5 Scholarships Every Middle East Student Must Apply to Before June 2025!
- Team Vega Visionary
- Apr 23
- 2 min read
Are you a high school student or parent in the Middle East looking for ways to fund international education? This is your sign to act fast! Many top scholarships for Middle East students have application deadlines before June 2025. From fully funded scholarships to merit-based opportunities, these programs open doors to prestigious universities around the world. In this blog, we highlight five life-changing scholarships that every ambitious student should consider.
🌟 1. KAUST Fellowship (Saudi Arabia)
Offered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, this fully funded scholarship for Arab students covers tuition, housing, a monthly stipend, and travel.
Eligibility: STEM-focused undergraduate or graduate students from the Middle East.
Deadline: Rolling, but early applications by May 2025 are strongly encouraged.
📚 2. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Scholarship for Academic Excellence
This program supports UAE nationals and residents pursuing undergraduate studies abroad, offering merit-based scholarships and leadership training.
Eligibility: High-achieving students in the UAE.
Deadline: Applications typically close in early June 2025.
🎓 3. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (AUB & AUC)
Partnering with leading Middle East universities, this scholarship opportunity for Dubai students targets students with financial need and leadership potential.
Eligibility: Students from the Middle East and Africa.
Deadline: Most partner institutions close applications by May 2025.
🌍 4. Fulbright Foreign Student Program (U.S.)
One of the most recognized international scholarships for Arab students, Fulbright offers grants for master’s and doctoral studies in the U.S.
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree holders from GCC and MENA countries.
Deadline: Country-specific, but most deadlines fall before June 2025.
🌐 5. Hani Qaddumi Scholarship Foundation (HQSF)
Focused on Palestinians and other underserved students in the region, HQSF offers financial aid for students in UAE and across the Middle East to study locally or abroad.
Eligibility: Academic merit and financial need.
Deadline: May 2025
🌟 How Vega Visionary Helps Students Win Scholarships
At Vega Visionary, we don’t just help students score high on tests—we guide them through the entire scholarship application process. Our Dubai-based online classes offer:
👩🏫 Scholarship Strategy Sessions tailored for GCC students
🎓 Essay and Application Coaching by experienced counselors
🚀 Test Prep for SAT, IELTS, and TOEFL, boosting scholarship eligibility
💡 Profile Building Workshops to enhance leadership, service, and academic strengths
Hundreds of our students have already won scholarships with Vega Visionary's expert guidance. We are proud to be a leading name in scholarship prep for Middle East students.
🔹 Final Word for Parents and Students
Don't miss out on these scholarships with June 2025 deadlines. Early preparation is key. With Vega Visionary's academic consulting, students can unlock global opportunities and access education without financial barriers.
📄 References
Institute of International Education. (2023). Funding for U.S. Study Online. www.fundingusstudy.org
American University of Beirut. (2023). Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. www.aub.edu.lb