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Helping You Complete Your Application. We are keen to support promising and academically outstanding students (both male and female) through our full and partial scholarships that fall under university outlined conditions and guidelines. We will work with your family one-on-one to help you navigate options and make sure UPM is an affordable option for your undergraduate education. Students at UPM get at least a 30% scholarship as part of the University commitment to support and help our students in their pursuit of education. Kindly navigate through the scholarships below to discover the eligibility criteria and contact us for more information.

The scholarship is calculated based on the student's weighted average as follows:
40% from the Achievement Test (Tahsili)
30% from the Aptitude Test (Qudurat)
30% from the High School GPA

Scholarships for the Academic Year 2025/2026

Excellence Scholarship 

Conditions for joining and maintaining the scholarship:

The applicant must have a weighted average percentage of 97% or higher.

Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4 

The duration for the scholarship in the Preparatory Year program is maximum 31 credit hours.

The duration for the scholarship in the program is the maximum number of credits in the program’s study plan.

 

Scholarship percentage: 100% 

10 Male and 10 Female students.

Scholarship Benefits:

A monthly reward of 1000 SAR.

Semester economy class tickets for students from outside the Medina region.

Excellence Scholarship A 

Conditions for joining and maintaining the scholarship:

The applicant must have a weighted average percentage of 94% or higher.

Maintain a cumulative average of no less than 3.0 out of 4 

The duration for the scholarship in the Preparatory Year program is maximum 31 credit hours.

The duration for the scholarship in the program is the maximum number of credits in the program’s study plan.

Scholarship percentage: 80% 

Number of Seats: 24 

Excellence Scholarship B 

Conditions for joining and maintaining the scholarship:

The applicant must have a weighted average percentage of 90% or higher.

Maintain a cumulative average of no less than 3.0 out of 4. 

The duration for the scholarship in the Preparatory Year program is maximum 31 credit hours.

The duration for the scholarship in the program is the maximum number of credits in the program’s study plan.

Scholarship percentage: 60% 

Number of Seats: 36 

The discount rate for courses under the International Hospitality Management program is 35%.

Talented Scholarship 

Conditions for joining and maintaining the scholarship:

Talented students with a weighted average percentage of 80% in addition to a talent scale score of not less than 120.

Maintain a cumulative average of no less than 3.0 out of 4.

The duration for the scholarship in the Preparatory Year program is maximum 31 credit hours.

The duration for the scholarship in the program is the maximum number of credits in the program’s study plan.

Scholarship percentage: 60% 

Number of Seats: 10 

The discount rate for courses under the International Hospitality Management program is 35%.

First Category Scholarship 50% 

Conditions for joining and maintaining the scholarship:

The applicant must have a weighted average percentage of 80% or higher, or a general high school grade of 90% or above.

Maintain a cumulative average of no less than 2 out of 4. 

The duration for the scholarship in the Preparatory Year program is maximum 31 credit hours.

The duration for the scholarship in the program is the maximum number of credits in the program’s study plan.

Scholarship Percentage: 50% 

Number of seats: open 

The discount rate for courses under the International Hospitality Management program is 35%.

Second Category Scholarship 30% 

Conditions for joining and maintaining the scholarship:

This scholarship is for students who didn’t qualify for previous scholarships
 

Maintain a cumulative average of no less than 2 out of 4.
 

The duration for the scholarship in the Preparatory Year program is maximum 31 credit hours.

The duration for the scholarship in the program is the maximum number of credits in the program’s study plan.

Scholarship Percentage: 30% 

Number of Seats: Open 

Sibling Discount

Conditions for joining and maintaining the scholarship:

This discount is for enrolled students with siblings currently studying at the university.

To maintain a cumulative average of no less than 2 out of 4. Maintain a cumulative average of no less than 2 out of 4 

Scholarship Percentage: An additional 5% is added to the scholarship regardless of the number of siblings, provided that the total scholarship percentage does not exceed 60%.

Corporate Scholarship  

Fakeeh Scholarship Program:

Conditions for Fakeeh Scholarship

The applicant must be of Saudi nationality. 

Must hold a General Secondary Certificate or its equivalent from within or outside the Kingdom (recent graduate).  

The applicant must achieve a score of no less than (6.0) on the IELTS test or achieve the required score on the university's English placement test.  

Fulfillment of the specific requirements for admission to the Hospitality Management program.  

The applicant must score no less than 80 on the Aptitude Test. 

The applicant must score no less than 80 on the Achievement Test.

Must have good conduct and behavior. 

Must not have been dismissed due to disciplinary action from another university. 

Must successfully pass any test or personal interview approved by the committee. 

Must meet any other criteria specified by the committee for selecting applicants. 

Signing commitments to work with the Faqeeh Group after graduation. 

Scholarship Percentage : 100%  

Number of Scholarship Seats : 10 Seats

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National Scholarship  

Scholarship for the childern of martyros of duty

Conditions for joining and maintaining the scholarship:

This scholarship is specifically for children of martyrs of duty in all sectors. This is one of our most valued scholarship programs, recognizing sacrifices made for the nation.

Must maintain a minimum GPA of 2 out of 4.

The duration for the scholarship in the Preparatory Year program is maximum 31 credit hours.

The duration for the scholarship in the program is the maximum number of credits in the program’s study plan.

Scholarship percentage: 100%

Number of Seats: Open

Frequently Asked Questions About Scholarships

1: How much does a semester cost? 

The semester fees are calculated based on the number of credit hours for each course. For more details, please click on the following link.Tuition Fees : https://dev-upmpds.pantheonsite.io/tution-fees

2: Can I come at any time to complete the admission procedures and join the scholarship? 
It is necessary to complete the admission procedures and pay the tuition fees before the start of the semester, noting that the scholarship seats are limited and priority is given to those who have completed the admission procedures and paid the fees.
3: Are the fees refundable if the student decides to withdraw from the semester? 
There are non-refundable fees, which are: - Application fees / Late registration fees / Placement test fees. To learn more about the tuition fee refund policy, please visit the following link: https://www.upm.edu.sa/ar/web/guest/tuition_fees
4: When is the start and end date of registration? 
Registration starts on 06/15/2025 and ends on 08/30/2025
5: Are university admissions and scholarships for Saudis only? 
University admissions and scholarships for Saudis, non-Saudis, visitors and international students
6: When does a student move to study the major? 
The student moves to study the major if he/she completes the preparatory year courses with the required grade or takes the IELTS test with a score of 5 or TOEFL with a score of 500 or equivalent.
7: Can an equivalency be made for students transferred from other universities? 
Yes, and to submit equivalency requests, the transcript and course descriptions must be sent, stamped and certified by the university where the student studied, in pdf format through the electronic form, and it is required that the equivalency be submitted before the start of the semester
8: How many years of study at the university? 
The total number of years of study is 5 years (4 years of specialization + preparatory year)
9: Is there admission for the second semester? 
Yes, there is admission for the second semester
10: Can I apply to the university while I am registered at another university? 
A student can apply to the university while he is registered in another university, and he must withdraw before starting his studies at Prince Muqrin bin Abdulaziz University.
11: Do I have the right to withdraw after confirming acceptance and paying fees? 
Yes, the student has the right to withdraw after confirming acceptance and paying fees, after submitting a release form from the university. The tuition fee refund policy applies to withdrawn students.
12: Do I have the right to apply for a bachelor's degree after completing the diploma? 
Yes, a diploma graduate has the right to apply to the university and equate the subjects that

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