Funding guide · updated 2026-09-04

Scholarships in Jordan for international students

In short

  • Global Admissions lists 6 scholarships open to international students in Jordan, of which 3 cover tuition in full.
  • 1 is government-funded and 4 come from universities themselves.
  • By level: Master's (6), Bachelor's (4), PhD (2).

Jordan funding by the numbers

Scholarships listed
6
Cover full tuition
3
Distinct funders
5

Every scholarship we list for Jordan

Government awards (1)

Funded by a national government or its agencies. These carry the largest budgets and the earliest deadlines, and some require you to return home for a set period after graduating.

Jordan·Government

Jordan Government Cultural Agreement Scholarships

Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Jordan)

Funded seats at Jordanian public universities; coverage varies by agreement

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual; processed per bilateral agreement via Study in Jordan

University awards (4)

Administered by the institution itself and usually assessed alongside your admission application, so you apply to the programme first.

Jordan·University

GJU DAAD Integrated Water Resources Management Scholarship

German Jordanian University

Full Tuition

Master's
Open·Next: Around 30 September (DAAD; varies by year)
Jordan·University

GJU DAAD Sustainable Water Management Scholarship

German Jordanian University

Full Tuition

Master's
Open·Next: Around 14 November (DAAD; varies by year)
Jordan·University

PSUT Study Abroad Scholarship

Princess Sumaya University for Technology

Pay in-state tuition at US partner universities (effective 33-45% discount)

Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Rolling, tied to placement cycles; JOD 1000 deposit on application
Jordan·University

University of Jordan International Students Scholarships

University of Jordan

Range of undergrad and postgrad awards; values vary by program

Bachelor'sMaster'sPhD
Open·Next: Annual, aligned with UJ admission cycles

Private awards (1)

Funded by a foundation, company or non-profit. Eligibility is often narrower — a nationality, a field, or a background — which makes competition lighter if you fit.

Jordan·Private

Abdulla Al Ghurair STEM Scholars Program

Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education

Full Ride

Bachelor'sMaster's
Open·Next: Annual cycles; applications open periodically via the foundation

Who can apply

What this list does not tell you

  • 6 of the 6 awards below have no single published closing date — most run on an annual cycle whose exact date the funder confirms each year. Always check the provider's own page before you plan around a deadline.
  • Nationality eligibility is recorded for 0 of 6 awards. Where we show no restriction it means we could not verify one, not that none exists.
  • Funding in Jordan changes with government budgets and university intake targets. Programmes get suspended between cycles, and a fully funded award one year can become partial the next.

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Frequently asked questions

How many scholarships are available in Jordan for international students?

Global Admissions lists 6 scholarships open to international students studying in Jordan. 3 of them cover tuition in full, and 0 pay a living stipend on top.

Are there fully funded scholarships in Jordan?

Yes. 3 of the 6 awards listed for Jordan are recorded as covering full tuition or as a full ride including living costs. Fully funded awards are the most competitive category, and most require you to hold or be applying for admission to a specific university before you apply for the money.

Which government scholarships fund study in Jordan?

1 government-funded award appears on this page, including Jordan Government Cultural Agreement Scholarships. Government programmes usually carry the largest budgets and the earliest deadlines, and several attach a condition to return home for a set period after graduating.

Do universities in Jordan offer their own scholarships?

Yes — 4 of the 6 awards listed for Jordan are funded by the institution rather than by a government or foundation. University awards are typically smaller than national programmes but far less competitive, they are often assessed automatically from your admission application, and many can be combined with an external scholarship.

Do I need a university offer before applying for a scholarship in Jordan?

It depends on the award. University-administered scholarships in Jordan are usually assessed alongside or after your admission application, so you apply to the programme first. Government and foundation programmes vary: some require proof of admission at the point of application, others issue a conditional award you then take to a university. Each award page on Global Admissions records which applies.

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Award details are compiled from each funder's own published material and refreshed weekly; tuition figures come from the Global Admissions programme catalogue as of 2026-09-04. Always confirm deadlines and eligibility on the funder's site before applying.