Ibn Battuta Scholarships to Study Arabic in Morocco 2027

The Ibn Battuta Scholarships to Study Arabic offer a funded opportunity for students to study Arabic as a foreign language at the Qalam wa Lawh Center for Arabic Studies in Rabat, Morocco. The program supports outstanding students to develop language skills through semester-based or short-term sessions during the winter and summer. Scholarships are awarded as full scholarships (tuition and housing) or partial scholarships (tuition only), with additional scholarships typically available each session.

Tuition coverage; housing during the program; access to scholarships in each academic session

Applicants must be 22-35 years old, have a clear interest in studying Arabic, have completed at least 4 university semesters in Modern Standard Arabic (or equivalent), and provide a 600-1,000 word personal essay, three recommendation letters (one from an Arabic language professor), official transcripts, and proof of at least 240 hours of Arabic study if not currently enrolled in a university.

Prepare and submit a scholarship application form, passport copy, personal essay, three recommendation letters, and transcripts documenting Arabic study; deadlines vary by session