Applying for the third batch of the Artificial Intelligence Scholarship Program
The Saudi Data & Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) has announced, in a new strategic move, the opening of applications for the third cohort of its Artificial Intelligence Scholarship Program , in cooperation and partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program. This step comes as a continuation of national efforts aimed at developing Saudi talent in the latest global technologies.
Specialized fields that keep pace with the future
The program, in its third iteration, aims to provide young men and women of the nation with the opportunity to study at the world's most prestigious specialized universities. The program covers 12 highly specialized and vital fields carefully selected to meet the rapidly evolving needs of the job market. These fields include:
- Artificial Intelligence.
- Data Science.
- Machine Learning.
- Deep Learning.
- Robotics.
- Computer Vision.
- Natural Language Processing (NLP).
- Generative artificial intelligence (GAI).
- Big Data.
- Information security in artificial intelligence.
- Computer science.
- Smart cities.
Strategic context and ambitious vision
This program is not merely a passing educational initiative, but rather a cornerstone of the National Data and Artificial Intelligence Strategy led by SDAIA. Through this strategy, the Kingdom aims to achieve global leadership in the field of data and artificial intelligence by 2030. The Kingdom is working to build a knowledge-based economy, where AI technologies are expected to contribute significantly to GDP over the next decade, making investment in human capital a critical necessity to ensure the sustainability of this growth.
Empowering national talent and bridging the gap
The program directly aims to bridge the gap in qualified national talent in advanced technology fields. With the expansion of the Kingdom's mega-projects such as NEOM and The Line, and the digital transformation underway in both the public and private sectors, the demand for data and artificial intelligence experts is growing. Therefore, the program focuses on enabling students to interact with leading researchers and experts globally, facilitating knowledge transfer and localization, thereby increasing employment rates and creating high-value, high-quality job opportunities.
Application deadline and link
SDAIA invites those interested in joining its elite group of future technology leaders to register as soon as possible, with applications open from February 1st to 28th . Interested applicants can view the terms and conditions and register via the official link:
Application link for the Artificial Intelligence Scholarship Program
