Undergraduate Scholarships

Students of high academic merit can apply during the Spring Term annually for Scholarships by participating in Effat University Annual Academic Scholarship Competition.
(Date of Competition for academic year 2010-2011; is Thursday 29th April 2010 at Effat Campus from 8:00am – 4:00pm).
The objective of offering scholarships is to enhance and promote students education and academic achievement in order to serve and positively affect the community and keep it abreast with modern scientific progress.
Programs Offered by Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid:

• Full Scholarships
• Partial Scholarships
• Financial Aid
• Ministry of Higher Education Grants for Undergraduate Studies

Effat University Annual Academic Undergraduate Competition:

Effat University Full and Partial Scholarships

One of the main objectives of the competition is to select the best achievers academically, personally, professionally, socially, and develop and enhance these traits further in university life.
Academic achievement is a continuous requirement from scholars in order to be able to serve the community positively and keep it abreast with modern scientific progress.
Student shall have obtained:

• General High School certificate with a percentage of 95% or above
• Recommendation letters from school and teachers
• High communication skills
• Good reader
• Community service
• Personality of leadership and cooperation
• Versatile
• Mature Personality
• Nationally and Internationally awareness
• Problem solver

The Scholarship Competition Tests

Scholarship Essay Test: this is an essay required to be written either in English or Arabic (based on personal preference) for 60 minutes. The essay measures the student's general knowledge and awareness of local and global issues. Language competence is a secondary criterion for assessing this paper.
Math Test: this is a 30 minute test that focuses on high school math topics.
TWE: the 'Test of Written English" is a 30 minute test that focuses on writing an essay on a given topic accessible to high school level to assess the student's competence in writing in English. Students are assessed on their presentation and organization of ideas; their language competence and mechanics.

Winners/Scholars:

Applicants who are awarded these scholarships must abide by the conditions set forth, which include (but may not be limited to the following):

• Complete degree program at Effat University. If she chooses not to fulfill this commitment, she must reimburse all tuition benefits received to the University. 
• Maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 out of 4.00 for continuation of the award each semester.
• Maintain full time student status (minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours per semester).
• Endeavor to participate in college life, activities, and events both in and out of college as a representative of Effat University.

Effat University Financial Aid

Applicants/students who face difficulty covering their tuition fees approach Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid applicants should present proof of their need for financial assistance through authenticated official document stamped by the employing party in case the employer is in a government circle, otherwise stamped by the Chamber of Commerce & Industry. If the guardian is employed by the private sector or have his own small business (these documents should indicate the monthly income). A complete file with all required documents need to be submitted to the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid together with all required documents.
Donors’ list (Friends of Effat)

Merit-based Financial Awards

Effat University is constantly aiming to provide incentives for students who excel academically. To this effect, applicants who achieved a status of high academic merit upon graduation from High School can benefit from the following Financial Awards throughout the duration of their undergraduate study at Effat University:
For applicants who gain an average A grade (95-100%) in High School, 25% of Tuition cost (applicable to fees per credit hour, excluding Technology & Lab fees). Students should earn cumulative GPA 3.5 in order to maintain the award.

Ministry of Higher Education Scholarships

Undergraduate Scholarships through Ministry of Higher Education

MOHE is offering Undergraduate Grants to Saudis.
For more information/application; please visit the MOHE website: http://grants.mohe.gov.sa

Graduates Scholarships through Ministry of Higher Education

Terms & Conditions

• The applicant should be a holder of Bachelor Degree.
• The applicant should be Effat University graduate.
• Should have obtained an acceptance letter from a university abroad recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education.
• Should have the TOFEL score of 550 or above.
• The period since she acquired her degree should not exceed five years, if exceeded this limit, she is required to present an equivalent certificate or job experience.
• Practical experience in her field of specialization.
• The applicant age should not be more than 40 years.
• The applicant should be a Saudi national.
• Guardian permission.

For more information please contact;
Scholarship & Financial Aid Manager
Student Affairs
Tel:  +966 2 636 4300 Ext 5300
Fax: +966 2 637 7447
+966 2 636 1794
Email: admissions@effatuniversity.edu.sa