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Complete Guide to Saudi Arabia Scholarships for Pakistani Students (2026–2027)

Author: KSA Scholarship Advisory Team•Reviewer: Academic Specialist Board•Updated: August 2026
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Source: Saudi Arabia Ministry of Education / Study in Saudi Guidelines • Verified: 2026-08-01

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### Overview of Saudi Arabia Scholarships for Pakistani Applicants
Saudi Arabia has become one of the premier destinations for Pakistani students seeking high-quality higher education. Saudi public research universities—such as King Saud University (Riyadh), King Abdulaziz University (Jeddah), and KFUPM (Dhahran)—offer 100% fully funded scholarships covering tuition, furnished housing, monthly stipends, medical coverage, and annual round-trip flight tickets to Pakistan.

#### What Does a Fully Funded Saudi Scholarship Cover?
1. **Tuition Waiver**: 100% free tuition for the entire duration of the degree program.
2. **Monthly Stipend**:
- Undergraduate: SR 840 / month
- Master's: SR 900 - 1,000 / month
- PhD / Doctoral Fellows: SR 1,000 - 2,500 / month
3. **Accommodation**: Free furnished student residence on campus.
4. **Air Travel**: Annual round-trip flight tickets between Pakistan (Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad) and Saudi Arabia.
5. **Healthcare**: Complete medical insurance coverage at campus teaching hospitals.

#### Eligibility Requirements for Pakistani Students
- **Undergraduate (BS)**: Matric + FSc (Pre-Engineering / Pre-Medical / ICS) or A-Levels with minimum 80-85% marks. Age usually between 17 and 25 years.
- **Master's (MS)**: 4-year HEC-recognized Bachelor's degree with minimum 3.0 / 4.0 CGPA. Age limit generally under 30 years.
- **PhD**: HEC-recognized Master's / MPhil degree with strong CGPA and research publication potential. Age limit under 35 years.

#### Steps to Apply
1. **Profile Match & University Selection**: Choose universities matching your CGPA, IELTS status, and field.
2. **Document Preparation**: Gather Matric/FSc or BS transcripts, HEC attestation, SOP, and recommendation letters.
3. **Portal Submission**: Apply via the official Study in Saudi portal or direct university deanship portals before deadlines.
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