According to QS World University Rankings, today, India is only second to China in terms of international student enrolment in schools across the globe. This is largely because of India’s population of 1.26 billion, of which more than 50 percent are below the age of 25. Each year, there are thousands of Indian students who leave their home countries to fulfil their dreams of studying overseas. With the young generation being the torchbearer of change, studying at international locations will not just open doors to different cultures but will also help you in learning new languages, appreciating other people, overcoming the challenges of living in countries while allowing them to gain a greater understanding of the world. Although USA, UK, Canada have always been the favourites for students willing to study abroad, Middle Eastern countries are slowly making their way into the league.

There is a famous saying, ‘What is above knows what is below, but what is below does not know what is above. One climbs, one sees!’ When it comes to Middle East, despite its history and rich culture, the Middle Eastern countries are often overlooked as a study abroad destination. While most students have a preconceived notion about choosing these destinations for higher education, students who are curious to embark on an adventure, enrich their cultural knowledge and gain new perspectives while receiving a world-class education should head to Middle East.

With the young generation being the torchbearer of change, studying at international locations will not just open doors to different cultures but will also help you in learning new languages, appreciating other people while overcoming their shortcomings

Listed below are some of the top scholarships that will benefit the students looking to study in Middle Eastern countries. Some of these include:

• King Abdulaziz University (KAU) Scholarships
• Effat University Scholarships
• Dar Al-Hekma University Scholarships
• Alfaisal University Scholarships
• Turkish Government Scholarships for International Students
• LSE Middle East Centre Emirates Masters Scholarship
• MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB
• INSEAD UAE Campus MBA Scholarships
• Graduate Research Scholarships for International PhD Students in UAE
• Research Grant Scholarship For Doctorate Students in UAE
• Israeli Government Scholarships for Foreign Students

Middle East as a study abroad destination may not immediately come to one’s mind. While the numerous scholarship options are of great help to the international students what sets the place apart from other countries is its warm, sunny climates, over thousands of years worth of history and some of the world's most magnificent places of attractions that are sure to promise personal enrichment and a life-changing experience.