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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program is one of Saudi Arabia’s leading educational initiatives, providing Saudi students with opportunities to study and train at prestigious universities and educational institutions worldwide.
The programme contributes to developing national talent, improving human capital efficiency, and aligning academic qualifications with labour-market requirements and future economic sectors. It also supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by preparing globally competitive graduates who can contribute to economic development, scientific research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The programme offers international scholarship opportunities at highly ranked educational institutions across a wide range of priority fields and academic disciplines.
It targets high-school and university graduates, as well as students who have secured admission to approved international universities. Scholarship opportunities include undergraduate and postgraduate study, professional training, reskilling, and capability development in promising sectors.
The programme’s vision is to develop globally competitive Saudi scholars who contribute to their country’s economic development. Its mission focuses on education, leadership development, and preparing talented individuals capable of creating innovation and positive change in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.
The programme aims to:
Improve the efficiency of Saudi human capital.
Support sustainable economic and social development.
Develop qualified and globally competitive Saudi talent.
Meet labour-market demand for priority skills and qualifications.
Strengthen Saudi Arabia’s research and development capabilities.
Promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
Prepare Saudi leaders capable of creating meaningful change.
Strengthen the Kingdom’s academic and economic position internationally.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program includes four principal tracks:
The Ruwad Track, also known as the Pioneers Track, enables Saudi students to study at 30 of the world’s leading educational institutions across a broad range of academic disciplines.
The track aims to develop globally competitive graduates who contribute to sustainable development and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Imdad Track addresses Saudi labour-market requirements by providing scholarship opportunities at 200 leading international universities and institutes.
It focuses on high-demand academic fields and is available to students seeking bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
The Research and Development Track supports study at leading international institutions in priority research fields. It aims to strengthen scientific research, development, and innovation capabilities in Saudi Arabia.
The Wa’ed Track provides study, training, reskilling, and capability-development opportunities in promising sectors and industries. It prepares Saudi talent for future professions and supports alignment between education and employment.
The programme is intended for:
Admission is subject to the general requirements of the programme and the specific criteria, universities, and academic fields approved for each track.
Applicants can visit the official programme website to explore the available tracks, eligibility requirements, approved universities, academic disciplines, and application guidance.
After selecting the appropriate track and meeting its requirements, applicants can submit their Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship application through the Ministry of Education’s designated scholarship platform.
Students should review the latest requirements carefully, prepare all supporting documents, and secure the required university admission before submitting their applications.
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