KAUST Discovery Scholarship
About this scholarship
The KAUST Discovery Scholarship is offered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology in Saudi Arabia to support high-achieving undergraduate students in science and engineering who intend to continue to a master’s degree at KAUST. Unlike most awards on this list, it supports students during the final years of their current bachelor’s degree, building a pipeline of talent into KAUST’s graduate programmes.
The award is generous, providing full tuition support at the student’s current university, a monthly living stipend, free campus housing during enrichment activities, relocation support, annual round-trip airfare, and medical and dental insurance, along with summer and career enrichment. Recipients are then expected to enrol at KAUST for graduate study.
Eligibility is for high-achieving undergraduates of any nationality in a science or engineering field, typically with around two years remaining in their degree, who have a strong STEM background and commit to continuing to a KAUST master’s. You apply online via the KAUST Discovery Scholarship application with your transcripts and supporting documents, and recipients receive support at their current university before joining KAUST. For talented science and engineering undergraduates worldwide, it is a distinctive route to a funded graduate future at KAUST.
Eligibility
- High-achieving undergraduate in a science or engineering field.
- Typically around two years remaining in your bachelor's degree.
- All nationalities.
- Strong STEM background.
- Commit to continuing to a KAUST master's degree.
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition support at your current university.
- Monthly living allowance.
- Free campus housing during enrichment activities.
- Relocation support.
- Annual round-trip airfare.
- Medical and dental insurance.
- Summer and career enrichment.
Required Documents
- Online application.
- Academic transcripts.
- Statement of purpose.
- Recommendation letters.
- English proficiency.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Passport copy.
How to Apply
- Be a high-achieving undergraduate (typically with around two years remaining) in a science or engineering field who commits to continuing to a KAUST master's.
- Apply online via the KAUST Discovery Scholarship application with your transcripts and supporting documents.
- Recipients receive full tuition support at their current university plus a stipend and enrichment, and are expected to enrol at KAUST for graduate study (confirm the current date).
Frequently asked questions
Is KAUST Discovery Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Full tuition support plus monthly living allowance; Free campus housing, relocation support, and annual airfare.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does KAUST Discovery Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Bachelor's.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is January 15, 2027. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: High-achieving undergraduate in a science or engineering field; Typically around two years remaining in your bachelor's degree; All nationalities; Strong STEM background; and more (see the full list above). See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
