Mawhiba Program for Elite Universities (Tamayuz)

Tamayuz Program

The Mawhiba Program for Elite Universities (Tamayuz) is an integrated training program to qualify and prepare the best students wishing to study at prestigious American universities ranked among the top 50 universities in the world. The program is implemented in cooperation with a specialized American consulting company and continues for one year starting from the second semester of grade 11 until the student obtains admission to the university.

Advantages

As part of the program, students benefit from a range of valuable services, including:

• An intensive SAT workshop designed to help students achieve competitive scores required by top-tier universities
• An advanced workshop focused on leadership development and the application process for elite universities
• Four one-on-one counseling sessions, during which a comprehensive plan is created to enhance each student’s academic profile and personal background.
• Assisting the student in applying to three elite universities (writing the essay, CV, filling out forms and obtaining letters of recommendation)

Achievements

Registration & Nomination

Enrollment Requirements for the Mawhiba Program for Elite Universities (Tamayuz)

Target Group
Students in Grade 11

Program Registration Requirements

The student must have a minimum of 90% in their overall school average for Grade 9 and Grade 10.
The student must achieve at least 90% in Mathematics, Science, and Computer Science during Grade 9 and Grade 10.
The student must obtain a minimum score of 1000 on the SAT, or achieve an equivalent score on one of the following alternative tests:

TOEFL iBT	IELTS
80	6.5

4. The student must pass the personal interview.

5. The student must read and acknowledge the terms and policies and comply with all program requirements.

6. The student must pay all program fees after receiving notificatin of acceptance into the program, for final registration to be confirmed. To learn more, click on Payment Policies.

Note: Registration for the program is open from August to October each year, with the program officially beginning in November and continuing for a full year.

For SAT test details and dates,click here.

Important Links

Program Details

Workshop Schedule

Training Workshops	Class	From	To	Time	Location
	Workshop for Female Students	15 Aug 2025	21 Aug 2025	All training days: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
College Admissions Boot Camp					Riyadh City The location will be shared with the accepted students via email at a later time.
	Workshop for Male Students	16 Aug 2025	22 Aug 2025	All training days: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Last Training Day (Friday): 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM.

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Common Questions

General

What is the Excellence Program?

It is an integrated training program to qualify and prepare students from the Kingdom who wish to be sent to American universities to obtain admission to the best American

Who is it targeting?

Second year high school students.

What is the SAT test?

It is a test similar to the achievement test but in English and is required by most distinguished American universities. The test contains two sections: a section for mathematics and a section for English. you can visit the following link: To learn more about the test

Where can I take the SAT?

Test centers are available in some cities in the Kingdom. If there is no test center in your city, you can register in the city closest to you. To view a list of test centers, you can access the following link: test centers here.

Is the student qualified before joining the program?

Yes, the Excellence Qualification Program is offered to first-year secondary school students, which introduces students to university admission requirements early on.

What are the sites that help students prepare for the SAT test?

Khan Academy offers a variety of SAT practice tests that will help you learn about the types of questions on the test You can access the site by clicking on the following link

How can I study medicine in America?

Medicine is not available for undergraduate study at American universities. However, students wishing to study medicine in America can study a scientific major such as biology or chemistry at the undergraduate level and then start studying medicine after obtaining a bachelor's degree. To read more about studying medicine in America, : you can see the link below here

What documents are required from the student?

Documents required from the student: Third middle school and first secondary school certificate and SAT test report or other required tests

When is the program fee due?

The fees are paid after passing the personal interview and the student is notified of his acceptance into the program.

When is the personal interview scheduled?

After completing the requirements in the registration form, the student’s status is changed from registered to candidate. The student then books an interview appointment on the system.

What kind of questions does a personal interview include?

General questions are used to measure your English language level and identify your academic and professional inclinations.

What majors are available for study?

The majors recommended by the institution are STEM majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). To learn about the majors available for each scholarship entity, you can view them in important links.

Can I register for the program if I do not know what major I intend to study?

Yes. One of the advantages of the program is that it helps you decide which major you want to study.

How do I find SAT test centers in my city?

By entering the following link here

Why should a student take the SAT before enrolling in the Honors Program?

Prestigious universities require an SAT score between 1400-1600. Therefore, an applicant is required to have a minimum SAT score of 1000 and then undergo test coaching to achieve the required score from the universities.

What is the difference between the “Excellence” program and the “Qualification for Excellence” program?

Qualification for Excellence

Excellence

Target group

First secondary grade students

Second year secondary school students

program duration

a month and a half

Full year

Program Services

SAT training only

(SAT training – college essay writing training – help with university applications and filling out forms – individual counseling sessions – etc.)

Required tests

STEP - TOEIC - TOEFL iBT - IELTS

SAT – TOEFL iBT – IELTS

Program Outputs

Get accepted into the Excellence Program

Start preparing for university applications early

Get accepted into the best American universities

How can I prepare for the SAT before the test date?

There are many useful websites that help students prepare for the test. You can view important links to access the websites.

Can I get admission into the Excellence Program with just my STEP test score?

The STEP test score is accepted for application to the Excellence Qualification Program, but not for the Basic Excellence Program.

I live outside Riyadh, can I join the Excellence Program?

Yes, students from all regions of the Kingdom participate with us every year, as training workshops are offered during school holidays, which allows the student to come to Riyadh and participate in the program.

When registering for the SAT, I am asked for my school code, and I do not have it. What should I do?

You can choose "my school is not listed" and then complete the steps.

You can only take one of the tests shown on the program page.

Can I take the SAT ONLINE from home?

The SAT ONLINE test is administered at select test centers. There is no option to take the test from home.

Do I have to enter the Excellence Qualification Program in order to be able to register for the Excellence Program?

Participation in the Excellence Qualification Program is not required to be accepted into the Excellence Program.

What does a non-Saudi student benefit from participating in the program?

Non-Saudi students can register to benefit from the program content and training.

Does the excellence program end with the scholarship?

The program's role is limited to training only. After the student is accepted into a prestigious university, he applies to partner scholarship agencies such as the Ministry of Education, KAUST, Aramco, and others.

Does the program target British and American universities?

No, the program targets American universities only.