The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program, has announced the opening of applications for the third cohort of the Artificial Intelligence Scholarship Program.

It aims to provide the opportunity to study at leading global universities in the fields of data and artificial intelligence, as part of the Kingdom’s efforts to build national cadres specialized in advanced technologies.

Artificial Intelligence Scholarship Program

The program aims to send students to elite global universities and enable them to learn and interact with leading experts and researchers worldwide. This contributes to bridging the gap in qualified national competencies in data and AI, supporting the localization of related jobs, and increasing the employment rates of scholarship program graduates.

The program covers a number of specialized disciplines, most notably: Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Robotics, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Big Data, AI Security, Computer Science, and Smart Cities; keeping pace with labor market needs and modern technological trends.

Application and Deadline

The Artificial Intelligence Scholarship Program is part of ongoing efforts to empower national human capital, enhance the Kingdom’s readiness in data and AI fields, and support the goals of national transformation and building a competitive knowledge-based economy.

Those wishing to register for the program can visit the following link: https://sdaia.gov.sa/ar/Sectors/BuildingCapacity/Pages/ScholarshipProgram.aspx, during the period from February 1st to February 28th.

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Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA)

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) is a government authority established in 2019 by royal decree to lead Saudi Arabia’s national strategy in data and AI, aligning with the goals of Vision 2030. It oversees the National Data Management Office and the National Center for AI, aiming to drive economic diversification and establish the Kingdom as a global leader in the data-driven economy.

Ministry of Education

The Ministry of Education is a governmental department responsible for national education policy, curriculum standards, and the administration of public schools. Its modern form typically emerged in the 19th or 20th century as nations centralized their education systems to promote literacy, civic values, and economic development. For example, Japan’s Ministry of Education was established in 1871 during the Meiji Restoration to modernize the country, while the UK’s equivalent department was formed in 1856.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program is a major international scholarship initiative launched by the Saudi government in 2005. It sponsors Saudi students to study at top universities worldwide, aiming to develop the nation’s human capital and foster cultural exchange. The program is named for the Saudi monarch’s title as protector of Islam’s holiest sites in Mecca and Medina, reflecting its role in national development.