Saudi Education Ministry opens applications for nursing scholarship at Gulf University

The Ministry of Education has commenced accepting applications for a bachelor's degree nursing scholarship at Gulf University in Bahrain. This scholarship program forms part of health cooperation agreements between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. The eligibility criteria stipulate that applicants must be Saudi nationals under 20 years old, possessing a high school diploma in the natural sciences track with a minimum cumulative average of 85 percent or a 3.40 GPA.

Additionally, candidates must have demonstrated proficiency in science subjects, achieving at least 80 percent in physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics, and scoring a minimum of 70 percent in aptitude and achievement tests. A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or the equivalent TOEFL score is also required. Potential scholars must not have previously received a scholarship for the same academic level, must successfully navigate the ministry's selection process, and must have their high school certificate recognized by the relevant authority if obtained outside Saudi Arabia.

It is mandatory for scholars to study full-time and reside in Bahrain throughout the duration of their studies.