New Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students in Science and Technology
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
KAUST Discovery Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: 16 January 2009
KAUST Discovery Scholarships will be granted to a select cohort of undergraduate students
who demonstrate academic excellence in the global research community. The KAUST
Discovery Scholarships will support students who wish to pursue research-based graduate
study at KAUST at the conclusion of their undergraduate programs.
Fields of Study:
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Chemical and Biological Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Environmental Science and Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Bioscience
Chemical Science
Marine Science and Engineering
Earth Science and Engineering
Computer Science
Discovery Scholarship Student Benefits:
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For the remainder of first university degree studies, students will receive:
o Full tuition to complete degree at current institution
o A monthly living stipend
o An allowance to purchase textbooks and a laptop
o All travel costs associated with participation in KAUST-sponsored student
development activities
o Access to KAUST academic advising and online community
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Upon the completion of the first university degree grogram, students will receive:
o Admittance into a master’s degree program at the KAUST campus in Saudi
Arabia
o Full scholarship at KAUST, including tuition, healthcare, housing and travel
costs
o A $30,000 stipend
o One roundtrip airfare to home country
New Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students in Science and Technology
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
KAUST Discovery Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: 16 January 2009
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate proven leadership in research and academic
involvement. A minimum of the following academic standards:
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Be currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in relevant field of study Official
bachelor's university transcript
Minimum overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in other international
grading systems
Must 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 (if
necessary)
Official bachelor’s university transcript (must be in English to be accepted).
Demonstrate academic and research interest and/or leadership potential
Willingness to matriculate at KAUST in Saudi Arabia in 2009, 2010 or 2011
Ability to travel outside his/her home country to attend KAUST-sponsored
enrichment activities
Application:
The online application form is found on the KAUST website: www.kaust.edu.sa
Scholarship Requirements:
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Maintain good academic standing in current institution
Agreement to matriculate at KAUST following graduation from undergraduate
institution
Participation in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities that include an award
ceremony, workshop in home region and conference in Saudi Arabia
Obtaining necessary documents for travel outside of the scholar’s home country
(KAUST will assist with travel documents for entrance into the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia)