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THE KGSP

Fall Virtual Learning Interview

As social distancing restrictions were implemented at universities throughout the United States this fall, many KGSP students enrolled in classes remotely, either from the United States or Saudi Arabia.  

The dedicated team of KGSP Advisors are committed to maintaining a positive and effective advising relationship as students continued their education virtually. This important aspect of the Program ensures KGSP students maintain their academic progress, and have the resources to continue pursuing their goals, even while experiencing an atypical semester of learning.

In an interview with KGSP Undergraduate Advising Lead Stafford Oliver, Ahmed Aljohani, a junior majoring in Biology at Emory University, discusses virtual learning and the impact that it has had on his fall semester. Their conversation highlights the necessity of effective time management, the importance of utilizing university and KGSP resources, and the need to take advantage of supplemental skill-building exercises.




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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.  

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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.

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KGSP ADMINISTRATION

The KGSP is administered by KAUST Academy under the leadership of Dr. Sultan Al-Barakati. KAUST Academy is mandated by KAUST to support the acceleration of Saudi Arabia's knowledge-based economy by providing world class training programs in emerging technologies aligned with Vision 2030. KAUST Academy crafts these unique learning interventions by exporting the intellectual DNA acquired by KAUST for the benefit of the entire Kingdom.