Introduction

As one of the leading financial institutions in Saudi Arabia, The SABB (Saudi British Bank) has a deep routed interest in the longer-term development of the Kingdom and its people. Whilst its principal concern is to provide a full range of banking services for its customers, SABB also believes that well established companies and institutions should be involved in the educational development of the population as a whole.

The Directors of SABB have therefore set up the SABB Scholarship Scheme to provide a number of educational scholarships to support the longer-term career growth of Saudi nationals. Under the Scholarship Scheme which is managed by the British Council in Saudi Arabia, SABB will fund selected candidates for Master of Business Administration (MBA) courses in the UK. These scholarships will enable young, enterprising Saudis to extend their educational achievements and so contribute to the future development of the country.

Key features of the SABB Scholarship Scheme

			The scholarship will be offered for a one-year full-time MBA course, of relevance to the financial sector, at an appropriate British University. The course will normally begin in September or October each year and will last until August or September of the following year
			The Scholarship will cover the tuition fee, cost of accommodation, return travel to Saudi Arabia, and a daily allowance. Please note that funding from the SABB is for the candidate only and will not extend to any accompanying persons

General requirements

The following are the general requirements under The Saudi British Bank Scholarship Scheme. All applicants should:

			Be Saudi nationals between the ages of 28 and 35 at the time of application
			Have obtained a first degree at Grade A or B (or GPA of very good and above) from an accredited university either in Saudi Arabia or overseas
			Have two or three years of work experience since receiving the university degree
			Able to demonstrate high standards of academic and professional ability, with the potential to reach a position of significant responsibility, in either a private or public sector organisation, in the future
			Have an excellent knowledge of the English language
			Be in good health (a medical examination will be arranged for successful candidates)

The closing date for receiving applications for 2010/11 academic year is 25 November 2009

How and who to contact

If you think that you meet the selection requirements, please contact either:

SABB
(SABB Scholarship Scheme)
Learning & Development NHO
PO Box 9084
Riyadh 11413
Saudi Arabia
Telephone +9661 402 0677 Extension 4150

British Council
Al-Fazary Square, Diplomatic Quarter
Officer No. C – 14
PO Box 58012
Riyadh 11594
Saudi Arabia
Telephone +9661 483 1818