College of Shari'ah

The attached document is an official legal and regulatory document titled “Scholarship and Training Regulations for University Staff”. This regulation was issued based on the Higher Education Council's decision No. (1417/4/6 AH). Based on the powers granted to the Council under the Higher Education and Universities Council Law to issue regulations governing the affairs of Saudi staff and contractors.

The purpose of the document

This regulation primarily aims to establish the legal and regulatory framework for scholarship and training operations within Saudi universities.. Scholarships aim to academically qualify employees to obtain higher academic degrees, while training focuses on developing academic, administrative, and technical skills to serve the university's interests and enhance its performance efficiency..

Target audience

The regulation directly targets the following categories:

• Assistant faculty members: This includes teaching assistants and lecturers who wish to pursue postgraduate studies (Master's and PhD).
• Managers and technicians: Non-faculty staff seeking to advance their skills or obtain academic degrees.
• Current scholarship recipients those whose financial and academic affairs, as well as procedures for extending or terminating their missions, are regulated by the regulations.

The most important axes covered by the document

The document consists of (41) legal articles covering several vital aspects, including:

1. Organizing Committees Establish a “Scholarship and Training Committee” at the university, and define its responsibilities in proposing policies and annual plans and following up on the status of scholarship students.
2. Terms and Conditions of Scholarship Defining admission criteria such as Saudi nationality, age (30 years for teaching assistants and 35 for lecturers), and obtaining academic admission.
3. Terms and Extensions Clarification of time limits for each academic degree (two years for master's, three for doctorate) and exceptional extension regulations.
4. Financial dues and benefits Salary details, allowances (such as book, reference, and thesis printing allowances), and travel tickets for the scholarship student and their family.
5. Scientific trips and attending conferences: Regulation of travel controls for research purposes or participation in scientific seminars.
6. End of Mission and Cessation of Allowances: Situations in which the university has the right to terminate the scholarship, such as academic failure or violation of regulations.

In conclusion, this regulation represents the first legislative reference that guarantees the rights of the scholarship student and clarifies their obligations toward the educational institution, while granting university councils executive and interpretive powers to ensure flexibility in application..