# King Abdulaziz University scholarship: what a university student checks before applying

> **The short answer**: A King Abdulaziz University scholarship is confirmed only by an announcement on the university’s own site. First ask who issues it: the university, the Ministry of Education, or Study in Saudi for international students. Scholarships abroad go through the Safeer portal alone, with no email applications. No notice at its source means send nothing.[^1][^2]

**Key takeaways**

- A King Abdulaziz University scholarship is verified on the university’s site, not from a post.
- Scholarship abroad applications go through the Safeer portal only.[^2]
- Study in Saudi serves international students.[^3]
- Do not pay fees or send documents for an advert with no trace at its source.

![a magnifying glass over an official document](https://tiswa.app/assets/blog/kau-scholarship-check/kau-scholarship-check-cover-en.webp)

A post reaches you: King Abdulaziz University scholarship, full coverage, registration link below. You remember a relative studied there, and it feels real. This is exactly where you should stop for two minutes, because a well-known university name is what scammers use most to win trust.

> **tiswa's take**: We do not state the terms of any particular award here. We do not know that a given university announced one today, and we will not hand you a figure or a deadline that may be stale. What we offer is a method to check any advert carrying the university’s name in about three minutes.

## Does a King Abdulaziz University scholarship actually exist?

A post cannot answer that, and neither can an article. An official page with conditions can. The university’s Deanship of Admissions and Registration page describes the deanship’s role in running admission, registration and academic records, and publishes contact routes: dar@kau.edu.sa and 0126952000. The page itself does not describe a scholarship, so we do not say there is one or that there is not.[^1] It is a sensible place to start your question, and no advert replaces it.

The answer also depends on who you are: a Saudi student studying locally, a resident, or an international student. Each category has its own channel. Decide which one you are before you read any advert.

## Who issues the scholarship: the university, the ministry or the national platform?

| Type of support | Issuing body | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship to study abroad | Ministry of Education | The Safeer portal only. Applications by email are not accepted[^2] |
| Awards to study at Saudi universities for international students | Study in Saudi platform | Through the institution you choose on the platform[^3] |
| Support a university gives its own students | The university itself | The university’s official page and student affairs office |

![Five steps to verify a scholarship advert](https://tiswa.app/assets/blog/kau-scholarship-check/kau-scholarship-check-inline-2-en.webp)


If the advert says a King Abdulaziz University scholarship is handled through a site outside these bodies, your job is to open the university’s site yourself and look for the notice. If you cannot find it, stop. Our guide to [university scholarships in Saudi Arabia](https://tiswa.app/en/blog/university-scholarships-saudi-check/) shows the search through official sources in more detail.

## How do I verify a King Abdulaziz University scholarship advert in three minutes?

1. **Do not open the link you were sent**: Type the university’s address in your browser yourself, or reach it from a search engine, then search inside the site.
2. **Look for the notice at its source**: If there is no trace of the award on the university site or the named body, the post alone is not enough.
3. **Read who it is addressed to**: Is it for Saudis or for international students? Study in Saudi is aimed at international students and researchers, so it does not address a Saudi student studying locally.[^3]
4. **Learn the official way to apply**: Scholarship abroad is the Safeer portal only.[^2] The university has its own official pages.
5. **Contact the body**: Use the number or email published on its official page, never the one in the advert.[^1]

![Three bodies that issue scholarships and where to apply](https://tiswa.app/assets/blog/kau-scholarship-check/kau-scholarship-check-inline-1-en.webp)


If you are asked to pay a registration fee, or for your account password or a verification code, that alone is enough to stop. [Financial fraud in Saudi Arabia](https://tiswa.app/en/blog/financial-fraud-saudi/) has more warning signs for scam messages.

## What signs show a fake scholarship advert?

| Sign | What to do |
|---|---|
| The link does not end in the official body’s domain | Do not enter your data. Open the body’s site yourself |
| A registration or processing fee | Refuse. A real award does not charge to accept your papers |
| Documents requested by WhatsApp or a personal email | Send nothing. Scholarship abroad is the Safeer portal only[^2] |
| A pressing deadline with no source | This is a pressure tactic, not proof the advert is real |
| A promise of guaranteed acceptance | No serious body guarantees acceptance before seeing your papers |

The national platform says that Saudi government links end in gov.sa and run on HTTPS.[^3] That does not mean every university site ends that way, since universities have their own domains, but it is a useful test when a site claims to be a government body. For a longer list for adverts that reach you by message, see [checking a scholarship offer](https://tiswa.app/en/blog/scholarship-offer-check/).

## What if I am an international or non-Saudi student?

Start with Study in Saudi, the national platform for international students and researchers, which speaks of fully funded and partial awards and of studying at your own expense.[^3] Our guide to [scholarships for non-Saudis](https://tiswa.app/en/blog/scholarships-for-non-saudis/) shows how to read eligibility before you gather papers. Internal awards at private universities are a different matter, covered in [internal scholarships](https://tiswa.app/en/blog/internal-scholarships-saudi/).

## How do I ask the university the right way?

Example enquiry (edit it):

```
Hello, I am [name], a [Saudi / resident / international] student at [level]. I received an advert for a scholarship in the university’s name through [source]. Was this scholarship announced officially? If so, what is the official application page and who is it for? Please tell me the approved channel. Thank you for your time.
```

Send it to an email or number published on the university’s official page, and keep a copy of the reply.[^1] Do not wait a month before you ask, because real deadlines pass. If studying itself is your concern, read the [internal transfer guide](https://tiswa.app/en/blog/king-abdulaziz-university-internal-transfer/) and the [academic calendar guide](https://tiswa.app/en/blog/kau-academic-calendar/) to learn how to find real university dates.

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## Questions

### Is there a King Abdulaziz University scholarship?

Only an official announcement from the university or the issuing body proves it. The Deanship of Admissions and Registration page does not describe one.[^1]

### How do I apply for a King Abdulaziz University scholarship?

Use the official page that announces it. A scholarship abroad is applied for through the Safeer portal alone.[^2]

### How do I contact the Deanship of Admissions and Registration?

By email at dar@kau.edu.sa or by phone on 0126952000, both published on its page.[^1]

### Is the scholarship for international students?

Awards for international students go through Study in Saudi and the institutions on it, so check the institution’s page.[^3]

### Should I pay a fee to apply for a scholarship?

No. A request for money to register is a mark of a fake advert.

### Can I apply by email?

Not for scholarships abroad. The ministry says email applications are not accepted and the Safeer portal is the route.[^2]


## Sources

[^1]: King Abdulaziz University: Deanship of Admissions and Registration, https://kau.edu.sa/en/page/deanship-of-admissions-and-registration
[^2]: Ministry of Education: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program, frequently asked questions, https://sites.moe.gov.sa/scholarship-program/faqs/
[^3]: Study in Saudi: national platform for international students and researchers, https://studyinsaudi.sa/en