Evaluating the Alignment of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program (CTHMSP) with Vision 2030 Goals for Human Capital Development in Saudi Arabia
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2025-05-09
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The University of Baltimore. College of Public Affairs.
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The University of Baltimore. Doctor of Public Administration.
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Copyright © 2025 Ryma Nasr.
This dissertation contains publicly available data, figures, and content reproduced under public domain status or Creative Commons licenses (CC BY 4.0). All other content is the original work of the author.
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program CTHMSP Vision 2030 Saudi Arabia Human capital development Gender inclusion Women's empowerment Saudi labor market Workforce participation Higher education policy Saudi scholarship programs STEM education in Saudi Arabia Public sector reform Economic diversification Program evaluation Educational outcomes Government scholarship programs Employment transition Youth development Education and social mobility Islamic work ethic National development goals Female employment in Saudi Arabia Strategic planning in education Global competitiveness
Educational reform Policy implementation Public administration in Saudi Arabia Sustainable development goals (SDGs) Saudi Vision initiatives Postgraduate education Scholarship impact assessment Graduate employment outcomes Talent development Educational equity Strategic education programs Middle East education systems Women's participation in STEM Government-to-labor market alignment Social transformation through education
Educational reform Policy implementation Public administration in Saudi Arabia Sustainable development goals (SDGs) Saudi Vision initiatives Postgraduate education Scholarship impact assessment Graduate employment outcomes Talent development Educational equity Strategic education programs Middle East education systems Women's participation in STEM Government-to-labor market alignment Social transformation through education
Abstract
This dissertation explores the alignment of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program (CTHMSP) with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals, focusing on human capital development, program sustainability, and social impact. The research examines how CTHMSP fosters skills in high-demand sectors like STEM, tourism, and renewable energy, while addressing challenges such as skill mismatches, gender equity, and labor market integration. Employing human capital development theory and a comprehensive conceptual framework, the study utilizes qualitative methodologies, including document analysis, to analyze CTHMSP’s contributions to workforce development, financial sustainability, and gender inclusion. Key findings reveal that while CTHMSP has made significant strides in diversifying Saudi Arabia’s economy and empowering women, it faces challenges such as funding volatility, limited rural outreach, and gaps in industry-academic collaboration. The research offers actionable recommendations for enhancing program adaptability, strengthening public-private partnerships, and aligning educational outcomes with labor market demands. This study provides critical insights into the role of large-scale education initiatives in fostering economic resilience, gender equity, and sustainable development, contributing to global discourse on education policy and workforce transformation.