AlMabarrah AlKhalifia Foundation (MKF) has announced the opening of registration for its Rayaat Scholarship Programme for the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications will be accepted over a ten-day period from March 29 to April 7, 2026.
Established in 2011, MKF is a non-profit organisation registered and licensed by the Ministry of Social Development in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It strives to create a positive social impact in education and empower local talent to reach their full potential through learning opportunities that equip them with knowledge, skills, and practical experience
This year’s programme is offering undergraduate scholarships in partnership with University of Bahrain and Bahrain Polytechnic, in addition to scholarships under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. These scholarships are available at British University of Bahrain, Ahlia University, Bangor University, and the University of London at the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), University of Technology Bahrain (UTB), Euro University of Bahrain, and American University of Bahrain.
The initiative reflects the Foundation’s steadfast commitment to advancing higher education in Bahrain and empowering national talent to pursue academic excellence at leading institutions.
The program also includes HH Shaikha Moza Bint Hamad Al Khalifa Fund, under which the Foundation will provide medical scholarships opportunity to RCSI – Bahrain.
Speaking on the occasion, Shaikha Zain bint Khalid Al Khalifa, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of MKF, expressing her pride in the continued growth and impact of Rayaat.
She noted that the rising interest among Bahraini youth in pursuing university education reflects a deepening awareness of the transformative power of knowledge in shaping both individual aspirations and national progress.
She emphasized that the program’s graduates have demonstrated distinction across a wide range of professional fields, with many assuming roles within prominent public and private sector institutions.
Their success, she affirmed, stands as a testament to the program’s rigor and its sustained contribution to cultivating capable, forward-looking leaders for the Kingdom.
Shaikha Zain said she aims to expand the Foundation’s partnerships in order to increase the number of beneficiaries and deepen investment in the education sector.
She reaffirmed the Foundation’s dedication to providing students with access to academic as well as developmental opportunities that strengthen their character, broaden their perspective, and enhance their readiness to contribute meaningfully to society.
Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded 491 scholarships and will welcome its 16th cohort of scholars this year.
In addition to facilitating enrollment at accredited universities within Bahrain, the program offers a range of complementary benefits, including financial incentives and diverse training opportunities across both public and private sector institutions.
Scholars also gain access to workshops designed to cultivate essential life skills, reinforce self-confidence, and support their transition into academic and professional environments, she explained.
The initiative aligns with the Foundation’s broader vision of nurturing a generation that is grounded in knowledge, guided by responsibility, and equipped to effectively address challenges, thereby contributing towards a brighter future, she added.-TradeArabia News Service
