General Diploma in Arabic as a Foreign Language (DCAFL) Scholarship (external)

This scholarship is available to international students , based on the Kingdom’s relation with their countries. The DCAFL is a two-year full time study program consisting of  60-credit hours. The program is designed to develop the students’ linguistic competence in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. It also focuses on using the Arabic language in real life situations. The program mainly employs  Al-Arabiyatu Bayna Yadayk  series “Arabic between your hands,” published by “Arabic for All,” a non-profit organization. Upon completion of the program requirements, students receive Diploma Certificate in Arabic as a Foreign Language (DCAFL).

Terms and Conditions of the DCAFL Scholarship:
1.     The student must maintain good conduct and behavior.

2.     The student must pledge to abide by the rules and regulations of KAU.

3.     The student must be medically fit.

4.     The student must hold higher secondary school certificate or its equivalent from inside or outside the Kingdom.

5.     The student must be committed to full time study(for students attending morning session).

6.     The age for undergraduates must not be less than 17 years of age or more than 25 years.

7.     The student should have been expelled from any university for any reason.

8.     The student must not receive scholarship from other universities in the Kingdom.

9.     Female students must be accompanied by a male guardian (Mahram) who should be either on scholarship or a resident of Kingdom holding a valid residence permit (Iqama).

 External Scholarship Application Procedure:
1.     The student must apply through the university

2.     Website (Scholarship Gateway)

3.     The student information will be verified for its accuracy.

4.     The information will be submitted to the Ministry of higher education for approval and acceptance.

5.     The student will be notified to visit the Embassy of the Kingdom for attestation of documents.

6.     The visa is issued for the student in order to complete the necessary formalities for traveling to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Benefits of Scholarship:
1.     The student enjoys all benefits that university students have, (sports activities, university trips and socio-cultural activities.

2.     The student will be offered the following:

1. Subsidized meals.
2. Suitable accommodation and appropriate scientific, social, and cultural care and guidance.                  
3. Two way ticket for student only at the end of each academic year as per the rules.
4. Monthly stipend.
5. Two month stipend upon arrival for settling down.
6. Distinctive awards for outstanding students.
7. Three month stipend as graduation allowance for shipment of books.
8. Access to the university sport facilities.
9. Health care facilities for the student.

General Scholarship Rules:
1.      The existing regulations in the Kingdom denounce extremism and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
2.   The residency law of Kingdom applies to scholarship students and therefore must adhere to it.
3.    The students will be under the university sponsorship during the scholarship period and the university is responsible for them throughout their stay.
4.   The students can apply for family visa according to the applicable rules and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
5.   It is mandatory that the travel documents/passport that the students hold should allow them to return back to the country from where these documents are obtained without any   terms and conditions.
6.   Student on scholarship not has the right to transfer from one   university to another.
7.  If the external scholarship student postpones the study or withdraws and in case the university desires to bring back the   student then the university will contact the Ministry of External Affairs to allow the student to continue further study.
8.  It is prohibited for student on scholarship to work for companies, institutions or individuals during the course of study.

End of Scholarship:
1.     The external scholarship student should leave the Kingdom after completing the studies within a period not exceeding three months from   the completion date. 

2.      If the actual duration of scholarship program ends then it is not permissible to extend duration more than half period the required to complete the program.

For more information:
For more information regarding the scholarship, please review the “STUDENT GUIDE” section on the http://ali.kau.edu.sa .