Registration opens for 17th edition of National Program for Gifted Identification

Registration has officially opened for the 17th edition of the National Program for Gifted Identification, according to an announcement by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity, also known as Mawhiba. The program is conducted in strategic partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Education and the Education and Training Evaluation Commission, specifically through the National Center for Assessment.

The initiative is designed to identify students with latent academic potential and creative abilities. Eligible participants include students ranging from the third grade of elementary school through the first year of secondary school. The program utilizes the Mawhiba Multiple Cognitive Aptitude Test (MMCAT) to evaluate a student's proficiency in core areas such as linguistic skills, mathematical aptitude, logical reasoning, and spatial or creative pattern recognition.

This assessment process is open to students across public, private, and international schools within the Kingdom, as well as Saudi students studying abroad. The program serves as a critical pipeline for identifying young talent to receive specialized support and development opportunities. Interested families and students have until December 28, 2026, to complete the registration process for this year's cycle.