Full Scholarship for Graduate Programs
Full scholarship is available to qualified talented students who meet Masdar Institute’s high admission standards.
The requirements are as follows:
- A relevant undergraduate degree
Undergraduate degrees must be in the fields of science, engineering, or information technology - High CGPA from a recognized university
The minimum CGPA for consideration of admissions is 3.0 on a scale of 4.0 - High GRE scores
The minimum score required on the GRE Quantitative for consideration of admissions is 700.
There is no cut-off score for the Verbal and Analytical but these scores are also important and evaluated. The GRE exam cannot be waived. - High TOEFL (or academic IELTS)
The minimum TOEFL score required is 91 (IBT) on the international TOEFL. The minimum academic IELTS score is 6.5. The TOEFL/IELTS can only be waived for native English speakers (e.g., Native American or native UK students, etc.).
Students accepted into the Masdar Institute will be offered a full scholarship which includes the following:
- 100% tuition fee scholarship
- Textbooks
- Laptop
- Medical Insurance
- Housing
- International students will receive reimbursement for travel expenses (economy class air-ticket) into Abu Dhabi and back home after completion of studies. Travel expenses (return economy class air-ticket) back to the student’s home country at the end of the 1st year of studies will also be reimbursed.
- Reimbursement of TOEFL and GRE exam fees (upon registration at Masdar Institute and submission of original receipts)
- A competitive stipend per month (cost of living allowance) which is currenlty set at 4,000AED.
The scholarship and benefits are subject to the student maintaining a minimum CGPA as determined by Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and satisfactory progress on their research.
Scholarship Deadline: 31 May 2011