Nechirvan Barzani Scholarships

Provisions of the Award

Tuition support

Paid directly to the institution for the full duration of the programme.

Monthly stipend

A recurring living allowance paid throughout the academic year.

Academic material allowance

An equipment and study material grant for each scholar.

Travel & living stipend (case-based)

Travel and visa support for scholars studying abroad.

Programme Overview

About

A National Investment in Talent

The NBS Scholarship identifies and invests in exceptional young people whose talent, character and commitment to service can shape the future of the Kurdistan Region — deliberately selective, prizing quality over quantity, treating every award as a public trust.

Scholarship

Tuition, Allowance and Mobility

Tuition is paid directly to the institution for the full duration of the programme, alongside a recurring living allowance, an equipment grant, and travel and visa support.

Twelve Paths to the Award

Every applicant competes within a category matched to their strength and circumstance, each with its own eligibility on top of the base criteria.

Process

Four Steps, One Clear Path

The process is conducted entirely online, from the submission of documents to the announcement of the final cohort.

Stories

Lives Changed by the Award

Students from across the Region have completed their studies with the full support of the scholarship, and returned to serve their communities.

Presidency

Recipients Received at the Presidency

Each cohort is welcomed in person, marking the commitment of the Region to its most capable students.

Applications Are Open

Begin Your Application

Create an account, complete your application in your own time, and submit it before the closing date of the cycle.

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