King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Scholarships are announced for the international and national students. The students can study any subject of choice from the master’s or PhD degree program.

KAUST Scholarships is a fully funded scholarship. It can cover the educational, personal and accommodation expenses of the students.

Benefits of the KAUST scholarship:

KAUST fellowships reduce the students’ financial burden by covering the worth between $70k and $80k per year. The breakdown of the benefits of the scholarship is as under:

  • Full tuition and bench fee coverage is covered in the scholarship. It is worth up to USD $35,000 per year.
  • A monthly stipend of USD $20,000 per year is awarded for M.S. students, and USD $25,000 to $30,000 for Ph.D. students. it is depending on qualifications and academic progress.
  • On-campus housing which is worth USD $7,000 per year. It also covers utilities such as electricity and wifi.
  • Health insurance of worth USD $1,450 per year is ensured for the recipient.
  • Relocation support which includes visa, relocation and travel costs, is also a part of the scholarships.

What is the eligibility criteria for the scholarship?

  • Eligible countries: Applicants from all around the world can apply for the KUAST scholarship.
  • Entry requirements: the applicant must fulfill the entry requirements for Masters and doctoral degree requirements.
  • English proficiency: the applicant must be fluent in English language. He must acquire minimum passing marks to qualify for the scholarship.

Application procedure:

The details regarding the application process will be issued only when you are selected for the master’s program. The candidates are automatically considered for the scholarship when admitted.

  • Go to the official website and choose you discipline/program.
  • Apply for the masters or PhD program in your chosen subject.
  • Create your account on the application portal.
  • Now, fill the application form.
  • Upload all the mandatory documents for the scholarships.
  • Submit the application before the deadline.

What are the requirements for the applying for KAUST scholarships?

  • English proficiency certificates: English language is required for the scholarship application. students have to qualify for the TOEFL or IELTS tests.
    • The minimum score for TOEFL is 79 on IBT
    • For IELTS, it is 6.5 bands
    • Only official TOEFL or IELTS is accepted
    • TOEFL or IELTS scores for tests conducted by an educational institution for admission to that particular institution are not acceptable.
    • There is no need for the English proficiency tests which you received your education from accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand.
  • GRE test: it is not manadatory for the scholarship but GRE general test is encouraged by the officials. Official test results should be sent directly from ETS. The KAUST admissions code is 4139.
  • Transcript: Official, complete university Transcript/ Mark sheets/ Graduation Certificate/ Academic Record from every institution previously attended is required.
  • The certified English translations must be submitted if the documents are in native languages.
  • Transcripts must include the university grading scale for all documents submitted.
  • Recommendation letters: Arrange three recommendation letters from the principal, professors or instructors. The referees must be witnessed of your work and should give comparative statements.
  • Curriculum vitae: it must reflect your academic and professional summary.

Deadlines:

The scholarship application for King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Scholarships is open. The deadline varies from degree by degree and course by course.

FAQs:

  1. How can I contact the university in case of any query?

You can contact the university via admissions@kaust.edu.sa email.

  • Is there any language requirement?

Yes, English language is required for the scholarship.

  • Is this easy to apply for the scholarship?

Yes, it is easy to apply.

  • Which is the host country for the scholarship?

Saudi Arabia

  • How much is the application fees?

There is no application fees for the scholarship.

  • Is there any separate application form for the fellowship/ scholarship?

No, there is no separate application form. The candidates are automatically considered for the scholarship when admitted.

Official website:

You can visit the official website of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Scholarships for more details and latest information about the scholarship.