🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Full tuition waiver plus monthly living stipend
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Duration
4 to 7 years depending on the faculty (includes an optional Arabic preparatory year)
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Deadline
Varies by country (typically between July and August annually)
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Fields
Islamic Studies, Sharia, Arabic Language, Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Science, Agriculture, and Humanities
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Awards/Year
Varies (Allocated based on specific quotas for each country)
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Provider
Al-Azhar Al-Sharif (Grand Imam's Office) and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Acceptance
Varies based on the number of applicants from each country and available seats in the quota
The Al-Azhar University Scholarship is a comprehensive program designed to support international Muslim students in pursuing higher education in Egypt. It covers both religious (Sharia/Arabic) and modern secular sciences (Medicine/Engineering). It is one of the most prestigious Islamic scholarships globally, fostering cultural exchange and religious moderation.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to international Muslim students with a recognized secondary education certificate. Applicants must meet age limits and pass the medical examination.
🏛️ Host University
Al-Azhar University
🤝 Sponsor
The Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt
🔬 Fields of Study
Islamic Studies, Sharia, Arabic Language, Medicine, Engineering, Pharmacy, Science, Agriculture, and Humanities
✨ Key Benefits
The scholarship covers full tuition, provides free housing at the Islamic Missions City, a monthly stipend, medical insurance, and return airfare.
🎯 Target Students
International Muslim Students
🏷 Tags
Al-Azhar
Egypt Scholarship
Islamic Studies
Fully Funded
International Students
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Yes, 100% coverage of academic fees
Living Stipend
Yes, a monthly allowance is provided to cover personal expenses
Total Award
Full tuition waiver plus mon
✈️ Travel: Yes, includes one-way ticket at the start and one-way ticket upon completion of studies
🏠 Accommodation: Yes, free accommodation at the Islamic Missions City (Madinat al-Bu'uth al-Islamiya)
💊 Health Insurance: Yes, comprehensive medical care provided at university hospitals
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: Free
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Yes, 100% coverage of academic fees
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes, a monthly allowance is provided to cover personal expenses
🏡 Accommodation
Yes, free accommodation at the Islamic Missions City (Madinat al-Bu'uth al-Islamiya)
✈️ Travel Allowance
Yes, includes one-way ticket at the start and one-way ticket upon completion of studies
💊 Health Insurance
Yes, comprehensive medical care provided at university hospitals
🎁 Other Benefits
Free textbooks, exemption from residency permit fees, and access to subsidized meals
📋 Renewal Conditions
Subject to maintaining satisfactory academic progress and adherence to university conduct codes
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be a non-Egyptian Muslim student, hold a high school diploma equivalent to Al-Azhar's secondary certificate, and be medically fit
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate, Master's, PhD
📊 Minimum GPA
Equivalent to 70% for scientific faculties; 50-60% for theoretical/religious faculties
🗣️ English Requirement
Not required (Arabic is the primary language of instruction; a bridge year is provided for non-speakers)
🎂 Age Limit
Maximum 18 to 25 years for undergraduates; varies for postgraduate levels
💼 Work Experience
Not required
💰 Financial Need
Considered; priority often given to students from developing nations or minority Muslim communities
🎯 Target Students
International Muslim Students
📝 Application Requirements
Rec Letters
Yes (Usually from a recognized Islamic organization or the Ministry of Education in the home country)
Interview
Yes (Conducted by the Egyptian Embassy or Al-Azhar selection committees in the applicant's country)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Yes (Usually from a recognized Islamic organization or the Ministry of Education in the home country) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Not required (Arabic is the primary language of instruction; a bridge year is provided for non-speakers)
- Interview: Yes (Conducted by the Egyptian Embassy or Al-Azhar selection committees in the applicant's country)
- Min GPA: Equivalent to 70% for scientific faculties; 50-60% for theoretical/religious faculties
📋 Application Process
Submit all documents through the Egyptian Embassy in your home country. Ensure all certificates are authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Egyptian Embassy.
💡 Insider Tip: Prepare for a placement test in Arabic and religious knowledge. If you do not speak Arabic, you will be enrolled in the Arabic Language Institute for one year before starting your degree.