Mawhiba Ambassadors

About the program

The “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, UK, and Ireland. 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/Nomination Requirements:

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

Targeted Group:

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 or 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:

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

Prospective participants 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.

Upon official notification of nomination, candidates are required to remit the stipulated Program fee to secure their final Registration.

Additional Considerations:

Initial registration for the "Mawhiba Ambassadors" Program and the indication of preferences do not constitute a guarantee of acceptance into the International Program.

Subsequent to the preference submission phase, final Registration and fee payment will be facilitated for eligible students in stages, based on their performance on the “Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT)” and the specific admission criteria of the International Program.

Program Registration Fees:

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 Initiate the process by logging into the official “Mawhiba” website.
2 Proceed to the "Mawhiba Ambassadors” Program tab within the portal.
3 Verify the completeness and accuracy of your personal profile information.
4 Complete the mandatory participation form and indicate your preferences.
5 Strictly follow the procedural steps communicated to applicants via electronic mail.
6 Affix your electronic signature to and upload the “Program Participation Guidelines.”
7 Finalize registration in the selected international program via the “Mawhiba” online platform and pay the required program fee.

Additional criteria

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

Related Programs

Programs

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Mawhiba Academic Enrichment Program

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Mawhiba After School Enrichment Program

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Mawhiba English Preparation Program

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Mawhiba Skills Enrichment Program

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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

Expired

Mawhiba English Preparation Program

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Mawhiba Skills Enrichment Program

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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.org/Ar/programs/enrichment/International/Abroad/Pages/registration.aspx

What countries is the program held in?

Students are nominated for programs held in the United States, Britain and Ireland. The “Mawhiba Ambassadors Program” is looking forward to its future plan for geographical expansion in line with the standards of its programs.

Does passing the Mawhiba tests and being nominated for the Mawhiba Ambassadors Program mean final acceptance?

The student’s passing of the Mawhiba tests and his/her nomination for one of the Mawhiba Ambassadors programs does not constitute final acceptance, as final acceptance into the programs depends on filling out the registration forms on the program’s website and the extent of the student’s commitment to providing the required documents within the specified time, in addition to the clarity of the student’s answers and the strength of his/her persuasiveness in the essay questions. The more convincing and influential the answer is, the higher the percentage of his/her acceptance into the program.

Must I stay in the University dorms when oarticpating in Mawhiba Ambassadors?

Yes, the student must stay in the university dorms until the end of the program.

If the student is not nominated, can he/she apply to these programs individually?

Yes, the student can nominate himself/herself for the program he/she desires, in which case he/she is not considered a “Mawhiba” student and Mawhiba does not bear any responsibilities or costs towards him/her.

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.

Will the student be accepted into the same program that was chosen as his/her first choice during the registration and selection period?

It is not necessary for the student to be nominated and registered in the program that is chosen as his/her first choice, as the nomination of students to the program is based on the students’ scores in the talent scale and English language tests, their desires and academic inclinations, in addition to the availability of seats in 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?

Students are required to reside in the student housing provided by the programme at its implementation location, and supervisors from the same host entity follow up on the students.

What is the registration mechanism for international programs?

A Mawhiba coordinator is appointed to be responsible for the student after nomination for the program, to be with the student step by step in all stages of registration. Students must follow her instructions and not take any step without communicating with the responsible coordinator.

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.