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Bahrain: Scholarships

Scholarship programmes you can apply for in Bahrain and their application routes.

Scholarships

undergraduate, postgraduateVia the university

University of Technology Bahrain merit scholarship

University of Technology Bahrain

Coverage
Up to 50% of tuition for a CGPA of 3.5 or higher throughout the programme; 20% for the first batch of MSc Real Estate Management and Investment; athletics scholarships to be determined
Deadline
Not stated
Eligibility
Applies to enrolled students by CGPA; published on the international-students page.
Source
undergraduateVia the university

Applied Science University achievement scholarships

Applied Science University

Coverage
Percentage discounts by high-school average / A-Levels / IB / CBSE band, e.g. for LLB Law year 1: 35% (95-100% or AAB or IB 34+), 30%, 25%, 10% (below 70%); Accounting and Finance first semester: 30% (95-100%) and 15% (90-94.9%)
Deadline
Not stated
Eligibility
Bands differ by programme; Architectural Engineering year 1 carries an extra 10% discount. Whether bands apply to non-Bahrainis is not stated on programme pages.
Source
undergraduateVia the university

University of Bahrain tuition fee exemption service

University of Bahrain

Coverage
Tuition exemption for low-income students
Deadline
Application form open for one month during the first semester
Eligibility
Eligibility conditions not extracted; the fee page states non-Bahrainis are not eligible for government support, so applicability to international students is unconfirmed.
Source
undergraduateVia the university

Bahrain Polytechnic fee exemption

Bahrain Polytechnic

Coverage
Fee exemption for students with financial difficulty or academic excellence (applications in October and March)
Deadline
Published periods October and March
Eligibility
For accepted students with a degree-level cumulative GPA and good conduct; criteria on Moodle/scholarships coordinator.
Source

What to watch for in Scholarships

  • For each scholarship, identify the route: direct, nomination or via the university?
  • Check deadlines together with the year.
  • Prepare several scholarships and a backup plan.
  • Be careful with intermediaries that charge application fees.

Information on this page is compiled from official sources and was verified on the date shown. Fees, dates and visa rules change often; check official sources before applying. Empty fields have not been verified yet; ask our advisor for the current information.

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