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New ScholarshipOpportunityfor Undergraduate Students in Science and Technology

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

KAUST Discovery Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: 16 January 2009

KAUST Discovery Scholarships will be granted to a select cohort of undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence in the global research community. The KAUST Discovery Scholarships will support students who wish to pursue research-based graduate study at KAUST at the conclusion of their undergraduate programs.

Fields of Study:

• Chemicaland BiologicalEngineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Environmental Science and Engineering

• Materials Science and Engineering

• Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences

• Electrical Engineering

• Bioscience

• Chemical Science

• Marine Science and Engineering

• Earth Science and Engineering

• Computer Science

Discovery Scholarship Student Benefits:

• For the remainder of first university degree studies, students will receive:

• Full tuitionto complete degree at current institution

• A monthly living stipend

• An allowance to purchase textbooks and a laptop

• All travel costs associated with participation in KAUST-sponsored student development activities

• Access to KAUST academic advising and online community

• Upon the completion of the first university degree grogram, students will receive:

• Admittance into a master’s degree program at the KAUST campus inSaudi Arabia

• Full scholarship at KAUST, including tuition, healthcare, housing and travel costs

• A $30,000 stipend

• One roundtrip airfare to home country

New ScholarshipOpportunityfor Undergraduate Students in Science and Technology

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

KAUST Discovery Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: 16 January 2009

Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate proven leadership in research and academic involvement. A minimum of the following academic standards:

• Be currently enrolled in bachelor’s degree program in relevant field of study Official bachelor's university transcript

• Minimum overall GPA of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in other international grading systems

• Must submit 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 (if necessary)

• Official bachelor’s university transcript (must be in English to be accepted).

• Demonstrate academic and research interest and/or leadership potential

• Willingness to matriculate at KAUST inSaudi Arabiain 2009, 2010 or 2011

• Ability to travel outside his/her home country to attend KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities

Application:

The online application form is found on the KAUST website: www.kaust.edu.sa

Scholarship Requirements:

• Maintain good academic standing in current institution

• Agreement to matriculate at KAUST following graduation from undergraduate institution

• Participation in KAUST-sponsored enrichment activities that include an award ceremony, workshop in home region and conference inSaudi Arabia

• Obtaining necessary documents for travel outside of the scholar’s home country

(KAUST will assist with travel documents for entrance into theKingdomofSaudi Arabia)