Ministry of Education Opens Applications for Scholarships and Study Leaves for Employees to Complete Bachelor's Degrees

- November 7 is the final deadline for applications via the "Taa" platform... and modifying or canceling applications is available until two days before registration closes.

- Five study plans within Kuwait and abroad covering 11 majors... with an exemption for persons with disabilities from the service duration and major requirements.

The Ministry of Education announced the opening of applications for fully funded study missions and unpaid study leaves for its eligible employees, to complete undergraduate studies for the 2026/2027 academic year, according to five approved plans covering various majors within Kuwait and abroad.

The Ministry clarified that the Undersecretary of the Ministry issued a general circular regarding dispatch for study missions and leaves for the 2026/2027 fiscal year, calling on employees wishing to apply to register their applications electronically via the "Taa" platform on the Ministry’s website within two weeks of the circular’s issuance, with Saturday, November 7, 2026, being the final deadline for applications.

It was noted that applicants can modify or cancel their application drafts and reapply during the registration period, while the ability to modify and cancel ceases two days before the deadline, emphasizing the necessity of reviewing data and ensuring all requirements are met before the final deadline.

The Ministry confirmed that the five dispatch plans include fully funded study missions and unpaid study leaves within Kuwait and abroad, in accordance with general conditions and provisions of the Study Missions and Leaves Regulations, as well as the specific controls of each plan and admission requirements of the educational institutions.

Study Missions for Persons with Disabilities

The Ministry clarified that the plan designated for persons with disabilities allows them to apply for study missions to complete a bachelor’s degree, exempting them from the service duration and major requirements, provided they adhere to the provisions of the regulations and submit a recent certificate issued by the Public Authority for Persons with Disabilities.

Kuwait University

Regarding study leaves at Kuwait University, the Ministry required applicants to hold a high school diploma or its equivalent, issued no more than two years prior.

It specified eight available majors: Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Biology, English Language, Arabic Language, Philosophy, and Artificial Intelligence, confirming that applications will be canceled if the desired major is unavailable or if admission and registration conditions at the university are not met.

Basic Education

The Ministry pointed out that the study leave plan at the College of Basic Education, affiliated with the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training, covers four majors: Mathematics, English Language, Arabic Language, and Music Education.

It explained that the minimum required score in the high school diploma for males is 70 percent for recent certificates and 80 percent for older certificates, compared to 75 percent for recent certificates and 80 percent for older certificates for females.

It confirmed that minimum admission thresholds and higher ratios are linked to the seats approved by the college and circulars issued by the Dean of Admissions and Registration, with applications canceled if the major is unavailable or admission requirements are not met.

Fully Funded Missions

The Ministry announced the availability of 11 majors under the fully funded study missions plan to complete a bachelor’s degree at private universities within Kuwait or universities abroad.

The majors include Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Biology, English Language, Arabic Language, Philosophy, Music Education, Accounting, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer Information Systems.

It clarified that admission is subject to general conditions and provisions of the Study Missions and Leaves Regulations, alongside the educational institution’s conditions, with applications canceled if the major is unavailable or admission and registration requirements are not met.

Unpaid Leave

The Ministry has also introduced a plan for unpaid academic leave to allow employees to complete their bachelor’s degrees either abroad or at private universities within Kuwait, covering the same 11 approved specializations as those eligible for funded scholarships.

The Ministry emphasized the necessity of adhering to the regulations and general conditions, and fulfilling the admission and registration requirements with the relevant educational institutions. Applications that do not meet the specified criteria will be canceled.

Support and Inquiries

The Ministry of Education reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating the application process and providing necessary support to employees. It urged anyone seeking inquiries or assistance with technical issues during registration to visit the General Administration of Development and Development in person during the registration period, located in Jabriya, Plot 2, Street 105, opposite Fahad Al-Duwairi Secondary School.