Category Archives: other events

Events, master's, Opportunities, other events, PhD/post doctoral, Scholarships

KAUST FELLOWSHIP

Leave a comment

LOCATION: Saudi Arabia

The KAUST Fellowship is designed to ensure that you can focus entirely on your studies and research with the peace of mind that comes from financial support. All admitted students automatically receive this fellowship*, allowing you to dedicate yourself fully to your academic pursuits without the burden of tuition and living expenses.

ELIGIBILITY:

Bachelors degree in a subject relevant the program being applied to, from a recognized higher education institution for entry into our Masters programs 

Masters degree in a subject relevant to the program being applied to, from a recognized higher education institution for entry into our Ph.D. programs. We do not regard Professional Masters degrees as being directly equivalent to Masters degrees and so if you are taking one of these you must be careful to declare that in your application.

At least 18 years of age on entry

A competitive GPA. Typically, 90% of admitted applicants have a GPA above 3.3, and 75% have a GPA above 3.5 on a 4-point scale (or equivalent). The minimum permitted GPA is 3.0.

Evidence of proficiency in English language:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 with at least 5.5 in all individual sections
TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test): 79 overall, with at least 17 in all individual sections, the KAUST Admissions code is 4107

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 62 overall, with at least 59 in all individual sections

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 176 overall, with at least 169 in all individual sections

When submitting your application, you will be required to submit the following:

Official university transcripts

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Statement of purpose

Contact details of 3 referees

Official English language test score

A clear, unobscured copy of the passport page showing your picture and personal details, or otherwise a national ID card

BENEFIT:

The Fellowship includes:

Full tuition and bench fee coverage (worth up to USD $35,000 per year)

A monthly stipend (worth USD $20,000 per year for PG Diploma and M.S. students, and USD $25,000 to $30,000 for Ph.D. students depending on qualifications and academic progress)

On-campus housing (worth USD $7,000 per year and covering utilities such as electricity and wifi)

Health insurance (worth USD $1,450 per year)

Relocation support (visa, relocation and travel costs)

In total, the vaule of the KAUST Fellowship is calculated to be worth between $70k and $80k per year, depending on your specific situation. While we understand that higher education costs can be daunting, the KAUST Fellowship is here to alleviate those concerns.

APPLY
Events, Opportunities, other events, PhD/post doctoral

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY BOREL GLOBAL FELLOWS PROGRAM FOR SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA STUDENTS

Leave a comment

Application Deadline: January 15, 2025

LOCATION: USA

The Borel Global Fellows Program supports students from Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue graduate studies at Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The program seeks to help eradicate food and nutrition insecurity while promoting wealth and health for subsistence farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa by educating scientists at Iowa State University who will become knowledge leaders that reside and work in Sub-Saharan Africa.

ELIGIBILITY:

All faculty members with a majority appointment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University may submit an application for partial graduate student funding. To be considered for the Borel Global Fellows Program, the student must:

be admitted into a graduate program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country

commit to completing graduate studies as a means for preparation of a career contributing to food security in Sub-Saharan Africa

complete the majority of their graduate research in Sub-Saharan Africa

demonstrate an intention to work and live in Sub-Saharan Africa after completing their graduate studies

Completed application will include a cover letter from the major professor, a CV of the student, and a copy of the student’s goal statement. Due date each year: January 15.Cover letters will address the commitment of the major professor to provide the remaining required funding (typically tuition, fees and research costs) and his/her commitment to support the student’s research in Sub-Saharan Africa. Applications are not accepted directly from graduate students. Applications may only be submitted by Iowa State University professors to request support for graduate students who have already been accepted into a graduate program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 

BENEFIT:

Up to $25,000 per year per student of funding is available to support graduate student stipends (or a combination of a partial stipend and research funding) for up to 30 months for MS students and up to 42 months for PhD students. Funding for travel by the student and advisor to and from Africa for research purposes also is available.

APPLY