Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 79 views

    KAUST Scholarships Institute of International Education 520 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 740 Houston, TX 77027 U.S.A

    Uploaded by

    anon-266608
    The document provides instructions for completing the online application for KAUST Scholarships. It outlines 7 steps: 1) creating a user ID and password, 2) completing the application, 3) using an application inspector to check for completeness, 4) reviewing and printing the application, 5) submitting the application electronically, 6) tracking the application status for missing documents, and 7) ensuring all supporting documents are received. The supporting documents required include letters of recommendation, English proficiency test scores, and official academic transcripts.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    KAUST Scholarships Institute of International Education 520 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 740 Houston, TX 77027 U.S.A

    Uploaded by

    anon-266608
    79 views6 pages
    The document provides instructions for completing the online application for KAUST Scholarships. It outlines 7 steps: 1) creating a user ID and password, 2) completing the application, 3) using an application inspector to check for completeness, 4) reviewing and printing the application, 5) submitting the application electronically, 6) tracking the application status for missing documents, and 7) ensuring all supporting documents are received. The supporting documents required include letters of recommendation, English proficiency test scores, and official academic transcripts.

    Original Title

    InstrPage1

    Copyright

    © Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)

    Available Formats

    PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    The document provides instructions for completing the online application for KAUST Scholarships. It outlines 7 steps: 1) creating a user ID and password, 2) completing the application, 3) using an application inspector to check for completeness, 4) reviewing and printing the application, 5) submitting the application electronically, 6) tracking the application status for missing documents, and 7) ensuring all supporting documents are received. The supporting documents required include letters of recommendation, English proficiency test scores, and official academic transcripts.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    79 views6 pages

    KAUST Scholarships Institute of International Education 520 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 740 Houston, TX 77027 U.S.A

    Uploaded by

    anon-266608
    The document provides instructions for completing the online application for KAUST Scholarships. It outlines 7 steps: 1) creating a user ID and password, 2) completing the application, 3) using an application inspector to check for completeness, 4) reviewing and printing the application, 5) submitting the application electronically, 6) tracking the application status for missing documents, and 7) ensuring all supporting documents are received. The supporting documents required include letters of recommendation, English proficiency test scores, and official academic transcripts.

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pdf or txt
    You are on page 1of 6

    COMPLETING THE ONLINE APPLICATION

    King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Scholarship Office

    KAUST Scholarships
    Institute of International Education
    520 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 740
    Houston, TX 77027
    U.S.A.
    email: scholarships@kaust.edu.sa

    Read all instructions carefully before completing the application


    If you have any questions or problems, please contact the KAUST Scholarship
    Management staff at scholarships@kaust.edu.sa or 713-621-6300 ext. 23

    STEP 1: Record user ID and password in a safe place


    Your email address is your User ID. When you create an account for the on-line
    application, you must identify a password. Keep this information in a safe place. You can
    log in and out of the application as frequently as you like; however, you must have your
    User ID and password to do so. While you cannot change your User ID, you can change
    your password, if necessary, by clicking on “Update My Account” at the top of the Home
    page of the application.

    STEP 2: Complete the application


    You do not need to complete this application during one session. You can re-enter your
    application as many times as you like before submitting it. But remember: once you
    submit your application, you can make NO MORE changes to it.

    All forms in this application are to be completed in English. Items must be answered
    completely and carefully.
    Some helpful “tips”:

    • Avoid using all capital letters when answering items, it is better to use upper and
    lower case, e.g., Ron Smith.
    • You can copy and paste information into all text boxes.
    • In the text boxes, you must limit your responses to the space provided.
    Information that exceeds the space provided will not display or print.
    • You can review each page of the application in its PDF format by clicking on the
    Preview button on the upper right-hand corner.
    • Preview your application to be sure that all of your text will be viewable to the
    selection panel members.
    • Closing out of the PDF view will bring you back to your application.
    • You will write and submit two essays: ‘statement of purpose’ on page 4 and
    ‘personal essay’ on page 5.
    • On the essay pages, text entered that exceeds the space provided will display
    and print. However, keep your essays to one page when possible; multiple page
    essays are not recommended.
    • Your application will be accepted once all required items are completed.
    • The Application Inspector button on the Home page will check your application
    for completeness and prompt you to enter any missing information on required
    questions.

    If specific instructions for completing a question or item are provided in the application
    itself, please read them carefully. In addition, please review the following important
    information.

    Statement of Purpose Essay: The information you provide in your statement of


    purpose is an essential part of your application. You should take great care to write a
    clear and very detailed description of your future goals and how they relate to the
    KAUST Scholarships. Be sure to address your specific research interests and what you
    hope to contribute to the KAUST community. Leave a 1.5 inch (4cm) margin at the top of
    every page if you upload the essay from an off-line document. Review your essay by
    clicking on the Preview button.
    Item 29—Personal Statement: This personal statement should be a narrative
    statement describing your personal and academic strengths as well as why you view
    yourself as a competitive applicant.

    Address the following points in your essay: It should not be a mere listing of facts. It
    should include information about your leadership skills, international adaptability,
    willingness and ability to participate in KAUST enrichment activities around the world as
    well as future career plans. Describe any significant factors that have influenced your
    educational or professional development.
    NOTE: You have several ways in which you can create your essays and resume.

    • You can compose your essay on-line. Please note, there is a 40-minute "time
    out" function. In other words, you will need to either complete your essay in 40
    minutes or periodically save your essay. You will not be able to customize the
    formatting of your essay.
    • You can copy and paste text from another document and edit online. Again, you
    will have a 40-minute "time out" function. You will not be able to customize the
    formatting.
    • You can upload text from another document. This is the only option where you
    will be able to have special formatting, e.g. bold, underline, headers, double-
    spacing. While you cannot edit an uploaded document on-line, you can delete
    your upload, make your corrections in your document off-line, and upload again.
    • You must leave a 1.5 inch (4 cm) top margin on every page of your uploaded
    essays to allow space for the header that will appear on the print version of your
    application.
    • Please click the PREVIEW button on the essay pages to review your essay. You
    must use the "Back" browser button to return to your essay. Closing out of
    this view will exit you from your application.

    Item 30—Additional Information: You must upload scanned copies of the required
    additional documents on this page including your English language proficiency test
    results. If your referees were unable to complete your letters of reference using the
    online system, you can also attach scanned letters of reference here.
    • Page 7—University or Post-secondary Transcripts: You can send your
    transcripts electronically by scanning copies of your university or other post-
    secondary transcripts and then attaching them to this online application by
    uploading them on page 7. Detailed instructions for uploading scanned
    documents are located on page 7 of the application. Original transcripts must be
    sent to KAUST Discovery Scholarships.
    • Letters of Reference/Recommendation: You must have three letters of
    reference submitted on your behalf. Letters of reference are extremely important.
    They should be written by professors or teachers under whom you have studied
    or pursued research or by someone who has supervised you in work related to
    your field of study. Letters of reference should not be written by persons related
    to you either by blood or marriage or by personal friends. The letters should be
    written in English if possible. If they are not, an original English translation must
    be provided. Your recommenders have two ways to submit their letters.

    1. You can print out the Letter of Reference form and forward it to your
    recommenders. They will then complete the forms and mail them
    to the KAUST Scholarships.
    2. Your recommenders can complete the forms online and submit
    electronically. You must click on the Recommendation button on the
    Home page of this application to register your recommenders.

    STEP 3: Application inspector


    Before you can electronically submit your application, it will automatically be reviewed for
    completeness. If there is missing data, you will be prompted to add specific items.

    STEP 4: Review and print your application


    Review a PDF version of your application and print a copy for your records.

    STEP 5: Submit your application


    After completing this application and thoroughly reviewing it, submit it electronically to
    the KAUST Scholarship Office.
    Note carefully, after submitting your application electronically, you will be able to access
    it in a printable PDF format. However, you will not be able to make changes to your
    application.

    STEP 6: Track your application for missing documents


    At the bottom of the home page of your application, there is a 'track your status' link. If
    items are missing, they will be identified here. Only missing items will be identified. This
    table will be routinely updated by the KAUST Scholarship Office. Please return
    periodically to check the status of your application before the closing date.

    STEP 7: Supporting documentation needed to complete your application


    Your application is not considered complete until the KAUST Scholarship Office receives
    all your supporting documentation. The KAUST Scholarship Office will inform you if any
    additional documentation is needed. At a minimum, you can expect that the following
    documents will be needed: three letters of reference/ recommendation, TOEFL or IELTS
    reports, and official academic transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended. If
    official transcripts are not issued in English, official translations are required.

    a. Academic transcripts: For the KAUST Discovery Scholarship program, applicants


    can initially submit student copies of academic records. Upon selection, you will be
    required to submit official, complete and certified academic documents covering the
    entire period of study at university and other post-secondary institutions. These
    documents must include:

    1. One certified official record (transcript) from each university or post-secondary


    institution you attended, even those schools from which you did not receive a
    degree or diploma. Transcripts should list the subjects you studied and the
    grades you received during each year of your enrollment. Official transcripts are
    expected to be submitted directly from the schools in sealed envelopes to the
    KAUST Discovery Scholarship Office. All transcripts must be in English.
    2. Certified, official evidence of each post-secondary or university degree, diploma
    or certificate awarded to you should be included as part of the completed
    application. A scanned copy can be posted to the online application site.
    b. Tests of English Language Proficiency: A measure of your English language
    proficiency is a requirement for applicants whose native language is not English (or
    whose prior program of study was conducted in a language other than English). The two
    accepted exams are:

    1. IELTS (International English Language Testing System): This exam is jointly


    managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council,
    and IDP: IELTS Australia. For further information, go to
    http://www.www.ielts.org/. Make sure to select the "Institute of International
    Education" as the recognizing body to which you would like your scores sent.
    2. TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): This exam is administered by
    the Educational Testing Service. For further information, go to
    http://www.www.toefl.org/.

    KAUST is not responsible for late or incomplete applications submitted by candidates.


    If you have any questions during the on-line application process, please email KAUST
    Scholarship advisors at: scholarships@kaust.edu.sa

    You might also like