The Scholarship Offer from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2026 is a government‑funded programme that enables Indian students to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies in Saudi Arabia. It is part of the ‘Study in Saudi Arabia’ initiative promoted by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in New Delhi. Applications are accepted through the official portal https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa and must be submitted by 1 May 2025. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses and other allowances as detailed on the official PDF, and it aims to strengthen academic ties between the two countries. Eligible candidates will be selected based on academic merit and compliance with the eligibility criteria published by the Saudi authorities.

Indian nationals who have secured admission to a recognised bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral programme in Saudi Arabia may apply. Candidates must have a minimum aggregate of 60 % (or equivalent CGPA) in the previous qualification, and must meet any income or category criteria set by the Saudi Embassy. The scheme is open to general category as well as SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD students, provided they satisfy the academic thresholds.

Visit the official portal https://studyinsaudi.moe.gov.sa and create a user account. Complete the online application form, upload the required documents such as passport copy, academic transcripts, admission letter and a recent photograph. Pay any applicable processing fee, then submit the application before 1 May 2025. After submission, monitor the portal for status updates and further instructions from the Saudi Embassy.