KUWAIT: A total of 6,250 students have been accepted into bachelor’s and diploma programs under Kuwait’s domestic scholarship plan for the 2025–2026 academic year, the Secretariat of the Private Universities Council announced on Saturday. Dr Nader Al-Jalal, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, approved the admissions for students holding a secondary school certificate or its equivalent, according to Adel Al-Bader, Acting Secretary-General of the Private Universities Council. Last month, the ministry announced that 3,167 students were accepted into the country’s oversees scholarship program.
Al-Bader urged students to visit their assigned universities and colleges according to the official schedules to complete final registration requirements and submit their original secondary school certificates. He stressed the importance of following the internal scholarship regulations to ensure a stable academic environment that supports students’ success and helps them achieve their educational goals. Al-Bader wished the students success in their studies and highlighted their role as future contributors to Kuwait’s development. The full list of admitted students is available on the Private Universities Council’s official website at www.puc.edu.kw.
Kuwait allocates substantial budgets to support scholarship students. Upon being sent abroad, a scholarship student is entitled to an allowance in addition to monthly stipends that account for the cost of living in each country. According to local media, the total cost of scholarships for Kuwaiti students amounted to KD 540 million in 2023, roughly split equally between domestic and overseas programs. — Agencies
