofread your application to make any corrections and submit 
6. Submit Original Documents Offline: if you are granted admission to study at the university, you are to provide and physically submit your original documents that are attested by the Saudi Embassy or a recognized authority if there is no Saudi Embassy in your country.

FAQs

Final Thought 

The Islamic University of Madinah was established by the government of Saudi Arabia by a royal decree in 1961 in the Islamic holy city of Medina. At present, only Muslim males can attend the University.

The university is ranked 1001-1200 in QS world universities currently, in 2024, it is also ranked 132 in the Arab region ranking. It offers 16 undergraduate programs and 36 postgraduate programs.

The application phase for the scholarship opportunity at the university is currently open to those eligible to study at the university with no specific application deadline.

When applying for the scholarship, you are to ensure that you have all your documents translated into English or Arabic Language as these are the primarily accepted languages.

The duration of the scholarship program varies according to your program type and is not transferred to another study program upon graduation.