Mawhiba Ambassadors

About the program

“Mawhiba Ambassadors” Program plays a crucial role in directing students toward application processes for international programs hosted by premier global universities beyond the Kingdom's borders. The Foundation provides comprehensive assistance throughout the students' participation, commencing with registration for the international programs and continuing until their successful conclusion. These programs are delivered through in-person instruction in various countries, including the US and UK. Furthermore, the curriculum extends beyond academic and scientific instruction to incorporate activities specifically designed to cultivate the multifaceted skills of high-achieving individuals.

Program Advantages:

Equipping students with advanced knowledge and communication skills.
Enabling participation in programs offered by the world's most prestigious and highly-ranked universities.
Supporting students in the crucial process of identifying their future fields of study.
Providing a valuable university experience through interaction with the gifted students of similar age from diverse international backgrounds.
Showcasing national potential and preparing students to be key drivers in the Kingdom's transition to a knowledge-based society.
Fostering strong relationships with global universities and creating significant opportunities for continued education and scholarly pursuits.
Nurturing essential personal attributes.

Upon acceptance into the Program, the student will receive travel tickets.

Note: Registration in the National Program for Gifted Identification is a fundamental prerequisite for nomination in this Program.

Achievements

Nomination and Registration:

Registration Requirements:

Registration for the program is open annually in December, with program delivery scheduled between July and August of each year.

Targeted Students:

Students enrolled in the National Program for Gifted Identification and currently studying in Grade 11, Sciences track.

Eligibility Criteria for Program Enrollment:

The student must be of Saudi nationality or born to a Saudi mother.
The student are required to have achieved a score of 1500 and higher on the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT), regardless of the language of the assessment (Arabic or English).
Students who undertook the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) in Arabic must also present evidence of English language proficiency by obtaining at least one of the following minimum scores on the following English language tests:

Duolingo	STEP	IELTS	TOEFL: IBT (Internet based test)	TOEIC
100	80	5.5	57	650

Students are strongly advised to achieve a high score on the IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo English Test, as these qualifications are frequently essential criteria for admission to international programs.
Students are required to pay program fee to secure their seats.

Important Notes:

Registration will be opened for students in batches based on their scores in MMCAT & English tests from highest to lowest.
Students & guardians have to sign Program Rules & Regulations Document before registeration.
Please read each program information carefully before registration and paying the fees.

Program Registration Fees for 2026: TBA

Program Registration Fees for 2025:

Program Type	MMCAT Score	Program Fee*	Additional Deposit **
Mawhiba Ambassadors	1550	SR 5525	SR 1000
Mawhiba Ambassadors	1500 to 1549	SR 6500	SR 1000
Students with a Partial Exemption	SR 150

*Not including the deposit and VAT.

**Refundable upon satisfactory completion of the Program, contingent upon adherence to participation guidelines.

Program Fee Partial Exemption Request

You can apply for a partial exemption of program registration fees through the registration system if you fall into one of the following categories, provided that supporting documents should be attached for verification.

• Families receiving social security benefits.

• Individuals registered with a charitable organization.

• Children of martyrs.

• Individuals whose financial incapacity is verified through a legal document, such as an insolvency certificate.

Registration Steps:

1 Log in to the Mawhiba website.
2 Navigate to the "Mawhiba Ambassadors” Program tab. Program tab within the portal.
3 Confirm your profile information.
4 Complete the participation form.
5 Agree to the terms and conditions.
6 uploading a signed version of the "rules and regulation" document
7 Pay the program fees.

Mawhiba Ambassadors

The admission requirements for international programs vary from one program to another. You can find this information by clicking on the link below:

Mawhiba Ambassadors Programs Information 2025

“Mawhiba Ambassadors” Programs information 2026 will be announced soon

To view the rules and regulation document, you can click on the link below:

Rules And Regulations 2025

Related Programs

Programs

Expired

Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program

Expired

Mawhiba After School Enrichment Program

Available

Mawhiba English Preparation Program

Available

Mawhiba Skills Enrichment Program

Expired

Mawhiba Universal Enrichment Program

Mawhiba Universal Enrichment Program seeks to bring in world-class international initiatives focused on the education and nurturing of gifted students. The program is held in person at select local institutions across the Kingdom and provides full accommodation at the host university for a period of three weeks during the summer vacation.

Expired

Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program

Expired

Mawhiba After School Enrichment Program

Available

Mawhiba English Preparation Program

Available

Mawhiba Skills Enrichment Program

Expired

Mawhiba Universal Enrichment Program

Common Questions

General

Who is eligible to register for the program?

Students of the National Program for the Discovery of Gifted Students from the second year of secondary school of the current academic year who meet the conditions for registration in the program

For details: https://www.mawhiba.sa/discover-mawhiba/programs/mawhiba-enrichment-program/mawhiba-ambassadors/

What countries are the program held in?

Students are nominated to register in international programs held in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Does registration in Mawhiba Ambassador Program grantee acceptance in the international program?

No, registering in the international program does not equate final acceptance. Students must wait for acceptance from the program which is influenced by the quality of the supporting martials submitted by the student.

Can Students register in these programs without registering for Mawhiba Ambassadors?

Yes, the student can self-fund, and register and participate in these programs.

Who covers the program and travel costs?

A. Costs borne by the student:

• Costs of financial contribution to the Talent Ambassadors Program as required by (Controls for Student Participation in the Talent Ambassadors Program)

• Costs of obtaining international medical insurance.

• Visa issuance fees.

• Bear any additional costs in the program such as: books - supplies and stationery.

• Any additional personal expenses.

See the Student Participation Rules for more details.

B. Costs borne by Talent:

The program's tuition fees include:

• The costs of the study program, which include:

Financial consideration for the student’s attendance at the program. Costs of attendance and participation in the international program.

Student accommodation costs, including daily meals provided by the program.

Transportation costs for the student from the airport to the program headquarters and vice versa (taking into account what is stated in the regulations for student participation in the Mawhiba Ambassadors Program)

• A round-trip economy class ticket for the student to the country where the program is held.

For more details, please see the (Controls for Student Participation in the Talent Ambassadors Program) that are sent to students after they are nominated for the program.

Are there any companions for students from Mawhiba when they travel to the program?

There are no Mawhiba supervisors accompanying students during travel. Students travel alone, and according to Mawhiba policy, the student resides in suitable housing according to the program requirements, whether at the program headquarters or the university housing, and they are supervised by officials from within the program. The guardian can accompany the student during the travel and stay in the same program city, but Mawhiba does not bear any costs incurred for that.

What should the student do if his/her guardian wants to go with him/her to the country where the program is held?

In the event that the parents wish to travel with the student, Mawhiba does not bear the responsibility or costs of the parents’ travel with the student, and the resulting changes (reservations, accommodation, visa, etc.). The student does not have the right to leave the program and be associated with the parents throughout the program period, and Mawhiba disclaims its responsibility for the student outside the program time and after it ends.

Can a student request separate accommodation during the program?

Depending on the program, students can request a single room at their own costs if required, for more information please read the international program page.

Who registers students in international universities (student or Mawhiba)?

Registration is one of the skills that students acquire through experience, so students register on their own with the program coordinator informed of this without anticipating what the student is directed to do, with the student and the guardian signing the terms of participation in the Mawhiba Ambassadors Program, and providing the program with all registration requirements, in addition to providing Mawhiba with a copy of the registration confirmation. It is necessary not to register on the program website directly without referring to Mawhiba.

How important is it to communicate with the organization before, during and after the program?

Communication skills are one of the most important skills required of candidate students and they indicate the student’s professionalism. Therefore, the student must respond immediately to all Mawhiba correspondence.

In addition, an electronic system has been created on the Mawhiba website through which the student can communicate with the program coordinator and upload all required documents. The student must send an electronic copy of all correspondence between him/her and the program to the Mawhiba coordinator for follow-up and timely intervention in the best interest of the students themselves.

Mawhiba has the right to cancel the student’s participation and hold him/her responsible for returning all costs incurred by Mawhiba, and to exclude him/her from participating in the future in any of the following cases:

• Engaging in behaviors that violate public morals and ethics, such as: smoking, clothing that is inappropriate for the program environment, bullying, or assaulting others physically or verbally.

• Absence from program classes exceeding 10%.

• Proof that any of the student’s information, such as the grade, academic certificate, or health data, is incorrect.

Poor communication and failure to respond to emails or phone calls after the following attempts:

• Three emails.

• One text message.

• One phone call to the student.

• One phone call to the guardian.

What are the responsibilities of students after joining the Mawhiba Ambassadors programs?

Follow the instructions given by Mawhiba and the Program, and submit the required documents within the time specified by both Mawhiba and the Program.

Can we identify the students enrolled with the student in the program?

Yes, students are also provided with contact information for each other - each group according to the program they have been accepted into - to get to know each other and exchange information.

How much money does the student need during his/her participation in the program as expenses?

It varies from one program to another depending on the duration of the program’s stay and the city in which it is located. This information is usually available on the program’s website, specifically in the FAQ section. The student can inquire directly from the program before traveling.

If an international flight requires a temporary stop in another country, do I have to issue a visa for that country?

If the student wishes to leave the airport, he/she must obtain a visa for this country. Therefore, he/she must remain in the airport of the stopping country and be sure to catch the onward flight to the program city, noting that some airports in the world require obtaining a visa for the stopping country.

What type of visa does a student need?

The student obtains the visa based on the program’s request and according to the type of visa mentioned on the program’s website and the program information file sent to the nominated students, as the type of visa differs according to each program.

Is the registration fee refunded after completing participation and all requirements?

The refundable insurance of 1000 riyals will be refunded, provided that all post-program requirements are met, including the certificate of participation, evaluation and final project if any, and any other requirements requested by Mawhiba after the student’s participation in the program ends.

If I have any questions about my registration status, preferences and nomination for the program, how can I contact the program officials?

If the student is a candidate for registration and specifying desires in the Mawhiba Ambassadors Program, he/she can contact us via email at misp@mawhiba.org.sa or via the Contact Us service on the Mawhiba website with the necessity of clarifying the inquiry accompanied by the student’s ID number.