Brief description:
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Is one of the leading universities in the world offering competative opportunities to the student sround the world to excel in their desired areas of interest. KAUST is now Accepting Applications for Spring 2017 and Fall 2017.
Host Institution(s):
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
Level/Field(s) of study:
All Masters and PhD programmes offered at the University.
Target group:
Students from all over the globe are eligible to apply.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
All admitted students receive the benefits of the KAUST Fellowship which supports students for the duration of their graduate studies. The benefits of the KAUST Fellowship include:
- Full tuition support
- Monthly living allowance (ranging between $20,000-30,000 annual, depending on qualifications and progression through degree programs)
- Housing*
- Medical and dental coverage*
- Relocation support
Application Requirements:
There are six components to the KAUST Fellowship application, including:
- Statement of purpose
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- University provided official copy of Transcripts / Mark sheets/ Graduation Certificate/ Academic Record from every institution previously attended.
- A scan of the transcript provided by the university in the native language must be uploaded into the online application form along with the certified English translation. Your transcript must include the university grading scale for all documents submitted. If offered admission, an official final transcript must be sent to the Office of Admissions prior to arrival (during the onboarding process) in a sealed envelope.
- Three letters of recommendation
- A score of 79 on the TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS is required (A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant received a degree from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.)
- Official GRE scores (GRE submission is strongly encouraged and will enhance your application, but it is not a compulsory requirement for consideration.)
Application Deadline:
Spring 2017 deadline - October 7, 2016.
Fall 2017 deadline - January 6, 2017.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: https://www.kaust.edu.sa/en/study/applying-to-kaust
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