KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD)
Fully funded graduate study at KAUST in Saudi Arabia across science, engineering and related interdisciplinary fields, where every admitted student is automatically considered for the fellowship.
| Amount / funding | Full tuition support plus a living stipend of $20,000 per year for master's students or $25,000–$30,000 per year for PhD students, plus housing, medical/dental cover and relocation support (as stated in current Fall 2027 records; KAUST labels the timeline tentative) |
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| Deadline | 3 January 2027 (Fall 2027 Round 2; KAUST labels dates tentative and subject to change with application volume) |
| Start date | 29 August 2027 (fall semester start, tentative) |
| Level | masters, PhD |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
Fully funded graduate study at KAUST in Saudi Arabia across science, engineering and related interdisciplinary fields, where every admitted student is automatically considered for the fellowship.
Minimum requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree for MS applicants (and higher qualifications as required by the chosen programme); no separate fellowship form — admission carries the fellowship; no application fee
Application checklist
- Confirm you meet the stated eligibility for KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD): Relevant bachelor's degree for MS applicants (and higher qualifications as required by the chosen programme).
- Apply through the official application route for KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD) (apply.kaust.edu.sa); follow the portal steps on that page rather than an aggregator page.
- Prepare your academic transcripts, CV and research proposal or statement for KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD); check the official page for the exact document list for this programme.
- Ask referees early for KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD) and check the official page whether references are required for this programme.
- Check the official page whether any language evidence or test score is required for KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD).
- Submit by the deadline on the record for KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD): 3 January 2027 (Fall 2027 Round 2; KAUST labels dates tentative and subject to change with application volume).
- Budget KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD) on the funding stated on the record: Full tuition support plus a living stipend of $20,000 per year for master's students or $25,000–$30,000 per year for PhD students, plus housing, medical/dental cover and relocation support (as stated… Check the official page for what is and is not covered.
- Check which round or window applies to you for KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD) — the record lists more than one date, and later rounds may have different conditions.
Application tips
- For KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD) (Saudi Arabia; masters, PhD): work back from the 3 January 2027 (Fall 2027 Round 2; KAUST labels dates tentative and subject to change with application volume) deadline and submit early enough for references and documents to arrive, noting any time zone stated on the record.
- Check the eligibility edge for KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD) first: Relevant bachelor's degree for MS applicants (and higher qualifications as required by the chosen programme); If any clause does not clearly cover you, ask the sponsor before spending time on the full application.
- Budget KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD) on Full tuition support plus a living stipend of $20,000 per year for master's students or $25,000–$30,000 per year for PhD students, plus housing, medical/dental cover and relocation support (as stated…; check the official page for what is excluded (fees, travel, living costs). Funding type on the record: full. Do not assume full coverage unless the record states it.
- For KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD) (05 Natural Sciences), make your research proposal specific to the host department's work and to the programme's stated focus, and show how your background fits that focus rather than writing a generic proposal.
- For KAUST Fellowship — Fall 2027 (MS, MS/PhD and PhD), pick your round deliberately: if the first window is tight, check whether a later round on the record still fits your start date instead of rushing a weak first-round application.
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: masters, PhD, science, engineering, Saudi Arabia