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Kuwait: Scholarships

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

Scholarships

undergraduateDirect application

KU 50% tuition reduction for self-financed foreign students

Kuwait University

Coverage
Fee reduced from KWD 100 to KWD 50 per credit unit in the following academic year
Eligibility
Foreign students studying at own expense, cumulative GPA at least 3.67 or equivalent and at least 30 credit units passed in the previous academic year.
Source
undergraduateBy nomination

KU cultural grant students admission

Kuwait University (Deanship of Admission and Registration)

Eligibility
KU publishes an 'Admission Application for Cultural Grant Students' form (spring 2025/26 edition). Eligibility, nominating bodies and what is covered are not stated on the form text retrieved.
Source
undergraduateVia the university

AUK academic scholarship

American University of Kuwait

Coverage
Merit-based; amount not stated on the page
Deadline
Announced each year before the fall semester
Eligibility
First-time students: high-school GPA at least 3.75; keep cumulative GPA 3.50 and 12+ credits per semester. Nationality restriction not stated for this scholarship.
Source
undergraduateVia the university

PUC government scholarships (private universities)

Private Universities Council, Ministry of Higher Education

Coverage
Tuition and book allowance (AUK page)
Eligibility
Kuwaiti nationals only; limited seats. Not available to international students.
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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