KAUST Fellowship 2027

The KAUST Fellowship 2027 is a fully funded graduate scholarship awarded to every student admitted to graduate degree programs at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). It supports M.S., M.S./Ph.D. pathway and Ph.D. students and covers tuition, a living stipend, housing, health insurance and relocation support. Programs are offered across engineering, computer science, mathematical and physical sciences, bioscience and earth and marine sciences. Admission to KAUST constitutes automatic consideration for the fellowship; no separate scholarship application is required.

Full tuition and bench fees; annual living allowance; free on‑campus housing; health insurance for student and eligible dependents; relocation, visa and travel support; estimated total value USD 70,000–80,000 per year.

Open to applicants for KAUST graduate programs. M.S. and M.S./Ph.D. applicants require a bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject; Ph.D. applicants require a master’s degree in a relevant subject. Additional requirements include minimum GPA (3.0/4.0), English proficiency scores and three referees.

Apply for admission via the KAUST online admissions portal and program application; all admitted students are automatically considered for the fellowship. Applicants must create an account, complete the form and upload transcripts, degree certificates, CV, statement of purpose, passport/ID, English test scores and referee details.