1. Oman’s Own Scholarship Programs
Internal & External Scholarships via MoHERI
Oman’s Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MoHERI) offers both internal and external scholarships through its Directorate-General of Scholarships. The internal scholarships are for study within Oman, while external ones support study abroad in fields aligned with national workforce needs.
Sponsorship by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)
PDO sponsors about 170 fully funded scholarships for exceptional high school diploma holders (excluding human and veterinary medicine). These are aimed at Bachelor's degrees aligned with market demand.
Al-Jisr (Bridge) Foundation Scholarships
This private initiative funds scholarships specifically in medical fields, supporting students through conditions set by the Central Admission Centre.
Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) Postgraduate Scholarships
SQU offers fully funded scholarships for Master’s and PhD students—covering tuition, providing a monthly stipend (approx. 250 OMR for Master’s, 350 OMR for PhDs), and annual return tickets for international students.
2. Scholarships for International Students (Including Those from Pakistan)
Omani-Pakistani HEC Undergraduate Scholarship 2025–26
In collaboration with Oman, Pakistan’s Higher Education Commission (HEC) is offering a fully funded undergraduate scholarship in Oman for Pakistani nationals.
Key benefits:
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Full tuition waiver
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Monthly stipend: 200 OMR without housing or 140 OMR with housing
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One round-trip flight per year
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Eligible fields: Engineering, IT, Humanities, and Sciences (excluding Medicine)
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Deadline: September 23, 2025 (today is August 14, 2025, giving just over a month to apply)
Other International Opportunities
While Oman’s domestic scholarship offerings are limited to certain categories, international students can explore programs listed on platforms like ScholarshipSets, ScholarshipBob, etc. These include global fully funded opportunities—such as the Chevening Scholarship (UK), Rotary Yoneyama (Japan), and others—for students from Oman.
3. Blog Post Structure Suggestion
Here's how you can structure your blog article:
Introduction
Begin with a snapshot of Oman’s support for higher talent through scholarships and international collaborations.
Section A: Oman’s Domestic Scholarships
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MoHERI’s Internal & External Scholarships — What they cover and who they target
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PDO Scholarships — For high-achieving diploma holders
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Al-Jisr Foundation Scholarships — For medical students
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Sultan Qaboos University Scholarships — For postgraduate degrees, including stipends and travel benefits
Section B: Scholarships for International Students
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HEC-Oman Undergraduate Scholarships (Pakistan-specific) — Details, benefits, and deadline
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Global Fully Funded Programs — Examples and where to find them via resources like ScholarshipSets and ScholarshipBob
Section C: How to Apply & Tips
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Recommended steps: monitoring MoHERI and university portals, preparing documents (transcripts, SOPs, recommendations), meeting language requirements.
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Emphasize understanding eligibility criteria unique to each program.
Conclusion
Reiterate the potential of these scholarships in advancing academic goals, strengthening Oman’s role in global education, and inviting readers to act before deadlines (like the September 23 deadline for HEC-Oman).