برنامج واعد - Wa'ed Program

The Wa’ed Scholarship Program, an initiative by the Ministry of Education in collaboration with Saudi AZM Company, aims to empower promising Saudi talents through world-class academic and professional development. The program offers exceptional students the opportunity to study in the UK for 5 to 10 months, fostering skills that align with Vision 2030.

Program Objectives:

• Academic and Professional Growth: Access prestigious academic and training institutions in London.

• Global Skill Enhancement: Prepare talents for local and global job markets.

• Strategic Talent Development: Support specializations critical to national development goals.

Program Tracks:

1. Information Technology:
A 10-month practical program combining Low Code technologies and Business Process Mining to develop business-oriented skills. Students gain foundational business knowledge and hands-on experience to excel in the job market.

2. Cloud Engineering:
A 5-month program focusing on Low Code technologies and Cloud Engineering, covering networking basics, software deployment, and Linux systems, with practical training in cloud solutions.

3. Systems Architect:
A 5-month program preparing students for Senior Systems Architect Certification, with training in Low Code, Business Process Mining, software engineering, and system architecture principles.

4. Predictive Diagnostic Cloud:
A 5-month program specializing in software testing and diagnostics using Low Code platforms. Students gain expertise in predictive diagnostics, software diagnostics, and Business Process Mining through practical training.

Program Benefits:

• Immersion in an advanced educational environment with a global academic community.

• Hands-on training to directly apply acquired skills.

• Professional guidance and mentorship throughout the program.

• • Nationality: Applicants must be Saudi nationals.

  • Conduct: Must have good conduct and behavior.

  • Field of Study: Field of study must align with the specified track requirements.

  • Residency: Full-time study with residency in the country of the scholarship.

  • Selection Policies: Must meet selection policies and criteria set by Saudi AZM Company.

  • Ongoing Scholarships: Applicants currently on an active scholarship are not eligible but can reapply after completion.

  • Academic Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology.

    • Minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 or 4.00/5.00.

  • English Proficiency:

    • Minimum TOEFL PBT: 520.

    • Minimum IELTS: 5.5.

    • Minimum TOEFL IBT: 60.