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Kuwait Cultural Scholarships for Non-Kuwaiti Students 2027–2028

Granting Body
Kuwaiti Government
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Opportunity Overview

The State of Kuwait offers cultural scholarships to foreign students living outside Kuwait for undergraduate study at Kuwait University and the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), with priority for Muslim communities. Places are allocated to countries under cultural agreements, and candidates usually apply through their own ministry of education or the Kuwaiti embassy. The scholarship is generally reported to cover tuition, accommodation and a monthly allowance, but benefits vary, so check the official call. The 2026 call closed on 11 July 2026; the 2027 call has not been announced yet.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

2 Benefits

Free undergraduate study

Study at Kuwait University or PAAET without tuition fees.

Other benefits per official call

Housing, a monthly allowance, health care and travel are reported by some sources; confirm them in the official call.

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

3 Criteria
Non-Kuwaiti student living outside Kuwait, from a country that receives places under a cultural agreement (priority for Muslim communities).
Secondary school certificate no more than 2 years old; age limits apply (up to 21 for some programmes).
Passport valid for at least 2 years and a medical certificate free of hepatitis B/C, HIV and tuberculosis.

Required Documents

4 Docs
Legalised secondary certificate and transcript

Legalised by your Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Kuwaiti embassy.

Passport copy

Valid for at least 2 years.

Medical certificate
Certified translations

For documents not in Arabic or English.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Free undergraduate study, Other benefits per official call.

Eligible levels: Bachelor.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

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Available Majors

Open to all fields of study

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:Kuwait
Degree level:Bachelor
Application Deadline:Next cycle not announced yet

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