King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Full Masters and PhD Scholarships

KFUPM Full Masters and PhD Scholarships

Course(s) Offered: Engineering, Sciences, Business Admin.
Course Level: Graduate (masters, PhD)
Provider: King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Country to Study in: Saudi Arabia

Scholarship Description
The King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) provides full MS and PhD scholarships to both Saudi and international graduate students.

The KFUPM full scholarships are for distinguished graduate applicants who demonstrate high potential for conducting original research in the fields of Engineering, Sciences and Business.

The university offers several master and doctoral programs, and welcome outstanding and talented prospective graduate students from the nation and around the world to apply for Graduate Studies.

Eligibility
The minimum requirements for possible admission in Master programs in engineering or sciences are as below:

• A four-year Bachelor’s (B.S.) Degree in engineering or science from a recognized institution with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
• A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent, and a GPA of 3.00 in the subject of the major field. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for final admission.
• Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT) or 68 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies (KFUPM code is 0868). IELTS is also acceptable (min 6.0).
• Acceptable General Graduate Record Examination (GRE), which should also be reported directly (KFUPM code is 0868). (Minimum required GRE score is Quantitative: 156, Analytical: 4.0 and Verbal:143)
• At least three letters of recommendation from the faculty who taught the applicant university-level courses. [to be submitted through the online recommendation system]
• Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.

The minimum requirements for possible admission as a regular graduate student in a Master program in Business Administration are as follows:

• A four-year Bachelor’s (B.A., B.S. or B.E.) Degree in business, engineering or sciences fields from a recognized institution.
• A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.0 or equivalent. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for final admission.
• Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score of 520 (PBT), 190 (CBT) or 68 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies (KFUPM code is 0868). IELTS is also acceptable (min 6.0).
• Completion of the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a minimum score of 450. The GMAT scores must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies (KFUPM code for GMAT is 0868).
• At least three letters of recommendation from the faculty who taught the applicant undergraduate courses. [to be submitted through the online recommendation system]
• At least one course in college level calculus which covers both differentiation and integration subjects.
• A working knowledge of computers as evidenced by at least one course in that area (e.g. data processing, programming, information systems, etc.)
• At least one-year of full-time work experience. This requirement may be waived for graduate assistants, research assistants, and applicants with exceptional academic records. For Executive MBA program, a minimum experience of 8 years, including 3 years in mid or upper level managerial position.
• Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.

The minimum requirements for possible admission to the Ph.D. Programs as a regular graduate student in engineering or sciences are as follows:

• An M.S. degree in engineering or science from an institution whose graduate programs are equivalent to those of (KFUPM), with a major in the proposed field or evidence of suitable background for entering the proposed field.
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in both the B.S. and M.S. degrees. Official transcripts and degree certificates are required for admission.
• Completion of TOEFL with a minimum score for MS admission of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT) or 79 (IBT). The TOEFL score must be sent directly to the Deanship of Graduate Studies.The KFUPM code is 0868.IELTS is also acceptable [min 6.5]
• Completion of General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) with acceptable score.
• At least three letters of recommendation from the faculty who taught the applicant graduate courses.
• Satisfactorily meeting any additional departmental or university admission requirements.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries - both Saudi and international students can apply

Participating Institutions
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM); Dhahran; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Fields of Study
Currently, the university offers 37 Master programs and 15 Doctoral programs in 31 different disciplines. For a complete list of all available programs, please see KFUPM Masters and PhD programs.

Number of awards
Not specified by sponsor

Sponsorship duration
Award is for duration of programmes

Scholarship benefits
Aside full MS and PhD scholarships, the KFUPM also awards assistantships to enrolled masters and Phd students, as follows:

1. Two types of assistantships are offered to enrolled Master students:
   
   • Graduate Assistantship: Open to exceptional Saudi Graduate Assistants continuing MS degrees at KFUPM, who display outstanding performance in their Bachelor education.
   • Research Assistantship: Open to national and international Master students, whose performance is exceptional in their Bachelor education.
   
   
2. Two types of lectureships are offered to enrolled Ph.D. students:
   
   • Lecturer: Open to exceptional Saudi Lecturers continuing Ph.D. degrees at KFUPM, who perform excellent in their Bachelor & Master education.
   • Lecturer-B: Open to national and international exceptional Ph.D. students, whose performance is exceptional in their Bachelor & Master education.

Method of Application
All graduate admissions are administered by the Deanship of Graduate Studies (DGS). Candidates who intend to enroll in graduate programs at the University need to submit an online application available on the website of the DGS.

The online application is available only during the application periods according to posted application deadlines on the official website.

After submission of the online application, mandatory documents need to be uploaded through the Upload System using the same Login ID and PIN created for the online application.

It is important to visit the official website (via link below) for complete list of mandatory documents and also complete details on how to apply for this award.

DEADLINES:
The graduate admission is open twice a year for the two semesters: The Fall Term (usually starting in September) and the Spring Term (usually starting in February).

All interested and eligible, local and international candidates are invited to apply for Graduate Studies at KFUPM according to the deadlines mentioned below:

• Fall Semester (Sep. 2014) - Online Application Opens (​Feb. 02, 2014); Online Application Closes (Feb. 27, 2014); Last Day for Uploading Documents and Submitting Online Recommendations (​Mar. 06, 2014)
• ​Spring Semester (Jan. 2015) - Online Application Opens (​Aug. 25, 2014); Online Application Closes (Sep. 15, 2014); Last Day for Uploading Documents and Submitting Online Recommendations (​Sep. 22, 2014)​

The complete posted application deadlines are available at: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/deanships/dgs/Pages/deadlines.aspx.

PLEASE NOTE:
Satisfying the minimum admission requirements as found under 'Eligibility' above does not guarantee admission into the program as final admission is subject to an evaluation of the whole application, and the capacity of individual programs.

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM or UPM) is a public university in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Among Saudi universities, its science and engineering programs are highly regarded. It offers some programs that are not offered elsewhere in Saudi Arabia.

Application Deadline: 15 September 2014
Open to International Students: Yes

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King Saud University Scholarship for International Undergraduate, Masters and PhD Students

King Saud University Scholarship

Course(s) Offered: All (except Health)
Course Level: Undergraduate, Graduate (masters, doctoral)
Provider: King Saud University
Country to Study in: Saudi Arabia

Scholarship Description
King Saud University grants scholarship programmes to non-Saudi students (males or females) who have been offered admission at the University.

The scholarships grants are divided into two parts: (1). Internal grants for students regularly residing in the kingdom; and (2). External grants for students from outside the Kingdom.

Eligibility
The applicant is required to have obtained a minimum GPA of ''Very Good'' at the previous stage. The student should also have a score of at least 500 in the TOEFL.

The Unified Law also stipulates the following for non-Saudi students;

• The applicant’s should not be less than 17 years old and not more than 25 years for undergraduate study and The Arabic Language Institute of or equivalent, and not more than 30 years for the master’s degree and not more than 35 years for the Ph.D. degree; the council of the educational institution is entitled to exempting students from such conditions.
• To obtain an approval of the government of the student’s country to study in the Kingdom; this applies to countries which require the same approval from Saudi students.
• The student should not have received a scholarship from one of the educational institutions in the Kingdom.
• To attest all certificates and documents by the competent authorities as determined by the educational institution.
• To bring a no criminal record certificate from his country’s security apparatus.
• The student should not have been dismissed by any educational institution in the Kingdom.
• The female student should be accompanied by a mahram (a male legal guard) according to the Regulations; this mahram should have a scholarship, have a regular residence permit (Iqama) or be employed by a Saudi employer in need of his services.
• To pass the medical examination determined by rules and regulations.
• The institution is entitled to asking the student to submit recommendations by bodies, institutions, or persons as determined by the institution.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ANY country may apply

Participating Institutions
King Saud University; Riyadh; Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Fields of study
The University grants a number of scholarships for non-Saudis students in all disciplines except the colleges of health.

The applicant should enroll in a full-time study and will have to work for 10 hours per week in support of his department (teaching, research, etc); the student may work more than 10 hours per week according to a reward already identified to students operating at the university.

Number of awards
Not specified by the university

Sponsorship duration
The grant is for the duration of each programme

Scholarship benefits
The scholarship may be partial, totally free or paid, according to the rules identified by the Board of the educational institution and are consistent with the regulations.

The objectives of the award:

• To convey the message of Islam to the world, teach the Arabic language and disseminate the culture of moderation.
• To prepare specialized scholars who are active in their communities in all disciplines.
• To attract scientifically distinguished students to achieve diversity and enrich the scientific research.
• To establish scientific and cultural ties with educational institutions and Islamic organizations in the world and enhance such ties to provide service to humanity.
• To strengthen solidarity between the Kingdom and other countries worldwide.
• To introduce students to scientific, economic, political, social and health development the Kingdom has been witnessing.

Method of Application
The student can apply annually during the first five weeks of the first semester of the academic year preceding the year of application, as admission procedures almost take 3-4 months, in addition to one or two months to complete the procedures of the Ministry of Higher Education.

The Deanship is keen on announcing admission results well prior to the start of the academic year so as to complete the procedures required for entering students into the Kingdom.

It is of utmost importance to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete and detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship award.

DEADLINES:
The deadline date for application to this award is not specified. Please contact the school for specific dates.

PLEASE NOTE:
King Saud University is a public university in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1957 by King Saud bin Abdulaziz as Riyadh University, as the first university in the kingdom not dedicated to religious subjects.

The university was created to meet the shortage of skilled workers in Saudi Arabia. It was renamed to King Saud University in 1982.

The university offers courses in the natural sciences, the humanities, and professional studies, for which it charges no tuition. The medium of instruction in undergraduate programs is English except for Arabic and Islamic subjects.

Contact
Deanship of Graduate Studies
King Saud University

Tel: 4677609
Email: dgs@ksu.edu.sa

Application Deadline: Not specified
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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