“Free Tuition”: Nigerian Graduates Eligible For Fully-Funded Scholarship In Saudi Arabia
- The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is offering Nigerians and other international students a fully-funded scholarship
- The scholarship programme covers tuition, monthly living allowance, accommodation, medical and dental coverage, etc
- The KAUST Fellowship also gives support to those who would like to relocate to the country, (Saudi Arabia)
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Saudi-Arabia- KAUST Fellowship is a scholarship programme where every admitted student at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Saudi Arabia gets to enjoy fully-funded scholarships.
The Tuition-Free Graduate Program offers a lifetime opportunity to live on the shores of the Red Sea, conducting research in state-of-the-art research centres.
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According to the University website, the KAUST Fellowship covers the following:
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- Full Free Tuition Support
- Monthly Living Allowance (From $20,000 to $30,000 annually, depending on qualifications and degree progress)
- On-Campus Housing
- Medical and dental coverage
- Relocation Support
Applications open for 2024 fall
The application deadline for PG Diploma, MS, MS/PhD, and PhD degree applicants for Fall entry is 13 January 2024 for Round 1 applicants.
Graduate admissions requirements
- Official university transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official TOEFL or IELTS Academic score
- Official GRE scores (GRE submission is encouraged and will enhance an application, but it is not compulsory)
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The scholarship programme is sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Applications for entry into the academic year 2024-25 commenced in September 2023.
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According to LSHTM, the 2024-25 GSK Scholarships for Future Health Leaders cover tuition fees, including any mandatory field trip fees, and a tax-free stipend (living allowance) of GBP 19,500.00.
Canada invites Nigerians to apply for Fully-funded scholarship
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The scholarship program is for international undergraduate applicants, who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and creativity and are recognized as leaders within their school.
Netherlands invites Nigerians for fully-funded scholarship
Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands has opened its door to students from the African continent to pursue their Master’s degree for a fully-funded scholarship.
According to the institution, the scholarship is called the Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP). It is targeted at talented and motivated students to support capacity building in Africa.
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