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This chapter describes and assesses the scholarship system operating in Saudi Arabia and, in particular, critically assesses the development of the King Abdullah Scholarship Program – arguably the most comprehensive scholarship programme ever supported by a nation state. This chapter also highlights the challenges that Saudi students confront during their studies abroad.
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Bukhari, F., Denman, B. (2013). Student Scholarships in Saudi Arabia: Implications and Opportunities for Overseas Engagement. In: Smith, L., Abouammoh, A. (eds) Higher Education in Saudi Arabia. Higher Education Dynamics, vol 40. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6321-0_14
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