Funding & benefits
Full tuition coverage
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Master's, MS/PhD and PhD students can apply for KAUST Fellowship for Graduate Students, a scholarship from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia. Subject areas covered include All study areas, Engineering & Technology and Natural Sciences. Support includes fully funded funding, full tuition cover, health insurance, accommodation and relocation support. To be eligible, applicants need eligible nationalities: International, bachelor's degree for Master/PhD entry, with programme-specific requirements and must meet KAUST graduate English-language admission requirements. Applications open on 27 September 2026 and close on 3 January 2027. Apply for eligible KAUST graduate admission; eligible admitted students receive the KAUST Fellowship automatically, subject to funding rules, admission to the programme comes first and no separate scholarship application is needed.
Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Full tuition coverage. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. There is no separate scholarship application: scholarship consideration is tied to the official admission/application process. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Bachelor's degree for Master/PhD entry, with programme-specific requirements
- Must meet KAUST graduate English-language admission requirements.
- Eligible nationalities: International
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at Master's or MS / PhD or PhD / Doctoral level working in All study areas. On nationality, the record states: Eligible nationalities: International. The closing date is 85 days away, so there is time to prepare a considered application.
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Master's or MS / PhD or PhD / Doctoral.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Eligible nationalities: International.
- Prior degree / academic background: Bachelor's degree for Master/PhD entry, with programme-specific requirements.
- English-language requirement: Must meet KAUST graduate English-language admission requirements..
- Funding package: fully funded.
- Study destination: Saudi Arabia.
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
- Applicants who cannot meet the stated language requirement should review the official waiver/rule carefully.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Complete the university or programme admission step first.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is KAUST Fellowship for Graduate Students fully funded?
Yes. The verified funding record classifies it as fully funded.
Which nationalities are eligible?
Yes. The eligibility record states: Eligible nationalities: International.
Which degree level does KAUST Fellowship for Graduate Students support?
It is for Master's or MS / PhD or PhD / Doctoral level applicants at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia.
Is an English test required?
Must meet KAUST graduate English-language admission requirements.
How long do I have to apply?
Applications close on 3 Jan 2027. That is 85 days from now.
How do I apply?
Apply for eligible KAUST graduate admission; eligible admitted students receive the KAUST Fellowship automatically, subject to funding rules.
Do I need a separate scholarship application?
No, consideration is automatic with the main application; no separate scholarship form is needed.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)'s official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 11 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 11, 2026
Timeline context
- Closes in 85 days (Sunday 3 January 2027).
About King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is based in Saudi Arabia and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.
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