20 December 2025 · Office of Development & Scholarships
Sovereign Wealth and Corporate Sponsorships Expand for ALU Dual-Award Postgraduate Candidates
Arab Leadership University has announced the expansion of its Corporate & Sovereign Scholarship Alliance, securing significant funding from regional investment authorities and private endowments to sponsor examination and administrative fees for dual-degree candidates.
The initiative provides merit-based and need-based fee waivers for students admitted into ALU's Dual Master's and Dual Executive MBA programs across AUB, AUC, KFUPM, and HBKU. Priority is given to applicants from underrepresented Arab nations and public service employees engaged in national digital transformation projects.
"Our corporate partners recognize that ALU's dual-award programs represent the highest concentration of high-potential executive talent in the region," commented the Director of Development. "These sponsorships ensure that financial constraints never prevent a talented Arab leader from completing their double degree."
Sponsored students will also receive access to exclusive executive mentoring networks and fast-track recruitment opportunities with partner organizations upon graduation.
