Fellowship

The KAUST Fellowship 2027 provides fully funded graduate study opportunities at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia for outstanding international students pursuing research-intensive Master's and PhD degrees. All admitted Master's and PhD students are eligible to receive the KAUST Fellowship, subject to the university's fellowship conditions. The fellowship provides comprehensive financial support, including full tuition and bench-fee coverage, a monthly living stipend, accommodation, health insurance, and relocation support. For Fall 2027 entry, KAUST offers Master's, MS/PhD, and PhD programs across a wide range of science, engineering, technology, and related research disciplines. Fall 2027 applications open on September 28, 2026, with a current application deadline of January 3, 2027. Spring 2027 admission is available only for PhD applicants. The Round 1 application deadline is September 27, 2026, and the Spring semester begins on January 17, 2027. Applicants are evaluated holistically based on their academic record, research interests and potential, motivation, and overall suitability for their selected program. Applicants must meet KAUST's academic, English-language, and document requirements. The KAUST Fellowship is intended to allow students to focus on graduate study and research without the financial burden of tuition and major living expenses. Individual fellowship benefits may vary according to the student's degree level and circumstances.

The Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) 2027/28 is a prestigious international fellowship funded by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong for outstanding students from around the world who wish to pursue a full-time PhD at participating Hong Kong universities. For the 2027/28 academic year, 400 PhD fellowships will be awarded. The fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$344,400 and an annual conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$14,400 for up to three years. Additional support may be available from the host university for awardees who require more than three years to complete their PhD. Applicants may apply for up to two PhD programmes or departments at one or two participating universities. The application has two stages: applicants must first submit an initial application through the HKPFS Electronic System and obtain an HKPFS Reference Number, then submit full PhD admission applications directly to their selected universities before the relevant university deadlines. Applicants from all countries and regions are eligible to apply, provided they meet the admission requirements of their selected PhD programme. Selection considers academic excellence, research ability and potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership ability. The HKPFS covers a broad range of academic and research fields through eight participating Hong Kong universities. Because individual universities and PhD programmes may have additional admission, English-language, document and application requirements, applicants should carefully check the requirements of their selected programme before applying.

The Bow Seat True Blue Fellowship is a global youth leadership program supporting young innovators who use creative approaches to address ocean, waterways, and climate change challenges. Selected fellows receive project funding, mentorship, capacity-building opportunities, and access to an international network of young environmental leaders. The fellowship supports youth-led projects that create meaningful environmental impact through art, storytelling, design, and other creative methods.

The Bow Seat True Blue Fellowship is an environmental youth opportunity from Bow Seat Creative Action for Conservation for young people developing creative, community-based work connected to ocean conservation, climate action, and environmental advocacy. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to environmental issues and a clear project or initiative that can create meaningful impact. Because this is a fellowship rather than a university degree scholarship, applicants should carefully review the current official fellowship announcement for the eligible age range, project requirements, award amount, timeline, and submission requirements before applying.