KAUST Fellowship (Saudi Arabia)
About this scholarship
The KAUST Fellowship is the graduate funding offered by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, an international, research-intensive university in Saudi Arabia focused on science and engineering. Every admitted graduate student receives the fellowship, making KAUST one of the most generously funded places in the world to pursue a master’s or PhD in STEM.
The award is comprehensive, covering full tuition, a substantial monthly living allowance (around 20,000 to 30,000 US dollars a year), free furnished housing, medical and dental insurance, a relocation allowance, and annual round-trip airfare, for the duration of the graduate programme. Students work in well-resourced labs alongside an international faculty.
Eligibility is open to all nationalities, for students with a strong academic and research record and English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 79), holding a bachelor’s for master’s study or a master’s for PhD in STEM fields. Applying is simple: you apply for admission to a KAUST graduate programme with transcripts, a statement of purpose, a CV, and three recommendation letters, and all admitted students automatically receive the KAUST Fellowship, with no separate scholarship application. For STEM graduates seeking fully funded research study, KAUST is among the most attractive options anywhere.
Eligibility
- A bachelor's degree for master's, a master's for PhD, in STEM fields.
- Strong academic and research record.
- English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 79).
- All nationalities.
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition.
- Monthly living allowance (around USD 20,000 to 30,000 a year).
- Free furnished housing.
- Medical and dental insurance.
- Relocation allowance.
- Annual round-trip airfare.
Required Documents
- Online application.
- Academic transcripts.
- Degree certificates.
- GRE scores (recommended).
- Statement of purpose.
- Three recommendation letters.
- Curriculum vitae.
How to Apply
- Apply for admission to a KAUST graduate (MS or PhD) programme through the online application with transcripts, a statement of purpose, a CV, and three recommendation letters (English proficiency required).
- All admitted students automatically receive the KAUST Fellowship (full tuition, housing, a monthly living allowance, medical coverage, and relocation and travel support).
- No separate scholarship application is needed (confirm the current date).
Frequently asked questions
Is KAUST Fellowship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Full tuition plus living allowance (around USD 20,000 to 30,000 a year); Free furnished housing, insurance, relocation, and annual airfare.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does KAUST Fellowship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Master's & PhD.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is December 31, 2026. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: A bachelor's degree for master's, a master's for PhD, in STEM fields; Strong academic and research record; English proficiency (IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 79); All nationalities. 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.
