Foundation Year Writing Preparation
Foundation Year writing instructor Erick Hyde meets with a KGSP student to discuss feedback on writing
As part of the college application process, every applicant must tackle the challenging task of mastering the college admissions essay. Over a relatively short period during the Foundation Year, KGSP students learn to master the art of writing and perfecting a statement that reaches beyond grades and test scores to represent their individuality, uniqueness, and potential. KGSP recipients are fortunate to benefit from the specialized support of their Foundation Year advisors, instructors, and university writing staff.
A: Test scores will open the door for consideration to a great school, but a unique and well-written essay is what will make you stand out and get you accepted.
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