Ghana Opens Applications for Saudi University Scholarships, Six Universities Listed

• Ghana's Scholarships Authority announced new scholarship opportunities at six universities in Saudi Arabia
• Eligible applicants must be Ghanaian citizens residing in Ghana and hold a valid passport and birth certificate
• The scholarships cover programmes ranging from Medicine and Engineering to Islamic Economics and Architecture

The Ghana Scholarships Authority has announced an opportunity for Ghanaian students to pursue degree programmes at selected universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with applications now open to qualified candidates.

The authority made the announcement through an official press release on September 25, 2026, inviting interested applicants to come forward for scholarship awards across a range of academic disciplines.

Universities and programmes on offer

Six universities are participating in the scheme: the University of Taif, the University of Madinah, the University of Jazan, the University of Najran, the University of Tabuk, and Fahad Bin Sultan University.

Students admitted under the scholarship can pursue studies in Technology Management, Business Management, Islamic Economics, Marketing, Engineering, Technology, Medicine, Education, and Architecture.

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The X post below contains the Ghana Scholarships Authority's official press release.

Scholarship: Who can apply and how

To be eligible, candidates must be Ghanaian citizens currently residing in Ghana.

They are also required to possess a genuine birth certificate and a valid passport.

Applicants are directed to submit their applications through the online portal at studyinsaudi.sa/en.

The authority urged prospective candidates to read through all eligibility requirements, terms, and conditions carefully before completing their applications.

The Ghana Scholarships Authority, which operates under the mandate of transforming Ghana through education, regularly coordinates scholarship placements at universities abroad on behalf of the government.

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Source: YEN.com.gh