Al-Azhar University Scholarship

Overview

A fully funded Egyptian government scholarship administered through Al-Azhar University for international (predominantly Muslim) students to study Islamic studies, Arabic language, and other scientific disciplines in Cairo.

Funding

Full tuition exemption, near-full exemption on university housing costs, healthcare, and in some cases a monthly financial grant

Eligibility

• Applicant is generally required to be Muslim, given Al-Azhar's focus on Islamic education
• Requires an official nomination from the student's embassy or their country's Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs/Ministry of Religious Affairs
• Must provide proof of Islamic identity and meet Al-Azhar's academic entry requirements
• Open to a wide range of nationalities across the Islamic world

Application Deadline

Government/Wafedeen-channel scholarships usually close in early spring for the following September intake - confirm with your Egyptian embassy in autumn Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Contact your national Egyptian embassy or relevant Islamic affairs body to obtain nomination for the scholarship
2. Complete the online application through Al-Azhar University's International Students Portal
3. Submit a valid passport copy, birth certificate, medical fitness certificate, and two recommendation letters from teachers/Islamic scholars
4. Provide proof of Islamic identity and academic transcripts
5. Await confirmation of nomination and placement from Al-Azhar and your embassy