As previous year, King Abudullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) now offers scholarships in science and technology for international students.
KAUST DISCOVERY SCHOLARSHIPS
The KAUST Discovery Scholarship is the general scholarship program of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST).
This program is designed to ensure that any highly talented student who
is qualified and eligible to enroll in KAUST will receive full
financial support while at the University. Those who receive a
Discovery Scholarship will receive full tuition support, a living stipend, and summer and career enrichment programs.
KAUST will offer Discovery Scholarships to all KAUST students – an
exceptional level of support intended to attract gifted and talented
students from Saudi Arabia and from other countries around the world.
KAUST will offer a pre-enrollment version of this general
scholarship program to students attending first-university or
bachelor`s degree
programs. KAUST will provide financial support to pre-enrollment
Discovery Scholarship recipients at their home institutions prior to
the University`s opening. Upon graduation, these students will enter
KAUST as master`s degree students in September 2009 and 2010 to
complete their graduate studies on a fully funded scholarship.
Recipients of the KAUST Discovery Scholarship represent future leaders in science, engineering and technology.
Students may apply for a KAUST Discovery Scholarship directly, or they may be nominated by a professor at their institution.
ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION
Note: Students studying at universities in Europe should contact scholarsh...@kaust.edu.sa to receive information on special eligibility considerations for Europe.
To apply for the KAUST Discovery Scholarship, you must met the following eligibility requirements:
Be currently enrolled in a bachelor`s/first university degree program in a KAUST-relevant field of studyCurrent field of study must be in a KAUST-relevant area, such as Engineering, Mathematics, or the Physical, Chemical and Biological SciencesMinimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in other international grading systemsAbility to enroll at KAUST in 2009, 2010, or 2011Must submit a minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the IBT (Internet Based
Test) or 6.0 on the IELTS (International English Language Testing
System) upon award offer. A TOEFL
or IELTS score is not required if the applicant is a native speaker of
English or attended a university in the United States, Canada, United
Kingdom, Ireland, Australia or New ZealandOfficial bachelor’s university transcript (must be in English to be
accepted). A scan of the official transcript must be uploaded into the
online application form and a hard copy, in a university sealed
envelope, must be mailed to:
Institute of International Education
Attn: KAUST Transcripts
1800 West Loop South, Suite 250
Houston, Texas 77027Demonstrate academic and research interest and/or leadership potentialAbility to travel outside home country to attend KAUST development activities
Selection Criteria
KAUST has developed a fair, consistent and transparent selection
process for the KAUST Discovery Scholarship. Applicants will be
evaluated by the following criteria:
Academic achievementFirst university or bachelor’s field of studyCommitment to KAUST goalsStatement of PurposeDemonstrated leadership abilitiesInvolvement in related extracurricular activitiesCommitment to matriculate at KAUST upon graduationInterview with KAUST representatives or faculty (for finalists only)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RECEIVING THE KAUST DISCOVERY SCHOLARSHIP
If you are selected to receive a KAUST Discovery Scholarship, KAUST will determine your scholarship-award package. You will be required to sign a Terms and Conditions document.
Click here for a sample Terms and Conditions document for your review.
SCHOLARSHIP BENEFITS
If you are awarded the KAUST Discovery Scholarship, KAUST will provide the following benefits:
For the remainder of your first university or bachelor`s degree program of study, you will receive:
Full tuition to complete your first university or bachelor`s degree at your current institutionA living stipend based on your current city and country of residenceAn allowance to purchase text booksAn allowance to purchase a laptop.All economy class travel costs associated with your participation
in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities throughout the remainder of
your first university or bachelor`s degree program. In particular,
travel associated with the following activities:
Scholarship award ceremony eventGlobal workshop at the KAUST campus in Saudi ArabiaRegional leadership workshop
Upon the completion of your first university or bachelor`s degree program, you will receive:
Admission into a master`s degree program upon meeting the program`s admission requirements at the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia.
See http://www.kaust.edu.sa/academics/degrees-fields-of-study.aspxA full scholarship at KAUST, including tuition, housing and travel costs
ONLINE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION
There are four components to the KAUST Discovery Scholarship application:
Online student section with essaysLetters of recommendationOfficial university record of achievement (transcripts)Official TOEFL or IELTS English language proficiency score
Students who currently receive funding and/or scholarships at their
current institution are eligible. KAUST will consider these other
funding sources when determining the Discovery Scholarship award
amount. Students should check with their university financial aid
offices if they have questions regarding their funding, awards, and
scholarships.
Applicants who are unable to produce an English language proficiency
test score by the deadline may still apply. If selected, the award
offer will be considered conditional until the student can provide a
satisfactory test score at a later date.
Interviews, to be conducted in English, are required for finalists
in the selection process. KAUST representatives or faculty will conduct
interviews in person.
DEADLINES
The Discovery Scholarship Online Application deadline is Friday, January 16th, 2009. All official documents sent by mail must be received by the KAUST Scholarship Office by that date.
For more information, please review KAUST’s list of frequently asked questions about the KAUST Discovery Scholarship at
http://www.kaust.edu.sa/news/faq.aspx#DiscoveryScholarship
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
P.O. Box 55455
Jeddah 21534, Saudi Arabia
Website: http://www.kaust.edu.sa/
Beasiswa Saudi Arabia, Scholarships in Science and Technology 2009
