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KFF invests in Muslims of
distinguished academic ability to complete their higher education in
science, medicine or engineering at prestigious universities
globally and aspire to return to their communities to contribute to
its advancement.
SCHOLARSHIP
OBJECTIVES
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To enable Muslims to complete
their higher education in science, medicine or engineering.
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To contribute to the
advancement of knowledge in science, medicine and engineering in
Muslim societies.
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To raise the social and
economic standards of each scholar and his/her society by
providing superior educational opportunities.
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To encourage Muslims to be
ambassadors of Islam thus improving the perception of Islam in the
West.
The conditions of the
scholarship award, application and selection procedures are as
follows:
GENERAL
GUIDELINES
KFF intends to award 20 KFF
Scholarships in 2006 to outstanding Muslims from any country. The
awards are tenable at any prestigious European, American or Canadian
university, as well as universities in New Zealand and Australia, or
any other industrially advanced country. The award covers two to
three years study in science, medicine, or engineering at
postgraduate levels. Scholarship awards are conditional upon
university admissions, thus candidates must submit an official acceptance
letter from the university before the application
deadline.
ELIGIBILITY
To qualify for the 2006
awards, candidates must meet all of the following requirements:
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Practicing Muslim with sound
understanding of Islamic Principles.
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Obtained a minimum GPA of 3.5
from a 4.0 scale at undergraduate or masters studies.
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Under 35 years of age.
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Received an official
acceptance letter from a top university for post-graduate
studies.
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Displayed foreign language
proficiency (if required).
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Sound physical health.
FINANCIAL
AWARDS
The total value of a KFF
Scholarship varies according to the selected university and travel
arrangements. The Scholarship includes:
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A personal monthly allowance
to cover residence and cost of living expenses at the rate of
US$1200.
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All tuition fees paid
directly to the university.
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If required, a stipend
towards the cost of preparation of any thesis submitted for
examination.
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One economy class ticket to
and from the Scholars country of once during the span of the
scholarship.
MARRIAGE
Married persons are eligible
for KFF Scholarships, however, a spouse or dependants allowance, or
travel allowance for a male guardian traveling with a female
scholarship recipient is not paid by KFF.
SELECTION
PROCEDURES
As future ambassadors to Islam,
with knowledge and sound understanding of their religion, King
Faisal Scholars will strengthen their communities and contribute to
its advancement whilst strengthening the true perception of Islam,
globally. King Faisal Scholars are not only scholastic but they
possess outstanding leadership and communication skills. They
contribute to community services and uphold the best of
character.
KFF employs a three-step
selection process to choose the King Faisal Scholars. KFF
Scholarship management team will screen all submitted applications
based on the objectives of the scholarship program and will select
semi-finalist to be interviewed by international selection panels in
cooperation with various Royal Embassies of Saudi Arabia and Saudi
Arabian Cultural Offices for the 2006 King Faisal Scholars.
Subsequently, the KFF Scholarship Board will officially select the
winners.
During the selection process,
the selectors will look for intellectual abilities, outstanding
character and social contributions to society. The selectors will
take into account the Scholars academic achievements, other
activities and social contributions to society. Preference will be
given to those candidates who express a strong willingness to
contribute to Muslim societies.
Details of interview schedule
including locations, dates, and times will be posted on the KFF
website.
NOTIFICATION
List of semifinalists and
interview dates and locations will be posted at http://www.kff.com on June 14. Semifinalist must confirm
their interview by June 20.
SCHOLARSHIP
CONDITIONS
The award is to be used only
for tuition, fees, books, room and board or other specifically
approved expenses. If the Scholar receives supplements from the
educational institute or from other foundations, institutions or
organizations, the combined benefits from all sources may not exceed
the costs of tuition, fees, books, and room and board as prescribed
by the institutions cost-of-attendance budget.
KFF has the authority to
terminate a scholarship due to unsatisfactory academic performance
or failure to uphold reputable character.
Due to special cases, such as
illness, a Scholar may defer receipt of the KFF Scholarship award
for up to one year.
KING FAISAL
SCHOLAR ACCOUNTABILITY
Scholars academic studies
are of paramount importance and should be given the utmost priority.
For this reason, scholars are required to maintain a 3.5 GPA from
4.0 for all semesters. KFF or its designated representative will be
periodically assessing the progress of all scholars.
Based on the objectives of KFF
Scholarship Program, scholars are required to return to their
countries or any other Muslim country to work in their specialized
fields to aid in its development and advancement for a period of no
less than the duration of the scholarship following completion of a
KFF Scholarship. Scholars who fail to fulfill this condition will be
required to repay all funds received.
Scholars are allowed to work in
the country of post-graduate studies for a maximum of 1 year after
completion of a KFF Scholarship.
PREPARATION OF
APPLICATION & REQUIRED MATERIALS
Applications
Copies of the 2006 KFF
Scholarship Rules & Regulations and application forms can be
printed from the following links on A4 size paper. If appropriate,
below documents and forms are also available in Microsoft Office
Word 2003 format to be downloaded and printed (click on word icon
below to download):
The 2006 KFF Scholarship
Application must be completed and submitted to:
Scholarship Department
King Faisal Foundation
P.O.
Box 352
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11411
The completed 2006 Application
and ALL required materials must be received at KFF
headquarters on
or before May 15.
All required materials must be
endorsed by either:
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a designated member of staff
at the applicants previous educational institute;
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present employer;
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an official agency in the
applicants country;
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or by the Saudi Cultural
Attaché Office at the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia.
REQUIRED
MATERIALS
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Completed KFF Scholarship
Application.
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Social Strategic
Plan:
Analyze a current social problem in your area of
expertise that is affecting your community. Your plan should
define the problem, detail your solution and identify the major
obstacles to the execution of your strategic plan. Your strategic
plan should include your major players and true statistical data
to support your case.
- 800 word limit -.
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Resume (page limit).
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All official college
transcripts of colleges attended.
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Official acceptance letter
for postgraduate studies in either science, medicine or
engineering from a leading university.
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Completed English Language
Proficiency Form (if applicable).
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Official medical
certificate.
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Three letters of
recommendation.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
All items must be submitted to
KFF no later than May 15.
Faxed applications are not
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