RIYADH: SABB has launched its annual campaign attracting young graduates interested in acquiring MBA degree from Britain.
The scholarship program covers both Saudi males and females. SABB provides the selected candidates tuition fee, accommodation and airline tickets, in addition to an allowance for daily expenses.
The idea behind the "MBA Scholarship Scheme," as the program is called, is to fill the local job market with qualified and skilled Saudi male and female candidates. The program comes under the umbrella of "SABB in the Community Programs."
This program highlights the bank's commitment to national and social responsibilities and comes in conformity with the directives that call for the participation of local companies and establishments to support Saudi cader who are able to participate efficiently in different development aspects witnessed in the Kingdom, where the human factor is a necessity for the success of any development plans.
SABB is the first bank to introduce this pioneering educational program in Saudi Arabia. It was launched in 1997. Each year the bank sends a group of candidates to accredited universities in the UK, without any obligation on the student's part to work for SABB after completion of the course.
© Arab News 2008
