[Saudi Arabia] Undergraduate Scholarship - Alfaisal University

Undergraduate Scholarship

Alfaisal University - ScholarshipAlfaisal 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:

• 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.
• To provide financial assistance to academically outstanding students who are in need of monetary support in order to join the Alfaisal University undergraduate programs.
• 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 2009/2010 documentation is required by August, 2009.

To be eligible for financial assistance programs, you must:

• Apply for Admission and be accepted to the University Preparatory Program (www.upp.edu.sa ).
• Be a Saudi citizen or eligible non-citizen,
• Intend to pursue a degree at Alfaisal University,
• 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
• Merit Scholarship Applications
  • Form A
  • Form B
• 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

• 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.
• Be aware of the deadline. Missing a deadline for a financial assistance program will mean losing an opportunity to receive student aid.
• Complete all forms accurately. Forms with incorrect information may not be processed and must be corrected before financial assistance can be determined.
• 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.
• 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.

1. Scholarships types
A student applying for a scholarship at Alfaisal University will be assigned one of the following classifications or a combination of classifications:

Merit Scholarship Student
Twenty four merit-based scholarships will be offered by Alfaisal University every year. These are partial scholarships (70%, 50% and 30%) which are awarded to academically outstanding students, regardless of their financial need. Merit based scholarships will cover all 5 years of study in the College of Engineering, College of Business, or College of Sciences and General Studies, and 6 years of study in the College of Medicine. More merit-based scholarships will be provided by corporate or private donors.

Need-based Scholarship Student
These are partial to full scholarships which cover tuition costs. They are awarded based on the need of the student up to 100% of tuition costs, contingent upon the fulfillment of the eligibility criteria established by the University. These scholarships will be offered by Prince Sultan Scholarship Program and Private Grant donors.

Deans List Scholarships
These scholarships are available for tuition paying students who have achieved a minimum GPA of 3.75 / 4.0 in the first year of study at one of the Alfaisal University colleges. They cover up to 20 % of a student’s tuition fees.

All scholarship program awards are based on a combination of the TOEFL score and the cumulative high school grade point average, and other various criteria depending on the particular scholarship (See eligibility criteria). These scholarships are usually five year, renewable scholarships requiring full time enrollment. Again, private donor and corporate scholarships may be for lesser amounts of time if mandated by the donor.

The Scholarship Awards Committee will be the university authority in determining student financial need. The Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance, under the direction of the Division of Student Affairs, will be responsible for coordination, determination of eligibility, and providing the list of eligible recipients for selection to the Scholarship Awards Committee for approval for all need-based and merit scholarships.

2. Scholarship providers
The following scholarships are available for academically outstanding students seeking undergraduate degrees according to scholarship policies and conditions.

Alfaisal University Scholarships
Every year Alfaisal University will offer ten merit-based full scholarships for undergraduate programs in accordance with the policies and conditions.

Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Scholarships
The Ministry of Higher Education will provide a number of scholarships that will not exceed 30% of the total number of students in the university. The Ministry will pay for scholarships according to the following:

* MOHE Full Scholarships:
An applicant who completed secondary school with an average of 85% and above, and passed the Capabilities Test (general and special) with no less than 65%, or a student who is already enrolled in the university who finished one academic term with an average of not less than 3.75 will be awarded a full scholarship in one of the following fields:

• College of Medicine with 100% of the fees, with a maximum amount of sixty thousand (60,000) Saudi Riyals per student annually.
• Fields of Applied Medical Sciences and Nursing with 100% of the academic fees, with maximum of fifty thousand (50,000) Saudi Riyals per student annually.
• College of Engineering: Engineering, Information Technology, other applied scientific fields with 100% of the academic fees, and with a maximum amount of forty thousand (40,000) Saudi Riyals per student annually.
• Fields of Business: 100% of the academic fees with a maximum of twenty thousand Saudi Riyals (20,000) per student annually. Ratio of scholarship students in these fields will not exceed 20% of the total number of students.
• Other specialties as needed by labor market and agreed upon by Higher Education Council.

* MOHE Partial Scholarships:
A qualified student who completes one academic term in the college with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 will be awarded with a partial scholarship covering 50% of the academic fees in the following fields:

• Medicine: the scholarship will cover (50%) of the academic fees with a maximum of thirty thousand (30,000) Saudi Riyals per student annually.

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• pplied Medical Sciences: the scholarships will cover (50%) of the academic fees with a maximum of twenty five (25,000) Saudi Riyals per student annually.
• Engineering, and Computer and Information Technology: scholarships will cover (50%) of the academic fees with a maximum of twenty thousand (20,000) Saudi Riyals per student annually.
• Other: as determined by labor market and approved by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Prince Sultan Scholarship Program
The Prince Sultan Scholarship Program will offer ten full scholarships every year for undergraduate programs, totaling forty scholarships. These scholarships are need-based and available for academically outstanding students; funds are determined and granted according to the recommendations approved by the Scholarship Awards Committee.

Private Grant Scholarships
Private grant scholarships are provided by individual donors and utilized by the scholarship program to fund in full or partially need-based and/or merit-based students in accordance with the criteria set forth by the private donor and in cooperation with the recommendations agreed upon by the Scholarship Awards Committee. Scholarships available under this category are as follows:

Mohammed Abdulkareem Al-Lohaidan’s Scholarships
Al-Lohaidan Educational Establishment for Education will provide a total of ten scholarships on a continuous basis. For the first year, three scholarships will be granted according to the recommendations agreed upon by the Scholarship Awards Committee and the Al-Lohaidan Educational Establishment.

3. Eligibility criteria
3.1. Merit-Based Scholarships

• Acceptance into the University Preparatory Program/Alfaisal University
• Completed scholarship application
• Outstanding academic achievement record in high school studies
• Participation in school-based or academically-related activities
• Other extracurricular activities
• Leadership experiences
• Personal and career goals and objectives
• List of achievements and awards received
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Meeting the merit-based criteria to ensure continuity of the scholarship funds

3.2. Need-Based Scholarships

• Acceptance into the University Preparatory Program/Alfaisal University.
• A completed scholarship application.
• A completed financial need application form.
• Outstanding academic achievement record in high school studies.
• Participation in school-based or academically-related activities.
• Extracurricular activities.
• Leadership experiences.
• Personal and career goals and objectives.
• List of achievements and awards received.
• Meeting the needs requirements established by the university.

3.3. Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Scholarships

• Be Saudi national.
• Be of good conduct.
• Field of study must be one of the specified fields.
• Must obtain the average specified for the partial or full scholarship.
• Must not exceed the minimum period for obtaining the degree.
• Study must be on regular (fulltime) basis in the national universities and colleges.
• Be one of the top 30% of the total number of students in the university

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4. Fields of study

4.1. Undergraduate Degrees
Applications for undergraduate degrees are accepted for study at Alfaisal University in the following fields:

• Medicine (M.B.B.S.)
• Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace Engineering 2008
  • Chemical Engineering and Materials Science 2009
  • Electrical and Computer Science year 2010
• Science
  • Genetics and Life Sciences
• Business
  • Business Technology
  • Project Management
  • Software Engineering

Duration of study
The validity of scholarships will be as follows for the undergraduate programs:

• One year for the University Preparatory Program. The student may be exempted from the UPP if he meets the minimum entry requirements of the desired college.
• Four years at the College of Engineering, Business, or Science.
• Five years at the College of Medicine.

Change of specialization
The student is not allowed to change his major without approval from the Academic Dean of his college, the recommendation of the Scholarship Awards Committee and approval by the Director of the Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance.

Scholarship provisions
The full scholarship covers the actual tuition and fees (or the college’s average tuition and fees) as shown in the following table:
Details
Tuition fees (per year in Riyals)

• University Preparatory Program : 60,000
• Alfaisal University : 94,000

It is discretion of the University Scholarship Awards Committee to provide a scholarship amount in full to a single student, or to split it in order to cover several students on a yearly basis.
* Full-time Equivalent Scholarship

Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
To remain eligible for scholarships, students must:

• Complete all required courses each semester as stipulated in the academic plan of the respective college; and
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (1st semester may be 2.75); and
• Complete courses at an overall rate which will ensure graduation within the maximum allowable timeframe (67%);
• Complete any incomplete (I) courses in a timely manner;
• Graduate within the maximum allowable timeframe (150%) specific for their degree program;
• Maintain academic standing, usually a specific term and cumulative grade point average, consistent with Alfaisal University academic policy.
• The maximum allowed time may be re-evaluated by the Director of Scholarship and Financial Assistance. Exceptions may be made with the approval of the Registrar if there are program changes eliminate prior courses and they no longer apply toward the new degree program.
• Incomplete grades - Students who receive too many incomplete grades (I) do not progress satisfactorily. Consequently, a student who has six or more hours of incomplete in any term or at any time will be placed on financial assistance probation for the next term of attendance and expected to complete the courses with “I” grades by the end of that term. Longer periods of probation may be granted on a case-by-case basis with coordination between the student and the Dean of the College and the Instructor.
• Grade point average - Students must maintain scholastic standing, grades, and grade point averages as defined in the appropriate year catalog. A student who is suspended for unacceptable scholastic/academic progress as defined in Alfaisal University regulations and is, therefore, also suspended from financial assistance. If readmitted or reinstated, the student may apply to receive financial assistance during probation any term.

To remain eligible for Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) Scholarships, students must:

Be among the top 30% of students in each college, which will be updated annually by the Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance, as per the regulations of the Ministry of Higher Education.

Failure to meet the criteria in the above policies may result in suspension or denial of a scholarship if so recommended by the Scholarship Committee.

Termination of a Scholarship
The Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance may terminate a student’s scholarship on the recommendation of the department, college and the Scholarship Committee under the following conditions:

• Unsatisfactory academic progress according to Point 8.
• Personal or disciplinary issues that prevent continued attendance as reported by the Dean of Students.
• Voluntary termination of the scholarship and withdrawal from the University.

Application deadline dates
The Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance starts receiving applications for scholarship for the academic year 2009/2010 from April 18, 2009 and the deadline for accepting scholarship applications will be on August 19, 2009.

Contact Information
Address:
The Office of Scholarship and Financial Assistance:
Alfaisal University
King Faisal Old Palace,
Ma’ather Road (behind King Faisal Specialist Hospital)
P.O. Box 50927, Riyadh 11533
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Telephone: +966 (01) 215-7827
E-mail: scholarships@alfaisal.edu
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