The Deanship of King Fahd University announced the King Fahd University Scholarship for the Fall year 2021. The KFUPM Scholarship 2021 is a Fully Funded Scholarship to Study Full Masters and Ph.D. and MBA Degree Programs in Saudi Arabia. The Local Saudi Residents, as well as international candidates, are welcome to apply for this Prestigious Full Scholarship Program. King Fahd was a King of Saudi Arabia and regarded as one of the Famous Kings of Saudi Arabia. KFUPM provides full MS and PhD scholarships. 

Benefits for King Fahd University Scholarship Holder:

King Fahd Offers a Full Scholarship to Study in Saudi Arabia to all the Local & International Students. Check the Scholarship benefits below.

• Free Tuition Fee
• A monthly stipend to cover living expenses.
• Free furnished Air-conditioned Housing.
• Essential Medical care.
• Free Textbooks.
• A Prepaid Airfare Ticket for Initial Travel to Dammam at the start of the contract, and a Return Ticket after his completion of the Degree (for RA and Lecturers-B).
• Subsidized Meals in the University cafeteria.
• A chance to participate along with the University faculty in the Research and Book writing
• Projects funded by the University.
• Other benefits are also available in accordance with University policy.

• A Four Year Bachelor’s Degree
• A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent, and a GPA of 3.00 in the subject of the major field.

For Ph.D. Programs:

• An M.S. Degree (after a four-year B.S. degree)
• A minimum GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent in both B.S. and M.S. degrees.

For MBA:

• A Four-Year Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution.
• A Grade-Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or equivalent.
• At least one course in college-level calculus which covers both differentiation and integration.
• Working knowledge of computers as evidenced by at least one course in that area (e.g. data processing, programming, information systems, etc.)
• At least one year of full-time work experience. This requirement may be waived for graduate assistants, research assistants, and applicants with exceptional academic records.

Requirements & Documents for King Fahd University Scholarship

Be sure you have scanned copies of the following mandatory documents in PDF. Each file size can be a maximum of 2 MB.

Mandatory Documents:

1. Copy of Identification (National ID – Saudi Nationals/Passport – Applicants from outside Saudi Arabia/Iqama – Residents of KSA)
2. Complete official transcripts [For Ph.D. Applicants – MS & BS Transcript/ For Master Applicants- BS Transcript] (The transcript should contain names and grade of all courses taken and should be an official transcript)
3. Three (3) Recommendation Letters from your academic referees submitted through the online recommendation system after you submit the online application.
4. Statement-of-Purpose (A one-page essay focusing on your career and research goals at FUPM).
   
5. Passport Size Photo with white background (Optional for females)
   
6. CV mentioning briefly your education and work experience.
   
7. GMAT (For International MBA Applicants).

8. Non-Mandatory Documents for online Application but needed before final admission:

   • TOEFL (min 68 for MS and 79 for PhD) or IELTS (min 6.0 for MS and 6.5 for PhD) [IF AVAILABLE]
   • GRE (General) score sheet (Required for Engineering & Science programs)[IF AVAILABLE]
   • Degree(s) Certificates [If a degree was awarded]

Available Fields of Study offered by King Fahd University

To provide special support for research in focused areas of interest to Saudi Arabia. KPFUM offering diverse Fields options for MS, Ph.D., and MBA Programs.