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QASSIM UNIVERSITY DEANSHIP OF POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Application Opens: January 27, 2027; Deadline: February 1, 2027

LOCATION: Saudi Arabia

Qassim University provides distinguished opportunities for students wishing to pursue postgraduate studies through a wide range of master’s and doctoral programs, designed to meet the evolving needs of the labor market and achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. These programs also contribute to strengthening national priorities in research, development, and innovation, leading to international leadership.

These programs are supervised by national and international cadres with extensive academic and practical experience, who are keen to transfer their knowledge to students by engaging them in advanced research projects and applied training, which contributes to raising their efficiency and enhancing their innovative skills.

ELIGIBILITY:

Admission to postgraduate studies (Master’s and PhD) is generally subject to the following:

The applicant must have, during or before the application period, a result in the General Abilities Test for Undergraduates, held by the National Center for Measurement and Evaluation.

A passing score for programs that require the STEP English language test

The applicant must be a Saudi national or a non-Saudi resident within the Kingdom. For non-Saudis outside the Kingdom, applications should be submitted via Study in Saudi Arabia Platform

The applicant must have a university degree from a Saudi university or from another recognized university.

A declaration of graduation may be accepted – for doctoral program applicants – provided that the master’s thesis defense is successfully passed, the master’s thesis course grade is recorded in the academic transcript (graduate), and only the graduation certificate remains to be issued.

The cumulative GPA of a bachelor’s degree student expected to graduate from Qassim University or another university must not be less than (4.50) for theoretical specializations and (4.25) for applied specializations.

The application fee is SAR 100 (one hundred Saudi Riyals) (non-refundable).

Documents to be uploaded to the website when filling out the data on the university website:

Bachelor’s degree graduation document for applicants for master’s programs.

Master’s graduation document for male and female applicants for doctoral programs.

Academic record.

Non-Saudis are accepted in external and internal scholarship tracks according to the following conditions and procedures.

External scholarships (non-Saudis from outside the Kingdom)

Applications are submitted via Study Gate Saudi Arabia It includes:

GCC nationals.

Or from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and do not have valid residency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Or present in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with valid residency and under the sponsorship of Qassim University or under the sponsorship of one of the universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Applications for postgraduate programs at Qassim University are submitted electronically through the Admission and Registration portal during the period announced in the timeline. The programs are distributed across the university’s colleges at the Master’s and Doctorate levels, with unified general conditions and specific conditions set by each academic department. Admissions and Registration Portal

BENEFIT:

Fully funded

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NVIDIA GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP

Application Deadline: October 30, 2026

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The NVIDIA Graduate Fellowship Program provides up to $60,000 per award for PhD research that advances accelerated computing. Fellows work with NVIDIA researchers and complete a required in-person summer internship before the award year.

ELIGIBILITY:

PhD experience: Complete your first year of PhD-level studies before applying. See the FAQ for guidance on exceptional cases.

Field of study: Major in computer science, computer engineering, system architecture, electrical engineering, or a related area.

Active research: Be actively engaged in research as part of your PhD thesis.

Full-time enrollment: Remain a full-time, active PhD student throughout the nine-month award year. Do not plan to graduate before the end of that academic year.

In-person internship: Be available for a summer internship at an eligible NVIDIA research office before the Fellowship year begins.

Participation restrictions: Full-time NVIDIA employees and immediate family members of NVIDIA employees cannot participate.

University administration: Your university must administer the award. Payment goes to the university, not directly to you.

Internship locations: United States, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, Israel, Taiwan, and Singapore. International PhD students are eligible to apply.

To apply:

Prepare these four required items. Manage your application and recommendation letters in the submission portal.

Research proposal: Up to 2 pages, plus a bibliography. The bibliography does not count toward the limit. Include your name at the top; text and images must fit within 2 pages.

Resume or CV: Include your contact information.

2–3 recommendation letters: At least 2 letters, including one from your thesis advisor/professor; no more than 3. Other letters may come from non-professors.

Internship availability: Confirm that you can complete the required in-person summer internship.

BENEFIT:

Research funding of up to $60,000 per award, administered through your university for stipends, tuition, and mandatory fees.

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