KAUST Discovery Scholarships, Saudi Arabia

KAUST Discovery Scholarships, Saudi Arabia

The KAUST Discovery Scholarships are for students who are currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and would like to attend KAUST in 2010 or 2011. The KAUST Discovery Scholarship is designed to ensure that highly talented students who are qualified and eligible to enroll in KAUST will receive full financial support, including tuition costs, a living stipend, and summer and career enrichment program. Upon graduation, these students will enter KAUST as master's degree students in September 2010 or 2011, to complete their graduate studies on a fully funded scholarship.

Deadline : until filled

Eligibility
Students may apply for a KAUST Discovery Scholarship directly, or they may be nominated by a professor at their institution.

To apply for the KAUST Discovery Scholarship, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:
Be currently enrolled in a bachelor's/first university degree program in a KAUST-relevant field of study.

Current field of study must be in a KAUST-relevant area, such as Engineering, Mathematics, or the Physical, Chemical and Biological Sciences.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in other international grading systems.

Ability to enroll at KAUST in 2010 or 2011.
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) before application will be considered for admission. Only official TOEFL or IELTS scores, will be accepted. TOEFL or IELTS scores for tests administered by an educational institution for admission to that particular institution, are not acceptable. A TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant is a native speaker of English or received a degree from a university in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand Our university code for the TOEFL exam is 4107. Please use this code to request test scores to be sent to us.

Official 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 EducationAttn:
KAUST Transcripts1800
West Loop South, Suite 250
Houston, Texas 77027USA

Demonstrate academic and research interest and/or leadership potential. Ability 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 achievement
First university or bachelor’s field of study
Commitment to KAUST goals
Statement of Purpose
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Involvement in related extracurricular activities
Commitment to matriculate at KAUST upon graduation
Interview with KAUST representatives or faculty (for finalists only)

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 institution
A living stipend based on your current city and country of residence
An allowance to purchase textbooks
An 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.
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
A full scholarship at KAUST, including tuition, housing and travel costs

Apply Now Online
There are four components to the KAUST Discovery Scholarship application:
Online student section with Statement of Purpose
Letters of recommendation. You must have a miniminum of 2 letters of reference submitted on your behalf. Letters of reference are extremely important and should be written by professors or advisors under whom you have pursued research or taken courses in your major field of study.
Official university record of achievement (transcripts)
Official TOEFL or IELTS English language proficiency score 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.
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Application Deadline
For earliest consideration for a KAUST Discovery Scholarship, completed applications should have been received by January 16, 2009. KAUST will continue to accept applications after this date until enrollment needs are met.

Contact Details for Further Information

Contact Information for Student Applicants: scholarships@kaust.edu.sa

Office: +1 (713) 621-6300, ext 23Fax: +1 (713) 621-0876

Contact Information for Current Recipients:
Office: +1 (713) 621-6300, ext 23Fax: +1 (713) 621-0876

Contact Information for University Faculty/Administrators/Recommenders:
Office: +1 (713) 621-6300, ext 23Fax: +1 (713) 621-0876

Institute of International EducationAttn:
KAUST Transcripts1800
West Loop South, Suite 250Houston,
Texas 77027USA

Official Link
http://www.kaust.edu.sa/admissions/discovery-scholarships.aspx