Many students get confused between the terms KAUST Fellowship and KAUST Scholarship. At King Abdullah University of Science and Technology KAUST both terms are often used together. However it is important to understand how they are used and whether there is any real difference between them.
What is the KAUST Scholarship
The KAUST Scholarship refers to the fully funded financial support that the university offers to international students who are admitted to Masters MSPhD and PhD programs. This scholarship covers everything you need to study and live at KAUST including
- Full tuition fee
- Monthly stipend
- Free accommodation
- Health and dental insurance
- Airfare and relocation support
There is no separate application for the scholarship. If you are admitted to KAUST you automatically receive this scholarship.
What is the KAUST Fellowship
The KAUST Fellowship is the official name of the funding program that provides the scholarship benefits. It is not a separate award or different from the scholarship. Instead the fellowship is the form in which the scholarship is delivered.
In simple words
- Scholarship means you get full funding
- Fellowship is the name of the funding package you receive after admission
Key Points to Understand
- Both the KAUST Fellowship and KAUST Scholarship refer to the same financial support
- All admitted students automatically receive the fellowship
- There is no need to apply for it separately
- The word fellowship is more commonly used in graduate research programs because it often includes research funding and a monthly living allowance
Why Does KAUST Use the Term Fellowship
KAUST is a research-focused university. Most of its graduate programs involve research work under faculty supervision. That is why the university uses the term fellowship instead of just scholarship. A fellowship often includes
- Research support
- Supervision by a professor
- Regular progress evaluation
- A higher monthly stipend in some cases
Final Conclusion
There is no real difference between the KAUST Scholarship and the KAUST Fellowship. Both mean that your education is fully funded. The term fellowship is simply the official name for the funding program offered by KAUST.
If you are accepted into any program at KAUST you do not need to worry about cost because the KAUST Fellowship will cover everything.