🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Covers 100% of tuition and registration fees for top-tier students
⏱
Duration
4 to 5 years (Normal duration of the undergraduate program)
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Deadline
June to July (Annually)
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Fields
All academic programs offered by the university (Engineering, Business, Science, IT, Law, Arts, Education)
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Awards/Year
Varies (Large number awarded to all qualifying Bahraini secondary school graduates)
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Provider
Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain / University of Bahrain (UoB)
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Acceptance
Varies by department capacity
The University of Bahrain Scholarship is the primary financial support mechanism for Bahraini citizens pursuing higher education at the national university. Funded largely by the Ministry of Education, it aims to support the country's youth by covering tuition costs for those who demonstrate exceptional academic potential in their secondary education.
👥 Who Should Apply
Open to high-achieving high school graduates (Bahraini nationals) with a cumulative GPA of 90% or above.
🏛️ Host University
University of Bahrain
🤝 Sponsor
The Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain
🔬 Fields of Study
All academic programs offered by the university (Engineering, Business, Science, IT, Law, Arts, Education)
✨ Key Benefits
Primarily focuses on eliminating the cost of tuition and fees for the duration of the degree program.
🎯 Target Students
Bahraini High School Graduates
🏷 Tags
Bahrain
Undergraduate
Merit-based
Tuition-free
UoB
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
100% for students meeting the high GPA threshold
Living Stipend
Varies (Usually not included for general academic scholarships; separate grants may apply)
Total Award
Covers 100% of tuition and r
✈️ Travel: No
🏠 Accommodation: No (Usually provided only for international exchange students under specific cultural agreements)
💊 Health Insurance: Provided for all students through the national healthcare system in Bahrain
🔄 Renewable: Yes
💳 App Fee: Varies (Typically a standard admission fee of 10 BHD)
🎓 Tuition Coverage
100% for students meeting the high GPA threshold
🏠 Living Stipend
Varies (Usually not included for general academic scholarships; separate grants may apply)
🏡 Accommodation
No (Usually provided only for international exchange students under specific cultural agreements)
💊 Health Insurance
Provided for all students through the national healthcare system in Bahrain
🎁 Other Benefits
Access to university facilities, career counseling, and priority registration for high achievers
📋 Renewal Conditions
Must maintain a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of at least 2.5 to 3.0 out of 4.0 depending on the specific award
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Bahraini citizenship or qualifying resident status, high secondary school GPA, and successful university admission
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate (Bachelor's)
📊 Minimum GPA
90% for high school / 3.0 for university retention
🗣️ English Requirement
UoB English Placement Test or IELTS/TOEFL scores
🎂 Age Limit
Generally under 25 years for undergraduate entry
💼 Work Experience
Not required
🏆 Leadership
Not mandatory, but considered for specific excellence awards
💰 Financial Need
Considered for specific social aid programs through the Deanship of Student Affairs
🎯 Target Students
Bahraini High School Graduates
📝 Application Requirements
Rec Letters
No (Academic transcripts and certificates are primary)
Interview
Only for specific programs (e.g., Nursing, Physical Education, or Architecture)
Application Fee
Varies (Typically a standard admission fee of 10 BHD)
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- No (Academic transcripts and certificates are primary) Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- UoB English Placement Test or IELTS/TOEFL scores
- Interview: Only for specific programs (e.g., Nursing, Physical Education, or Architecture)
- Min GPA: 90% for high school / 3.0 for university retention
📋 Application Process
Ensure your high school transcripts are attested by the Ministry of Education before applying.
💡 Insider Tip: Monitor the Ministry of Education's portal as they handle the allocation of government scholarships to UoB.