Scholarship for Master - King Faisal Foundation
KFF invests in Muslims of distinguished academic ability to complete their higher education in science, medicine or engineering at prestigious universities globally, who aspire to return to their community to contribute to its advancement.
Scholarship awards are conditional upon university admissions, thus candidates must submit an official acceptance letter from the university before the application deadline.
Candidates must meet all the following requirements:
- Practicing Muslim with sound understanding of Islamic Principles.
- Obtained a minimum GPA of 3.5 from a 4.0 scale at undergraduate or masters studies.
- Under 35 years of age.
- Received an official acceptance letter from a top university for post-graduate studies.
- Displayed foreign language proficiency (if required).
- Sound physical health.
During the selection process, the selectors will look for intellectual abilities, outstanding character and social contributions to society. The selectors will take into account the ScholarÂ’s academic achievements, other activities and social contributions to society. Preference will be given to those candidates who express a strong willingness to contribute to Muslim societies.
Value:
Fees, maintenance, return travel
Number of awards per year:
20
Funding applies to:
Open to applicants from a range of countries
Funding notes:
Check eligibility with Funder.
Funding duration:
2-3 years
Application deadline: 15 May 2007
Deadline notes:
Check dates with Funder.
Contacts and how to apply
Contact details:
Scholarship Department
King Faisal Foundation
P.O. Box 352
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11411
Website: http://www.kff.com/english/scholarships/ScholarshipsIndex.html
Administrative contact and how to apply:
Applications must be posted, not sent by fax, with all relevant, endorsed, documentation. Forms avaialble from website.
