Fully
Funded King Fahd University Scholarships 2023-24 in Saudi Arabia
The King Fahd University Scholarships 2023-24 in
Saudi Arabia are now accepting applications from international students
worldwide. The Deanship of King Fahd University welcomes students from all
corners of the globe to apply for this fully funded scholarship opportunity.
Both local and international students can benefit from this scholarship to
pursue a Master's or Ph.D. degree at King Fahd University in Saudi Arabia.
If you
aspire to study in Saudi Arabia without any financial burden, we encourage you
to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship is open for the Spring 2024
intake and covers various academic programs, including M.B.A., Sciences,
Engineering, Business Administration, and Computer Engineering & Sciences
Fields.
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
(KFUPM or UPM) is a renowned public university located in Dhahran, Saudi
Arabia. Its science, engineering, and business/management programs are highly
regarded not only within Saudi Arabia but also in the wider region. In fact,
the university has been ranked fourth among the top 100 universities worldwide
in terms of US Utility Patents granted. This ranking was published by the
American National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
Here
are the details of the King Fahd University Scholarships 2023-24:
-
University: King Fahd University |
- Degree level: Masters, PhD, Doctorate |
- Scholarship coverage: Fully Funded |
- Eligible nationality: All Nationalities |
- Award country: Saudi Arabia |
- Last Date to apply: July 22, 2023 |
The
financial advantages of King Fahd University Scholarships are as follows:
- ü Full coverage of tuition fees.
- ü A monthly stipend to support living expenses.
- ü Furnished air-conditioned housing for bachelor
students, provided free of charge.
- ü Access to essential medical care.
- ü Free textbooks for academic studies.
- ü Subsidized meals available at the university
cafeteria.
- ü Opportunity to participate in research and book
writing projects funded by the university, alongside faculty members.
- ü A prepaid airfare ticket for initial travel to
Dammam at the beginning of the scholarship, and a return ticket upon completion
of the degree (for Research Assistants and Lecturers-B).
- ü Additional benefits in accordance with university
policies.
The
available academic fields and majors for the scholarships include:
M.B.A, all
sciences,
engineering, business administration, and computer engineering and sciences for
both Master's and Ph.D. programs. The complete list is provided below:
- F Accountancy
(M.ACC)
- F Aerospace
Engineering (M.Sc)
- F Applied
Statistics (M.Sc)
- F Architectural
Engineering (M.Sc)
- F Business
Administration (M.B.A)
- F Chemical
Engineering (PhD, M.Sc)
- F Chemistry (PhD,
M.Sc)
- F City &
Regional Planning (M.C.R.P)
- F Civil &
Environmental Engineering (PhD, M.Sc)
- F Computer
Engineering (PhD, M.Sc)
- F Computer
Networks (M.Sc)
- F Computer Science
(PhD, M.Sc)
- F Construction
Engineering & Management (M.Sc)
- F Electrical
Engineering (PhD, M.Sc)
- F Environmental
Sciences (M.Sc)
- F Geology (PhD,
M.Sc)
- F Geophysics (M.Sc)
- F Industrial &
Systems Engineering (PhD, M.Sc)
- F Information
Assurance & Security (M.Sc)
- F Life Sciences
(M.Sc)
- F Materials
Science & Engineering (M.Sc)
- F Mathematical
Sciences (PhD, M.Sc)
- F Mechanical
Engineering (PhD, M.Sc)
- F Medical Physics
(M. Med. Phys)
- F Petroleum
Engineering (PhD, M.Sc)
- F Physics (PhD,
M.Sc)
- F Software
Engineering (M.Sc)
- F Systems &
Control Engineering (PhD, M.Sc)
- F Telecommunication
Engineering (M.Sc)
Eligibility
Requirements for Master's, PhD, and MBA Programs:
When applying for scholarships at King Fahd
University in Saudi Arabia, applicants must meet the following criteria:
For Master's
Programs:
- F A four-year bachelor's degree
- F A grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a
scale of 4.00 or equivalent, with a GPA of 3.00 in the major field of study.
For PhD
Programs:
- F An M.S. degree (after a four-year B.S. degree)
- F A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in both B.S. and M.S. degrees.
For MBA
Programs:
- F A four-year bachelor's degree from a recognized
institution.
- F A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a
scale of 4.00 or equivalent.
- F Successful completion of a college-level calculus
course covering both differentiation and integration.
- F Proficiency in computer skills demonstrated by
completion of at least one course in that area (e.g., data processing,
programming, information systems, etc.).
- F At least one year of full-time work experience. This
requirement may be waived for graduate assistants, research assistants, and applicants
with outstanding academic records.
Required
Documents:
Ensure that you have scanned
copies of the following mandatory documents in PDF format to apply online for King Fahd University Scholarships
2023-24 in Saudi Arabia. Each file should not exceed 2 MB in size.
Mandatory
Documents:
- F Copy of identification (National ID for Saudi
nationals/passport for applicants from outside Saudi Arabia/Iqama for residents
of KSA).
- F Official transcripts (For Ph.D. applicants: MS and BS transcripts / For Master's applicants: BS
transcript). The transcript should include the names and grades of all
completed courses and must be an official transcript.
- F Three (3) recommendation
letters from academic referees, submitted through the online recommendation
system after submitting the online application.
- F Statement of
Purpose: A one-page essay
focusing on your career and research goals at FUPM.
- F Passport-sized photo with a white background
(optional for females).
- F Curriculum Vitae
(CV) providing a brief
overview of your education and work experience.
- F GMAT scores (for international MBA applicants).
Note: Applications without the above mandatory documents
will not be processed.
Non-Mandatory
Documents:
- Non-mandatory documents are not required for the online application but are necessary for final admission:
- ü TOEFL (minimum 68 for MS and 79 for PhD) or IELTS
(minimum 6.0 for MS and 6.5 for PhD) scores, if available.
- ü GRE (General) score sheet (required for Engineering
& Science programs), if available.
- ü Degree certificates (if a degree has been awarded).
Note: Non-mandatory documents are required for final
selection.
Application
Deadline:
For the Spring Semester 2024, the deadline to apply
for the Deanship of Graduate Studies at King Fahd University is July 22, 2023.
Online recommendations must be submitted before July 29,
2023.
How to
Apply for King Fahd University Scholarships:
To apply for King Fahd University
Scholarships 2023-24 in Saudi Arabia, complete the online application form and
upload all the mentioned documents. The online application link and official
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