Guide to Scholarship Funding at MADAC

Scholarship Strategy at MADAC Schools:

The scholarship strategy at MADAC Schools aims to support students in achieving academic excellence and providing high-quality education. The schools strive to ensure that students are not impacted by financial challenges. The scholarship strategy is divided into three main categories:

1. Annual scholarships for academically outstanding students.
2. Educational support for children from low-income families.
3. Financial assistance for students whose parents face sudden financial difficulties.

General Requirements:

1. Applicants must be Saudi nationals or legal residents in Saudi Arabia.
2. Applicants must demonstrate good conduct.
3. Applicants must be enrolled in an international school in Saudi Arabia or abroad or meet the required competencies in entrance exams.
4. Achieve excellent grades over the last three academic years, according to the admission criteria.
5. Provide certified copies of academic records and grades for the past three years.
6. Achieve at least 95% in core subjects for the last three years:
7. Arabic Language
8. Mathematics
9. English Language
10. Sciences

Grade Requirements:

• achieve a Score of 6/7 in all subjects on the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) scale.
• Achieve 38 points or more in the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).
• Achieve 98% or above on the traditional grading scale for students not enrolled in IB/national schools.

Scholarship Categories:

Category 1: Scholarships for Academic Excellence

These scholarships are awarded to academically distinguished students to encourage them to maintain outstanding performance throughout their educational journey.

1. Eligibility:
2. Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievements, such as high grades and excellent performance in scholarship exams.

• Scholarship Features:
• Duration: Scholarships are awarded for one semester or an entire academic year, depending on the student’s continued academic excellence.
• Coverage: Scholarships may cover 100% or a portion of tuition fees, depending on the scholarship tier and available funding.
• Coverage:
• Scholarships cover tuition fees only.

Application Process:

• Meeting admission and registration requirements and fulfilling conditions.
• Passing scholarship exams with the required score.
• Passing a personal interview with the boys’ or girls’ school principal and the general director.
• Presenting candidates to the executive committee for final approval.

Category 2: Educational Support for Children from Low-Income Families

1. Eligibility:

Support is granted based on an assessment of the family’s financial situation, including income and household size, supported by income verification.

• Coverage:
• Includes tuition fees, transportation, books, uniforms, and educational activities.
• Covers additional costs such as international exams for Grade 12.
• Duration:

Support covers the entire academic journey until graduation, with an annual reassessment of the family’s financial status.

Category 3: Financial Assistance for Students Facing Sudden Financial Difficulties

1. Eligibility:
2. Students whose families were previously able to cover tuition fees but now face unexpected financial hardships (e.g., job loss, financial crisis).
3. Coverage:
4. Covers full or partial tuition fees, with additional costs such as transportation and books, as needed and approved by the committee.
5. Duration:
6. Support is periodically reassessed based on the improvement of the family’s financial situation, with priority given to ensuring the student completes the academic year.

Selection Committee:

1. Board of Trustees member.
2. General Director.
3. Financial Manager.
4. Boys/Girls Section Principal.
5. Student Counselor.

Exclusive Nature of the Scholarship:

Students must not be beneficiaries of any other scholarship programs or discounts.

Entrance Exams for Academic Scholarships:

Students must pass entrance exams with a score of at least 90% in the following subjects:

• Arabic Language
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Sciences

Additional Requirements for IBDP Scholarships:

1. Students must have an equivalent level of international education.
2. Subject choices must align with the IB Diploma Programme offered at MADAC.

Benefits of the Strategy:

1. Inclusivity and Fairness: Meets the needs of academically outstanding students, low-income families, and those facing financial crises.
2. Comprehensive Educational Support: Covers tuition fees and related expenses to ensure student success.
3. Long-Term Commitment: Ensures support throughout the student’s academic journey until graduation.
4. Continuity: Ensures students continue their studies at MADAC without financial obstacles (applicable to Categories 2 and 3).

Application Process / All Categories:

Required Documents:

1. Certified copies of academic records for the past three years.
2. Copy of national ID or residency permit.
3. Medical report proving physical fitness.
4. Documents verifying the financial status of the parent/guardian category 2 and 3.

How to Apply:

1. Complete the admission and registration requirements.
2. Fill out the application form through MADAC’s platform within the specified timeframe.
3. Pass the entrance exams.
4. Complete a personal interview.
5. Fulfill all announced conditions.