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Scholarships

Independent schemes students in Bahrain can apply to - government, royal and foundation, corporate, and foreign-government routes with a real Bahrain path.

Campus University dossiers

Read firstNearly every large national and royal programme is restricted to Bahraini nationals. Filter by nationality, and check university dossiers for institution-run awards that may be open more widely.

Global Korea Scholarship

Korean Embassy in Bahrain embassy track — undergraduate and graduate study in Korea; fully funded.

Foreign GovernmentAbroadBahraini Only

Open nowVaries; typically autumn cycles (August–November embassy track).

Türkiye Bursları

Turkish government scholarships — globally open including Bahrainis; single official application route; fully funded.

Foreign GovernmentAbroadBahraini Only

Closed10 January – 20 February.

Crown Prince's International Scholarship Programme

Long-running national programme funding study outside Bahrain and outside the wider GCC region, with a small annual cohort.

Government & NationalAbroadBahraini Only

ClosedTypically 1–15 March; results the following April.

H.H. Shaikha Moza bint Hamad Medicine Scholarship

Rayaat-family medicine award for Bahraini science-stream applicants at very high averages — full tuition for medicine at RCSI Bahrain.

Royal & FoundationIn BahrainBahraini Only

ClosedWith the Rayaat cycle.

HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Scholarships

Rayaat-family award providing full tuition at named private partner institutions in Bahrain.

Royal & FoundationIn BahrainBahraini Only

ClosedWith the Rayaat cycle (late March to early April).

Rayaat Scholarship Programme (AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation)

AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation umbrella for undergraduate financial aid plus workshops and community service — parent cycle for several named partner awards.

Royal & FoundationIn BahrainBahraini Only

ClosedLate March to early April (29 March–7 April in 2026).

Shaikha Moza bint Hamad Al Khalifa Fund

Foundation fund that also supports places at Arabian Gulf University and RCSI Bahrain under the foundation cycle.

Royal & FoundationIn BahrainBahraini Only

ClosedWith the foundation / Rayaat cycle.

MKF Al Tamyoz (Postgraduate)

AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation postgraduate award for niche specialisations — tuition only; living costs remain the student's responsibility.

Royal & FoundationBahrain and AbroadBahraini Only

ClosedApril cycle; results July.

Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust

National charitable trust funding Bahraini undergraduate and postgraduate study in Bahrain and abroad.

Government & NationalBahrain and AbroadBahraini Only

ClosedMay (3–16 May for 2026–27 bachelor's round).

Bapco Energies Energy-Leaders Scholarship

National energy-sector scholarship for high-achieving Bahraini school leavers and bachelor's holders, run with the MoE and universities.

Government & NationalBahrain and AbroadBahraini Only

ClosedOpened 15 June 2026 (2026 cycle).

Fulbright Foreign Student Program

US Embassy Manama route for Bahraini citizens resident in Bahrain — postgraduate study in the United States.

Foreign GovernmentAbroadBahraini Only

ClosedAround 30 June.

MEXT (Japan)

Embassy of Japan in Bahrain track — postgraduate research with travel, tuition and monthly allowance.

Foreign GovernmentAbroadBahraini Only

ClosedJune (21 June 2026 for the 2027 intake).

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Commonly listed, not open to Bahrain

Chevening, GREAT Scholarships and Commonwealth Scholarships are widely listed for Bahrainis but are not open on current cycles. We keep them off this directory on purpose.