Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) has opened applications for the Saudi Economists Track under its SAMA Professional Program, a qualifying pathway that offers scholarships for male and female Saudi nationals to pursue master’s and PhD degrees in economics abroad through postgraduate programmes. Eligibility includes Saudi citizenship and either a master’s degree in economics or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited Saudi or international university with a GPA of very good or higher (or equivalent) in economics or specified related disciplines. Applicants must also present an English language test score issued within the past two years with a minimum of 6 in IELTS or 60 in TOEFL iBT (or equivalent), unless they graduated from an accredited university in an English-speaking country. Age limits are 25 or under for bachelor’s degree holders and 29 or under for master’s degree holders, and selection requires passing behavioural and technical tests and interviews. Successful candidates must complete a SAMA qualification programme during the first year of their employment contract, and applications are submitted via SAMA’s website.
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority 2026-02-17
Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority opens applications for Saudi Economists Track scholarships under the SAMA Professional Program
The Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) is accepting applications for the Saudi Economists Track under its SAMA Professional Program, offering scholarships for Saudis to pursue advanced economics degrees abroad. Eligibility requires Saudi citizenship, specific academic qualifications, and English proficiency, with age limits of 25 for bachelor's and 29 for master's degree holders. Selected candidates must complete a SAMA qualification programme in their first employment year.