2025-Scholarship Announcement for The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

UNESCO/Kingdoms Institute – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

AlUla Fellowships Programme 2025

Call for Applications – Now Open

The Ministry of Education of the Republic of Liberia is pleased to announce the launch of the second edition of the UNESCO/Kingdoms Institute AlUla Fellowships Programme 2025, hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This highly competitive international fellowship offers outstanding opportunities for experienced professionals and researchers in the fields of heritage conservation, management, and research.

It aims to enhance global scientific knowledge in cultural heritage, strengthen World Heritage site management, and improve emergency preparedness and response within the heritage sector.

Fellowship Details

Programme Duration: 24 months

Number of Fellowships: 10 global fellows

Fellowship Host: Kingdoms Institute, AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Programme Objectives:

Advance heritage research and conservation practices

Strengthen World Heritage site management capacities

Improve emergency response mechanisms for cultural heritage

 Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the programme, applicants must:

Be a citizen of one of the invited UNESCO Member States or Associate Members

Be between 25 and 40 years of age at the time of application

Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in one of the following fields or closely related areas:

Culture, Heritage Management, Architecture, Urban Planning/Development

Archaeology, Conservation, Museum Management

Cultural Policies, Anthropology, Art History, Arts Management

Creative Industries, International Relations, Social and Human Sciences

Possesses excellent command of English (oral and written)

 Required Application Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents in English:

1. Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)

2. Certified copies of academic degrees or diplomas

3. Completed Application Form (available for pick-up at the Ministry of Education, Liberia)

4. Motivation Letter (maximum 1 page)

5. Completed Proposal Form (maximum 3 pages, available at the Ministry of Education), containing:

Title of the proposal

Fellowship profile selected

Brief personal profile of the applicant (max 1 page)

Explanation of the innovation and added value of the proposal to AlUla and UNESCO (½ page)

Date and signature of the applicant

6. A 2-minute self-introduction video (MP4 format, under 50MB), clearly addressing the following:

What motivates you to apply for the Fellowship, and why are you a strong candidate?

What unique skills or added value would you bring to the programme?

7. Copy of a valid passport, with an expiration date no earlier than July 31, 2026

Submission Instructions

All completed applications and required documents must be submitted electronically via email to:

alulafellowship@unesco.org

Application Deadline: September 22, 2025 (11:59 PM GMT)

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

This announcement is issued by the Ministry of Education, in collaboration with UNESCO and the Kingdom Institute, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in alignment with Liberia’s commitment to strengthening global partnerships in cultural preservation and education.

For Additional Information

Facebook: Ministry of Education – Liberia

Website: www.moeliberia.com

MoE Hotline: 1416