Knights Scholarship to Study Medicine in Saudi Arabia 2025

About the scholarship

Do you dream of studying medicine or a healthcare specialty at one of the most prominent medical colleges in Saudi Arabia? The Al-Fursan Scholarship offered by Al-Batterjee Medical College is your opportunity to realize this dream. The scholarship is open to all international students with outstanding academic performance and offers financial support of up to 100% of tuition fees. Available majors include human medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, and more. Don't worry about accommodation; the college offers subsidized housing options for international students.

The state

• Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Donor

• Al-Batterjee Medical College
• One of the leading universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aiming to support academically outstanding students and help them achieve their ambitions in the healthcare field.
• The college was established to provide high-quality education in the fields of medicine and health sciences, and is committed to developing national and international competencies in the health sector.

Academic stage

• Bachelor's degree.

Available majors

• Preparatory year (compulsory):
  • First semester: Study the following subjects: Islamic, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, English, Biology lab, Chemistry lab.
  • Second semester: Choosing subjects according to the chosen major.
• Main specializations:
  • Human medicine.
  • dentistry.
  • Pharmacy.
  • Nursing.
  • Physical therapy.
  • Health management.
  • Occupational therapy.
  • Radiology.
  • Respiratory therapy.

Scholarship name

• Knights' Grant

Knights Scholarship Objectives

• Support for Outstanding Students: The scholarship is awarded to academically outstanding students in high school or university.
• Encouraging Higher Education: The scholarship encourages academic achievement and innovation in the health fields.
• Equal Opportunity: Provides the opportunity for outstanding students who may face financial hardship to complete their education at Al-Batraji College.

Countries available for application

• All countries of the world.

Financing

• Full (100%) or partial (50% or 30%) scholarship:
  • The discount for those who qualify will be determined after the test.
  • A rate of 85% or higher must be maintained annually.
  • If the rate drops to 84.99% - 80% , the grant will be cut in half.
  • If the rate drops below 80% , the scholarship will be cancelled.
  • The average must be raised to 95% to be re-applied for the scholarship.

Student life

• Accommodation: The college provides subsidized accommodation options for international students.
• Extracurricular activities: include sports, cultural, and social activities to enhance personal skills and teamwork.

Admission criteria for Saudi Medicine Scholarships (Al-Fursan Scholarship)  Application conditions

1. General requirements:

• Academic excellence:
  • The student must be an academically outstanding student with a GPA of 95% or higher in high school.
  • Submitting his previous academic degrees and certificates of excellence.
• Desire for community participation:
  • The student must have a strong desire to participate in community activities.
• Leadership and teamwork skills:
  • The student must be able to lead, work in a team, interact with others, and express themselves in a positive manner.
• Knights Test:
  • Passing the Knights test for science subjects held at the college:
    • A test consisting of 90 questions divided into:
      • 30 questions in chemistry.
      • 30 questions in physics.
      • 30 questions in biology.
    • Language used: English.
• Personal interview:
  • Passing the personal interview with the scholarship committee.
    • The interview lasts about a quarter of an hour and is conducted in a mixture of Arabic and English.
• Graduation date:
  • High school graduation date must not be more than 5 years old at the time of college enrollment.
• Student's academic status:
  • The college does not accept students who have been dismissed from other universities.

2. Special cases:

• If you get only 80% in high school:
  • You can apply, but the scholarship will not be funded , and you will need to pay the tuition fees yourself.

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Requirements for International High School Students

1. High school certificate:
   • The student must hold a high school certificate in science subjects (grade 12) accredited by the relevant ministries.
2. Certificate validity:
   • High school diploma must be no older than 5 years (from graduation date) at the time of college enrollment.
3. BET Test:
   • Attend the BET (Batterjee Medical College Entrance Test) exam at the beginning of the academic year.
4. Document translation:
   • If the documents are not in English or Arabic, they must be translated into both English and Arabic.
5. Original high school certificate:
   • The original high school certificate may be required from the Ministry of Education.
6. International Curriculum Requirements:
   • Minimum required marks:
     • High school: 80% for British curricula.
     • The student needs to: 

• O Level with 6 subjects including Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and English Language.
• AS/A Level with two subjects: Biology and Chemistry/Physics.

Preparatory year requirements (for students transferring from other universities):

If you are a student transferring from another university and have completed the preparatory year program, you can apply directly to the Batterjee Medical College programs based on the college committee's evaluation according to the following criteria:

1. CGPA of 4.5 and above (out of 5):
   • You can apply to all programs at the college.
2. CGPA 4 to 4.4 (out of 5):
   • You can apply to all programs except medicine.
3. CGPA 3.5 to 3.9 (out of 5):
   • You can apply to all programs except medicine and dentistry.

 Important notes

1. Preparatory year:
   • The preparatory year (foundation year) is compulsory for all new students.
   • The subjects studied in the preparatory year include:
     • Islamic Studies
     • Biology
     • Chemistry
     • Physics
     • Math
     • English
     • Biology Lab
     • Chemistry Lab
2. Evaluation procedures:
   • Your academic record will be evaluated by the faculty committee to determine how well your previously studied courses align with the new program.
3. Required documents:
   • Official transcript from previous university.
   • Certificate of completion of the preparatory year or the first year of university (if applicable).
   • Official transfer letter from previous university (if applicable).

 Additional notes

• Transferring from unrecognized universities: Students transferring from unrecognized universities or without official approval from their previous university will not be accepted.
• Maximum number of years of previous study: The period of study at the previous university must not exceed 3 years for a bachelor’s degree or 1 year for a master’s degree.
• Tuition: Tuition fees for transfer students may vary based on the number of credit hours accepted.

Documents required for application

1. A copy of the passport or national ID.
2. Copies of academic transcripts.
3. Statement of purpose.
4. Motivation letter.
5. Letter of recommendation.
6. the biography.
7. School/university transcript.
8. Training certificates (if any).
9. English language certificates such as TOEFL or IELTS.

How to apply

1. Apply for free via the direct link: Application link
2. Register and fill in your details.

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• Open now until the number is complete.

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