Scholarship in Saudi Arabia: Implications and opportunities for overseas engagement

Book Chapter
Denman, Dr. Fawzy A, Bukhari and Dr. Brian . 2013
نوع عمل المنشور: 
Chapter 14
اسم الجهة الناشرة: 
Springer Netherlands
عنوان الكتاب: 
Higher Education in Saudi Arabia: Achievements, challenges, and opportunities
الصفحات: 
151-158
مستخلص المنشور: 

This chapter describes and assesses the scholarship system operating in Saudi Arabia and, in particular, critically assesses the development of the King Abdullah Scholarship Program – arguably the most comprehensive scholarship programme ever supported by a nation state. This chapter also highlights the challenges that Saudi students confront during their studies abroad