Mawhiba Program for ِElite Universities (Tamayuz)

Excellence Program

The Mawhiba Program for Admission to Prestigious Universities "Excellence" 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 the second year of high school until the student obtains admission to the university.

Advantages

In this program, the student gets many advantages, the most important of which are:

Intensive SAT training workshop to help students achieve the required score from prestigious universities
Advanced workshop on leadership training and application procedures for prestigious universities
Four individual counseling sessions during which a comprehensive plan is designed to develop the academic aspects and personal history of each student.
Assisting the student in applying to three prestigious universities (writing the essay, CV, filling out forms and obtaining recommendations)

Conditions for joining the Mawhiba Program to join prestigious universities - Excellence

Note : Registration for the program is available from August to October of each year, and is implemented starting in November for a full year.

Target group

Second year secondary school students.

Program registration requirements

1. The student must be a science track student.

2. The student must have obtained a minimum of 90% in the school average for the third intermediate and first secondary grades.

3. The student must have obtained a score of no less than 90% in the scientific subjects, computer science and English language, as an additional condition for comparison when seats are limited. 

4. The student must obtain a score of no less than 1000 on the SAT test or one of the following alternative tests:

TOEFL iBT	IELTs Academic
80	6.5

*Please note that priority in admission is given to those who have an acceptable score on the SAT test.

5. The student must pass the personal interview. 

6. The student must rea  the terms and policies and adhere to all program requirements .

7. The student must pay the financial contribution after being notified of acceptance into the program, in order for his/her final registration into the program to be approved .Payment Policies

To know the details and dates of the SAT test, click here.

Open registration August 25, 2024

Close registration October 28, 2024

Category	the definition	Parent contribution	Additional insurance amount
Talented Students (Category A)	Saudi students from the National Program for Giftedness Identification who have obtained a score of 1410 or higher on the Mawhiba Scale for Multiple Mental Abilities for the year 2022-2023.	3500 riyals Excluding VAT	1000 riyals, excluding VAT
Talented Students (Category B)	Saudi students who won “medals/certificates of appreciation” in the international Olympiads supervised by Mawhiba in the various fields of mathematics and science. Saudi students win awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).	3500 riyals Excluding VAT
Talented Students (Category C)	Saudi students from the National Program for Giftedness Identification, who obtained a score between (1409-1330) on the Mawhiba Scale for Multiple Mental Abilities for the year 2022 AD 2023 AD.	5500 riyals Excluding VAT
Saudi students from outside Mawhiba	Saudi students who are not included in the categories of Mawhiba A, B, and C.	7500 riyals Excluding VAT
Non-Saudi students	Students of other nationalities	12500 riyals Excluding VAT
Exemption students	Students who meet one of the following conditions : To be from a family registered with social security. To be a son of martyrs. Their status must be proven by a legal document (insolvency document)	150 riyals Excluding VAT

Notice

The financial contribution to the program does not cover the registration fees for tests and university applications.
Any additional amounts related to attending training workshops in Riyadh, such as travel and accommodation costs, are the responsibility of the student.
Children of female citizens are treated as Saudi students in terms of financial contribution.

** The additional insurance amount is refundable after completing the program.

For inquiries, please contact us via the following email: tamayuz@mawhiba.org.sa

Achievements

Training Workshop Schedule

Note:

The training workshop schedule below is for 2023 students, and the training workshop schedule for 2024 students will be announced soon.

Training workshop	Category	from	to	the time	the site
First training workshop	Students' workshop	November 17, 2023	November 23, 2023	All training days: 9am to 4pm	Riyadh city The location will be sent later to the accepted students via email.
First training workshop	Student Workshop	November 18, 2023	November 24, 2023	All training days: 9am to 4pm Except for the last training day from 1 to 5 pm (Friday)
Second training workshop	Students' workshop	August 9, 2024	August 15, 2024	All training days: 9am to 4pm
Second training workshop	Student Workshop	August 10, 2024	August 16, 2024	All training days: 9am to 4pm Except for the last training day from 1 to 5 pm (Friday)

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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. To learn more about the test, you can visit the following link: here

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: 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: here

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.

Are there any Mawhiba supervisors at the location where the workshop is being held?

Talent Supervisors are limited to designated training times: 9am to 4pm only.

Who will provide accommodation and lodging in Riyadh during the training workshops?

The amounts related to attending training workshops in Riyadh, including travel and accommodation costs, are the responsibility of the student.

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