Sheikh / Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Scholarship (Postgraduate)
A £20,000 scholarship for outstanding Arabic students pursuing a full-time Master’s degree in the UK.
In partnership with our distinguished alumnus Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, this scholarship enables outstanding students from Arabic countries to complete their higher education in the United Kingdom.

This initiative will offer one £20,000 award towards tuition fees for a full-time postgraduate degree (Master’s degree) in any subject starting in September 2026.
The purpose of this scholarship is to help Arabic students excel in their scientific and professional careers, and to develop the skills necessary for the future market.
Criteria and eligibility
Nationals from the following countries who hold an offer to study one of the programmes listed below.
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Iraq
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Morocco
- Oman
- Palestine
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Somalia
- Sudan
- Tunisia
- Syria
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
“Sheikh Mubarak Scholarship has truly transformed my journey as a medical student. Knowing that someone has invested in my future pushes me to work even harder so that I can one day make a positive impact as a doctor. Medicine can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when faced with the sheer volume of information. But with time and patience, I’ve found that the learning process becomes enjoyable and even exhilarating. Reflecting on the past few months, I am proud to see how much I’ve learned and grown, and I am excited to continue this journey.” Haneen, Medicine student
Matched courses
To qualify for the scholarship, an application to one of the programmes listed below is required.
How to apply
Reminder: You need an application ID to submit an application for this scholarship, which you receive after submitting your application to one of our courses. Ensure your course application is submitted before applying for our funded scholarships.
September 2026
The scholarship application form for courses commencing September 2026 is now closed.