What is Rayaat?

The MKF university scholarship program “Rayaat”, was initiated in 2011 as a comprehensive approach to education and personal development. We provide students with scholarships at accredited universities in the Kingdom. In addition, the program offers financial incentives, enrichment workshops, work experiences, and community service opportunities within a supportive student environment.

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Rayaat Objectives

Empower students to achieve excellence and fulfil their full potential
Equip students with knowledge, skills and work ethics.
Encourage students to excel by offering financial incentives based on educational performance.
Emphasize the importance of good citizenship and national pride.
Inspire and encourage students to take the entrepreneurship route.

Rayaat Partners

As part of the Rayaat Program

AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation Announces Launch of HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Scholarships

This initiative marks the remembrance of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, who was a major supporter of the Foundation since its establishment, as it came as part of the late Prince’s efforts and directives.

HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Scholarships are offered in:

University of Technology Bahrain
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland – Medical University of Bahrain (RCSI Bahrain)
British University of Bahrain
Ahlia University
Bangor University – Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF)
London School of Economics and Political Science – Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF)

Applicants are permitted to apply in one university of the ones offered by HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Scholarships

Rayaat key features

Fees

University fees

* Books

Book allowances

* incentives

Monthly financial incentives for outstanding students.

workshops

Enrichment courses and workshops

Workshop plan 2024-2025

opportunities

Internship opportunities at private and government entities

Works

Community Service/Volunteer work

Interactive SemesterMeetings

Interactive monthly meetings

exclusive

Exclusive Discounts for students

* These features applied to the University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic Scholarship only

submission Requirements

Registration date for academic year 2024-2025

From 4th February 2024 till 14th February 2024

MASTERS DEGREE - UNIVERSITY OF BAHRAIN ( Available only for MKF beneficiaries)

Eligibility Criteria

Bahraini national.
Applicant must be an MKF beneficiary either Rayaat scholarship graduate or Ithra youth program mentor .
Holds a Bachelor degree from a university accredited by Ministry of Education
Applicant GPA must be 3.00 or above.
Applicant must have no less than 3 year of work experience .
Applicant does not hold a grant / scholarship and does nothave any financial assistance from other government or private entities
Applicant must apply to University of Bahrain (MKF does not apply to universities on behalf of students).
Applicant must have outstanding accomplishments, such as major achievements, awards locally or regionally
Applicant must show interest in volunteer work and giving back to the community
Applicant must have a letter from University of Bahrain indicating the completion of the application procedures for the master’s degree

Required documents

Copy of Applicant’s Passport.
Copy of Applicant’s smart card.
Copy of Mother’s passport.
Copy of Father’s passport.
Applicant C.V
Passport size photo.
Bachelor degree certificate
Certificates accreditation
Academic transcript
Employment letter indicating at least 3 years of work experience
Recommendation letter from current work line manager
Courses and workshops certificates if available.
Proofs of achievements or awards if available.
University of Bahrain letter indicating the completion of the application procedures for the master’s degree

Bachelor’s Degree - University of Bahrain, Bahrain Polytechnic

Eligibility Criteria

Bahraini national.
Holds a high school average grade of at least 85%.
Applicant must apply to one or more of MKF Partner Universities (MKF does not apply to universities on behalf of students).
Applicant must not already hold a Bachelor’s degree.
Applicant does not hold a grant / scholarship and does not have any financial assistance from other government or private entities.
Applicant must have outstanding accomplishments, such as major achievements, received awards.
Applicant must show interest in volunteer work and giving back to the community.

Required Documents

Copy of Applicant’s Passport.
Copy of Applicant’s smart card.
Copy of Mother’s passport.
Copy of Father’s passport.
Last 5 semesters secondary schools certificates.
University transcript for all semesters if the student already enrolled in the university.
Passport size photo.

MB BCH BAO Medical Program At RCSI By HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa Scholarship and H.H Sh. Moza Bint Hamad Al Khalifa

Eligibility Criteria

Bahraini nationality.
Fresh graduate, holds a high school average grade of at least 98% or equivalent.
Applicant must apply to RSCI (MKF will not apply on behalf of students).
Applicant must not already hold a Bachelor’s degree.
Does not hold a grant or scholarship or any financial assistance from other government or private entities.
Applicant must show interest in volunteer work and give back to the community.
Provide a complete application form with all required documents.
Agree to sign an agreement with MKF and commit to the terms of such agreement.
Applicant must have outstanding accomplishments, such as major achievements, received awards.
Applicant must have practical experience, for example (First hand training in hospitals – elderly care ..)

Required Documents

Copy of Applicant’s Passport.
Copy of Applicant’s smart card.
Copy of Mother’s passport.
Copy of Father’s passport.
Last 5 semester’s secondary schools’ certificates.
Copy of courses and workshops certificates.
Passport size photo.
RCSI Medical University Bahrain Interview complete letter.
Community Service Verification Letter.

Undergraduate Medical Program at Arabian Gulf University & hRH Sh. Moza bint Hamad scholarship in medicine

(To be announced when registration opens)

Eligibility Criteria

Bahraini nationality.
Fresh graduate holds a high school average grade of at least 98% or equivalent.
Applicant must apply to AGU (MKF will not apply on behalf of students).
Applicant must not already hold a Bachelor’s degree.
Does not hold a grant or scholarship or any financial assistance from other government or private entities.
Applicant must show interest in volunteer work and give back to the community.
Provide a complete application form with all required documents.
Agree to sign an agreement with MKF and commit to the terms of such agreement.
Applicant must have outstanding accomplishments, such as major achievements, received awards.

Required Documents

Copy of Applicant’s Passport.
Copy of Applicant’s smart card.
Copy of Mother’s passport.
Copy of Father’s passport.
Last 5 semester’s secondary schools’ certificates.
Passport size photo.
AGU acceptance letter
Community Service Verification Letter

Bachelors degrees - Bangor University - Bahrain Institute Of Banking & Finance

Offered Majors

BSc Accounting & Finance
BSc Banking and Finance with Diploma in Islamic Finance

Eligibility Criteria

Bahraini nationality
Fresh graduate, holds a high school average grade of at least 95% or equivalent.
Applicants must apply first to Bangor University-or University of London at Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF):
BIBF (MKF will not apply on behalf of the Students ), and receive an acceptance letter from the university, then apply to MKF
Applicant must not already hold a Bachelor’s degree
Does not hold a grant or scholarship or any financial assistance from other government or private entities
Applicants must have outstanding accomplishments, such as major achievements, received awards, etc.
Applicant must show interest in volunteer work and give back to the community.
Agree to sign an agreement with MKF and commit to the terms of such agreement.
Applicant must complete the scholarship program (4 years) at Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance, the scholarship will cover the tuition fees, and course or workshops offered by Rayaat program.

Required Documents

Copy of Applicant’s Passport.
Copy of Applicant’s smart card.
Copy of Mother’s passport.
Copy of Father’s passport.
Last 5 semesters secondary schools certificates.
Passport size photo
Acknowledgment letter from Bangor University (BIBF)

Bachelors degrees - London School of Economics and Political Science - Bahrain Institute Of Banking & Finance

Offered Majors

BSc of Science in Economics and Management Degree

Eligibility Criteria

Bahraini nationality
Fresh graduate, holds a high school average grade of at least 95% or equivalent.
Applicants must apply first to Bangor University-or University of London at Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance (BIBF):
BIBF (MKF will not apply on behalf of the Students ), and receive an acceptance letter from the university, then apply to MKF
Applicant must not already hold a Bachelor’s degree
Does not hold a grant or scholarship or any financial assistance from other government or private entities
Applicants must have outstanding accomplishments, such as major achievements, received awards, etc.
Applicant must show interest in volunteer work and give back to the community.
Agree to sign an agreement with MKF and commit to the terms of such agreement.
Applicant must complete the scholarship program (4 years) at Bahrain Institute of Banking & Finance, the scholarship will cover the tuition fees, and course or workshops offered by Rayaat program.

Required Documents

Copy of Applicant’s Passport.
Copy of Applicant’s smart card.
Copy of Mother’s passport.
Copy of Father’s passport.
Last 5 semesters secondary schools certificates.
Courses and workshops certificates if available.
Passport size photo.
Acknowledgment letter from University of London a (BIBF).
Voluntary certificates if available.

BS in International Hotel Management VATEL Bahrain – Hotel and Tourism Business School

(To be announced when registration opens)

Eligibility Criteria

Bahraini nationality
Fresh graduate holding a high school average grade of at least 85% or equivalent
Good English communication skills
Applicants must apply first to VATEL Bahrain – Hotel and Tourism Business School (MKF will not apply on behalf of the Students), and receive an acceptance letter from the University, then apply to MKF.
Applicant must not already hold a Bachelor’s degree
Does not hold a grant or scholarship or any financial assistance from other government or private entities
Applicant must show interest in volunteer work and give back to the community.
Applicant must have outstanding accomplishments, such as major achievements, received awards.

Required documents

Copy of Applicant’s Passport.
Copy of Applicant’s smart card.
Copy of Mother’s passport.
Copy of Father’s passport.
Last 5 semester’s secondary schools certificates.
Passport size photo
Conditional acceptance letter from VATEL Bahrain – Hotel and Tourism Business School

Bachelor’s Degree – British University of Bahrain

Offered Majors

BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management (International)
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying (International)
BSc (Hons) Computer Networks (International)
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security (International)
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (International)
LLB (Hons) Law (International)
BA (Hons) Architecture

Eligibility Criteria

Bahraini nationality
Fresh graduate, holds a high school average grade of at least 95% or equivalent.
Applicants must first apply to British University then apply to MKF after receiving an acceptance letter. (MKF will not apply on behalf of the students).
Applicant must not already hold a Bachelor’s degree
Does not hold a grant or scholarship or any financial assistance from other government or private entities
Applicants must have outstanding accomplishments, such as major achievements, received awards, etc.
Applicant must show interest in volunteer work and give back to the community Agree to sign an agreement with MKF and commit to the terms of such agreement.
Applicant must complete the scholarship program in 4 years, the scholarship will cover the tuition fees, and course or workshops offered by Rayaat program.

Required Documents

Copy of Applicant’s Passport.
Copy of Applicant’s smart card.
Copy of Mother’s passport.
Copy of Father’s passport.
Last 5 semesters secondary school certificates.
Passport size photo
Conditional acceptance letter from British University of Bahrain (Note: The applicants must mention to the British University that they are applying to Rayaat Scholarship, for them to be exempt from paying the registration fees)

Bachelor’s Degree – Ahlia University

Offered Majors

Bachelor’s Degree In Economics And Finance
Bachelor’s Degree In Banking And Finance
Bachelor’s Degree In Computer And Communication Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree In Mobile And Network Engineering
Bachelor’s Degree In Information Technology
Bachelor’s Degree In Multimedia Systems
Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting and Finance

Eligibility Criteria

Bahraini nationality
Fresh graduate, holds a high school average grade of at least 95% or equivalent.
Applicants must apply first to Ahlia university (MKF will not apply on behalf of the Students ), and receive an acceptance letter from the university , then apply to MKF
Applicant must not already hold a Bachelor’s degree
Does not hold a grant or scholarship or any financial assistance from other government or private entities
Applicants must have outstanding accomplishments, such as major achievements, received awards, etc.
Applicant must show interest in volunteer work and give back to the community Agree to sign an agreement with MKF and commit to the terms of such agreement.
Applicant must complete the scholarship program in 4 years, the scholarship will cover the tuition fees, and course or workshops offered by Rayaat program.

Required Documents

Copy of Applicant’s Passport.
Copy of Applicant’s smart card.
Copy of Mother’s passport.
Copy of Father’s passport.
Last 5 semesters secondary school certificates.
Courses and workshops certificates if available.
Passport size photo.
Conditional acceptance letter from British University of Bahrain
Voluntary certificates if available.

Bachelors Degrees - University of Technology Bahrain

Offered Majors

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics
Bachelor of Science in International Business
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Informatics Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering

Eligibility Criteria

Bahraini nationality.
Fresh graduate, holds a high school average grade of at least 95% or equivalent.
Applicants must apply first to university of technology Bahrain
(MKF will not apply on behalf of the students), Receive an acceptance letter from the university, then apply to MKF
Applicant must not already hold a Bachelor’s degree.
Does not hold a grant or scholarship or any financial assistance from other government or private entities.
Applicant must have outstanding accomplishments, such as major achievements, received awards, etc.
Applicant must show interest in volunteer work and giving back to the community.
Agree to sign an agreement with MKF and commit to the terms of such agreement.
Applicant must complete the scholarship program in 4 years, the scholarship will cover the tuition fees, and course or workshops offered by Rayaat program.