Khalifa University of Science and Technology in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is offering fully funded scholarships for postgraduate programs. The 2025 Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, including a generous monthly stipend, tuition coverage, and additional benefits for international students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral degrees at the institution.
Scholarship Overview
Khalifa University offers its graduate students a robust scholarship program that covers all necessary educational expenses. This includes a monthly stipend of AED 40,000 (approximately $10,890), tuition, textbooks, medical insurance, airfare, and visa fees. The scholarship aims to attract outstanding international students to study at one of the leading science and technology institutions in the Middle East.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2025 Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Academic Qualifications:
- For direct admission from a Bachelor’s to a PhD program: A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 from a reputable accredited institution.
- For Master’s to PhD admission: A Master’s degree in a relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 3.25 out of 4.0 from a reputable accredited institution.
- English Proficiency:
- iBT TOEFL score of 91 or equivalent.
- Academic IELTS score of 6.5.
- 1550 EmSAT English score.
- GRE Score:
- A minimum quantitative score of 150 in the GRE, with all three sections attempted.
- References:
- Two referee recommendations provided via an online form.
- Written Statements:
- A statement of purpose (500-1,000 words).
- A research statement (500-1,000 words) for PhD applicants.
- Interview:
- An admission interview.
Benefits of the Scholarship
The Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship offers several tiers of support, with the fully funded Tier Scholarship covering the following:
- Full tuition fees.
- A basic monthly stipend of AED 20,000.
- An additional monthly allowance of AED 20,000, subject to approval.
- Textbooks provided by the university.
- Support for attending international research conferences.
- Medical insurance for full-time international students.
- Flights between the home country and Abu Dhabi for full-time overseas students.
- UAE visa application fee coverage.
- A commitment to work with Khalifa University or a nominated entity upon graduation for a period equivalent to the period of study.
Required Documents
Applicants must prepare the following documents in a clear and legible format for online submission:
- Certified copy of Bachelor’s/Master’s degree certificate.
- Equivalency certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education for degrees earned outside the UAE.
- Official school transcript showing the grading scale.
- English language proficiency score certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, or EmSAT).
- GRE score report.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Statement of Purpose (500-1,000 words).
- Passport-style photograph with a white background.
- Copy of valid passport (and UAE visa for international applicants residing in the UAE).
- Copy of Family Book (Khulasat Al Qaid) for UAE Nationals only.
- Valid UAE national ID card for those residing in the UAE.
- Research Statement (500-1,000 words) for PhD applicants.
Application Process
To apply for the 2025 Khalifa University Graduate Scholarship, follow these steps:
- Program Selection: Choose the postgraduate program you wish to study.
- Review Requirements: Ensure you meet all the application requirements.
- Scholarship Review: Understand the scholarships available for postgraduate students.
- Submit Application: Complete and submit your application through the provided online portal.
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Deadline: The application deadline is September 2, 2024.
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