National Programs
KAUST Gifted Student Program | KGSP
Objective
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) established the KAUST Gifted Student Program (KGSP) in 2008, creating a pool of highly-qualified Saudi students within the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Students return to Saudi Arabia with the skills, knowledge, and perspective necessary to become active participants in KAUST’s dynamic scientific and educational mission, adding to the intellectual and cultural fabric of both the University and the Kingdom.
Target Audience
Saudi Arabia’s most talented high school graduates interested in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.
Benefits
As a fully-funded scholarship, the KGSP supports the Kingdom’s most talented youth as they earn STEM-based bachelor’s degrees at premier U.S. universities, and in preparation for future graduate studies at KAUST. Throughout their undergraduate programs, recipients receive unmatched academic, developmental, and pre-professional support.
Students advance under a holistic advising structure, specialized pre-professional opportunities, and mentorship from KAUST’s internationally-renowned faculty--all while benefiting from the transformative cultural experience of living abroad.
Partners
- Admissions nomination partners: Mawhiba, MiSK, SRSI, Olympiad
- 56 U.S. Universities where KGSP students commit to their undergraduate studies
- Program delivery partner: Institute of International Education (IIE)
How to apply
The KGSP receives nominations of top-ranked high school seniors throughout the Kingdom from select partners including Mawhiba, MiSK, SRSI, Olympiad and schools. Students who have not been nominated by the above partners for the KGSP may register their interest to apply by completing the online KGSP Interest Form.