King Abdullah University for Science and Technology (KAUST), a world class Saudi university that will be up and running at Thuwal, near Jeddah, by September this year, is offering Discovery Scholarships to all KAUST students as part of its ambitious programme to attract highly talented students from Saudi Arabia and other countries around the world.
Students, deemed to be future leaders in physical, chemical and biological sciences, engineering, mathematics and technology are eligible for the scholarship, for which they could apply either directly or may be nominated by a professor at their institution, according to an announcement released by the university.
To be eligible for admission, the candidate should be currently enrolled in a bachelor's/first university degree programme in a KAUST-relevant field of study mentioned above.
The university will provide financial support to pre-enrollment Discovery Scholarship winners at their respective institutions prior to the University's opening in the third quarter of this year. Following their graduation, these students will pursue postgraduate courses at the university, near Jeddah, this year and the next to complete their studies, which will be a fully funded scholarship.
Winners of the scholarship award will receive full tuition fee to complete their degree at the current institution, a monthly stipend, allowances for the purchase of textbooks and a laptap computer, all travel costs associated with participation in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities, and a host of other facilities.
KAUST will also offer a pre-enrollment model of this general scholarship programme to students attending the first-university or bachelor's degree courses. One of the highlights of the scholarship programme is that the university will provide financial support to the recipients of pre-enrollment Discovery Scholarship at their home institutions even before the University's official opening.
Regarding eligibility, the candidate should have obtained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in other international grading systems. He should be able to enroll at KAUST in 2009, 2010, or 2011. Further, he should score 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.
However, a TOEFL or IELTS score is not required if the applicant is a native speaker of English or had gained admission to a university in the US, Britain, Australia, Canada, Ireland, or New Zealand. For candidates from other countries, they should submit a bachelor’s degree certificate from their respective university. A scan of the official bachelor’s university transcript should be uploaded into the online application form together with a hard copy in a university’s sealed envelope and mailed to the Institute of International Education (Attn: KAUST Transcripts), 1800 West Loop South, Suite 250, Houston, Texas 77027.
The students should demonstrate academic and research interest and/or leadership potential and be able to travel outside his home country to attend KAUST development activities. The university has already signed collaborative research agreements with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution; Institut Français du Pétrole; National University of Singapore; American University in Cairo; Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Technische Universität München; University of California, San Diego; IBM; GE Global Research Center; King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology; King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and Saudi Aramco.
The focus of research at KAUST will be in the areas of interest to Saudi Arabia, such as marine research, exploration in the fields of oil, gas, water and environmental preservation, exploitation of renewable energy and CO2 reduction. Interested candidates have been advised to visit the KAUST website at www.kaust.edu.sa for further information.
Saudi Arabia Scholarships
Birthplace of Islam and Oil-Rich: Saudi Arabia is perhaps most well-known for its oil riches. But the country is located in regions where studies are often desirable. Regardless of its political and social unrest the Middle East remains the region most associated with the roots of civilization and where the major religions of the world were born. Saudi Arabia remains on the government’s Travel Warning list, but students willing to pursue studies in Saudi Arabia may reap big-time scholarships.
Federal Scholarships
The well-known scholarships funded by the National Security Education Program are collectively called the Boren Scholarships. These programs offer undergraduate and graduate students generous scholarships to conduct study in non-traditional countries especially critical needs areas like Saudi Arabia. Students are required to be enrolled in programs that immerse them in language more akin to the vernacular, or common language, versus formal training. The more culturally significant the studies, the better and students who have the opportunity to live with a family, called a home stay, fare even better with these awards. The hitch for these full-tuition scholarships is the service requirement following graduation. Recipients must be willing to trade a year of scholarship for year of service with the Department of Homeland Security or the National Security Agency. Also there is a paid internship required during the course of the program. Not a bad deal for the money involved:
Besides the Boren Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships, the National Flagship Language Program offers undergrads the opportunity to solely engage in studies that are focused on a critical needs language, like Arabic.
Another federally funded critical need scholarship is the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship. Designed for severely financially disadvantaged students, the Gilman scholarships are similar to the Boren awards in that students may receive whopping scholarships for international study in critical needs areas of the world, which includes students pursuing programs in Saudi Arabia. Students must be engaged in international study for at least a month to qualify and must also be receiving Pell Grants to be considered for the Gilman awards. Preference is given to students of minority backgrounds or those with disabilities. The significant difference between these and the Boren Scholarships is that the Gilman Scholars are chosen on the basis of disadvantage with the goal of encouraging and supporting students not likely to have the privilege of these opportunities under normal circumstances.
College Scholarships
Washington State University offers the Marie Wright Scholarship for Non-Traditional Locations, including Saudi Arabia. Students may apply for the awards if they are at least in their sophomore year of undergraduate studies. Candidates will be considered on the basis of academic merit and financial need. Applicants must also write a brief essay explaining the study goals for studies in Saudi Arabia. Funding varies.
Private Organizations
The Educators to Saudi Arabia Program is funded by Aramco Services Company, a Saudi-based oil company with interests in the U.S., and is administered by the Institute for International Education (IIE). The program funds scholarships that make it possible for professional educators who are chosen to participate to travel to Saudi Arabia. Recipients will be engaged in exchanging ideas in public education with Saudi educators. Educators must be employed in primary public school systems in the U.S.
Scholarships for Saudi Arabian Students
Saudi students interested in studying for a while at a college or university in the U.S. may qualify for the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Fulbright Scholarship. Eligible applicants must be in post-graduate studies and academically accomplished to be considered. Students must have a command of the English language and have their educational goals well mapped out. Those who qualify receive full tuition for the duration of their program, as well as travel and other educational expenses.
Saudi Arabia: Scholarship for MS Degree in Chemical Engineering at King Abdulaziz University (KAU)
The Chemical and Materials Engineering Department at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) is seeking outstanding college graduates from all over the world to apply for the Master degree program.
Applicant should hold a Bachelor degree in chemical or materials engineering with an outstanding grade (4.5/5 or 3.5/4 or higher). Applicants holding degrees in other related discipline (e.g Chemistry, physics … etc.) can be also considered subject to certain conditions. A TOEFL grade of 500 or higher is also required.
Accepted students are supported through the Graduate Assistantship Program. The program provides awarded students with the following:
1. Tuition waiver.
2. A monthly stipend of 2000 Saudi Riyals (US$ 533)
3. Housing in the university dorms.
Graduate assistants will be required to actively participate in research activities and other related duties as assigned by the department. Continued support for graduate students depends on their ability to maintain exceptional gradate academic standards, perform research related activities and maintain a high level of research achievement through participation in authoring and co-authoring scientific publications.
Interested applicants, please send the following information to the e mail address below:
- a copy of your transcript
- a copy of your diploma
- a copy of TOEFL test result
- any other documents you find relevant
yhamed[ at ]kau.edu.sa OR yasalhamed[ at ]hotmail.com OR che[ at ]kau.edu.sa
Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Scholarships, Saudi Arabia
For Academic Year 1430H/ 2009-10
1. The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is pleased to announce the availability of Scholarships under “The IDB Merit Scholarship Programme for High Technology.”
2. Under the Scholarship, selected scholars may pursue full-time 3-year Ph. D study or 6-12 months of Post-Doctoral research in any of the approved fields in science and high technology at renowned institutions of higher learning in the world. The scholarship covers:
* Tuition/bench fee
o Monthly living allowance
* Monthly family allowance (for Ph.D study only)
* Clothing/books allowance (for Ph.D study only)
* Installation allowance (for Ph.D study only)
* Computer Allowance (for Ph.D study only)
* Conference/Thesis preparation allowance
* Medical coverage
* Return air tickets
3. Prospective applicants must be from a member country of the IDB, attached to a scientific, academic and/or research institution in their respective countries and meet the following eligibility criteria:
* Aged up to 35 years for Ph.D and up to 40 years for Post-Doctoral research
* Possess M.Sc (for Ph.D study) and Ph.D (for Post-Doctoral research) in science/ technology fields.
* Possess above average academic standing or ‘Very Good’ overall grades
* Having minimum of 2 years experience for Ph.D . study (post Master degree period) and 5 years for Post-Doctoral research (2 years must be at post-Ph.D. period)
* Having proven publications and/or research in science and technology (for Post-Doc)
* Having research proposal in a specific field of study under the Programme directly relevant to country’s development needs.
* Proven proficiency in the language of study/research (medium of instruction)
Completed Application Form with relevant required documents should be submitted to the respective member country’s Office of the IDB Governor or its designated office (and not directly to the IDB Headquarters in Jeddah), by December 31, 2008. Application Form and detailed brochure can be obtained from member country’s Office of the IDB Governor, from the IDB Headquarters or from IDB web site (http://www.isdb.org).
When inquiring, please indicate your age and nationality.
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