King Fahd University Scholarship
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) is offering fully funded scholarships for international students for the 2024 intake. Below are the important details about KFUPM Scholarship 2024:
- Country: Saudi Arabia
- best University Name: King Fahd University of Petroleum &Minerals (KFUPM)
- Degree Level: Masters, Ph.D
- Benefits: Fully funded
- Last Date: 17 December 2023
Scholarship Benefits:
KFUPM offers the following benefits to international Masters and PhD students:
Full Tuition Fee: The scholarship covers the full tuition fee for the duration of the program.
Monthly charges: A monthly stipend is offer to cover living expenses.
Furnished Air-Conditioned Apartment: Scholarship recipients are provided with furnished, air-conditioned apartments for accommodation.
Medical Expenses: Medical expenses are included as part of the scholarship package.
Free textbooks: Students get free textbooks for their academic needs.
Subsidized Food: The university offers subsidized food in the university cafeteria.
University funded projects: Some projects may receive funding from the university.
Airfare: One-way airfare to Saudi Arabia is provided, and a return ticket is provided upon completion of studies.
Other Benefits: Additional benefits are available as per university policy.
Academic Departments in King Fahd University:
College of Computer Sciences &Engineering (CCSE):
- Information and Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Systems Engineering
College of Sciences (CS):
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematical science
- Life Science
College of Engineering (CES):
- Aerospace Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
College of Petroleum Engineering and Geosciences (CPG):
- Geosciences
- Petroleum Engineering
KFUPM Business School (KBS):
- KBS Graduate Program
- Information systems and operational management
- Accounting and Finance
- Management and Marketing
College of Environmental Design (CED):
- architecture
- Architecture Engineering
- City and Regional Planning
- Construction and Management and Engineering
Basic Requirements:
To be eligible for the KFUPM Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A four-year Bachelor’s degree and a two-year Master’s degree (for PhD applicants) from a recognized institution.
- A minimum GPA of 3.00 for scholarship students and 2.5 out of 4.00 for non-scholarship students.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.00 for MBA students.
- At least one year of full-time work experience is required for MBA students.
Mandatory Documents:
Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- Complete the online application form.
- Copy of ID or passport
- Complete official transcript of previous education.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from academic referees.
- Statement of Purpose (one page)
- Passport size photograph with white background
- A CV summarizes your education and work experience.
- TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, and GMAT scores are acceptable.
TOEFL Exemption:
Graduates and citizens of English-speaking countries (USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa) are exempt from the TOEFL requirement.
IELTS Test:
Even if you have completed your previous degree from an English medium university, you have to take the IELTS test.
Please visit the KFUPM website for more information and to check admission requirements. If you have any queries or need further clarification, you can also refer KFUPM FAQs on their official website.
Following is the application deadline and timeline for King Fahd University Scholarship 2024 (KFUPM) for various graduate programs including MBA:
For all regular graduate programs (except MBA):
- Online Application Opening: 25 October 2023 (for Fall Semester in August 2024)
- Last Date for Submission of Online Applications and Upload of Documents: 17th December 2023 (For Fall Semester)
- Last date for submission of online recommendations: 24 December 2023 (for Fall Semester)
- Application Result Declaration Deadline: Mid-April (for Fall Semester)
For MX (Graduate Concentration) and MBA:
- Online Application Opening: 18 December 2023 (for Fall Semester in August 2024)
- Last date for submission of online applications and uploading of documents: February 11, 2024 (for Fall Semester)
- Last date for submission of online recommendations: February 11, 2024 (for Fall Semester)
- Application Result Declaration Deadline: Mid-April (for Fall Semester)
To apply for the KFUPM Scholarship 2024, you must follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of KFUPM and find the online application link.
- Click on the link provided to access the online application portal.
- Complete the online application form by providing all required information and documents as specified in the application guidelines.
- Make sure to submit the application and upload all the required documents by the given deadline.
- If recommendations are required, ensure that your academic referees submit their recommendations online by the given deadline.
Please note that the application timeline may vary depending on the specific program you are applying for. Be sure to adhere to the deadline for your chosen program and submit a complete and correct application for the King Fahd University Scholarship for 2024.