Welcoming KGSP Undergraduate Freshmen!
From early August to early October, KGSP advisors traveled across the U.S. to 11 university campuses to provide KGSP freshmen with valuable guidance on this next exciting academic transition. During each visit, advisors strategized with students on how to maximize key campus resources, and on best practices for academic success as undergraduates. Advisors also facilitated community-building activities and connections between the new freshmen class and KGSP upperclassmen already studying at the university, whose expertise as peer mentors provide uniquely-valuable support and guidance. Welcome to the KGSP class of 2021!
KGSP Freshman Orientation Lunch at the University of Colorado, Boulder with peer mentors and their KGSP Advisor.
STUDENT PROFILE
KGSP students represent the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s future scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and thought-leaders. As both individuals and as a community, they reflect the KAUST mission of driving scientific discovery through excellence in education and cutting-edge research, and share a commitment to fostering innovation, economic development, and social prosperity throughout the Kingdom and the world.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Selection to the KGSP is extremely competitive, and currently by invitation only. Successful applicants are Saudi Arabian students in their final year of high school who demonstrate impressive academic credentials within STEM fields, meaningful extra-curricular achievements, and who share the KAUST ethos of continuous discovery. Learn more here.
KGSP ADMINISTRATION
The KGSP is administered by the Office of Strategic National Advancement at KAUST, under the direction of Vice President & Senior Associate to the President, Dr. Najah Ashry. Strategic National Advancement directs the university's strategy to serve Saudi Arabia's transformational priorities: Through initiatives in young talent and Saudi workforce development, social responsibility, and national engagement, the Office contributes to a thriving innovation ecosystem by building knowledge capacity, creating opportunities, and strengthening impact.
—King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz al Saud
1924 – 2015