KINFO: Ulkomailla opiskelusta kiinnostuneille: KAUST Discovery Scholarship

[Jorma Kim]

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
(KAUST), the Institute of International Education (IIE) is pleased to
announce a scholarship opportunity for Undergraduate/First Degree
Students in Science and Technology Research.

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is being
built in Saudi Arabia as an international, graduate-level research
university.  KAUST has a merit-based application process and is
recruiting men and women from around the world.

KAUST will grant the KAUST Discovery Scholarship to highly talented
students with one to three years remaining of their  first-level or
bachelor's degree programs at public and private universities to enter
KAUST as graduate-level students in Fall 2009, 2010, and 2011.  Priority
will be given to students studying in the fields of bioengineering,
bioscience, chemical engineering, earth science and marine science.

Scholarship benefits include:

*       Full tuition coverage to complete their current degree
*       Monthly living stipend
*       Textbook and computer allowance
*       Travel costs for participation in KAUST-sponsored science,
technology and leadership activities in Saudi Arabia and regionally

Upon the completion of the bachelors or first degree program, students
will receive:

*       Admission into a master's degree program upon meeting the
program's admission requirements at the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia
*       Full scholarship at KAUST, including tuition, housing and travel
costs

Applications are currently being accepted.  Deadlines: January 16, 2009
(early decision), March 19, 2009 (regular decision).

For more information on the KAUST Discovery Scholarship and to find the
online application, visit the KAUST Web site at: www.kaust.edu.sa , or contact kaust at iie.eu.

With kind regards,

Nevenka Grceva
Program Manager-KAUST
Institute of International Education (IIE)
European Office
Vigyazo Ferenc utca 4
Budapest 1051, Hungary
Direct: (+36 -1) 472-2258
Tel: (+36 -1) 472-2250
Fax: (+36 -1) 472-2255

Email: ngrceva at iie.eu
Website: www.iie.eu

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Viestin välitti
Jorma Kim