Applications are now open for the KAPSARC Graduate Development Program (GDP) 2025 in Saudi Arabia. This is a fully funded, 12-month opportunity for recent graduates from around the world to gain hands-on experience across various fields. The program is designed to help participants build the skills and knowledge needed for professional success. The KAPSARC GDP will begin in September 2025, with selected candidates traveling to Saudi Arabia to live and work at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC). There is no application fee, and the program is open to individuals with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Further details on financial support, eligibility criteria, and the application process can be found below.

Details About KAPSARC Graduate Development Program 2025 in Saudi Arabia

• Host Country: Saudi Arabia
• Location: KAPSARC, Jeddah
• Duration: One Year
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 30th June 2025

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

• Monthly Pay
• Personal and Professional Development
• Registration in the General Organization of Social Insurance (GOSI)
• Paid Leaves
• Medical Insurance for the Trainees, Spouse, and Children
• Housing and Transportation Allowance

Tracks

KAPSARC has two GDP tracks, which are:

• Consulting
• Enabling

Enabling Majors

By joining the Enabling track, trainees will develop specialized technical skills in business enabling functions such as:

• Management Information Systems (MIS)
• Human Resources
• Industrial Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Administration
• Finance
• Public Relations & Communication
• English Translation
• Project Management
• Marketing

Consulting Majors

By joining the Consulting Track, you will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team, working on timely and relevant projects in the energy sector, data analysis, and communication.

• Public Policy
• Finance
• Engineering
• Business Administration
• Economics
• Energy Studies

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants from around the world are eligible to apply.
• Degree Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
• GPA Requirements:
  • 4 out of 5
  • 3.2 out of 4
  • 60 out of 100
• Language Proficiency Requirements:
  • IELTS 6.5 (Academic)
  • TOEFL IBT: 79 and above
• Additional Requirements:
  • Graduated 2024 – 2025
  • Certificate equivalency for degrees obtained abroad
  • Experience less than 1 year
  • If the graduation certificate has not been obtained, attach the graduation statement.

Timeline

• Assessment: July 2025
• Interviews: July 2025
• Onboarding Starts: August 2025
• Program Starts: September 2025

How to Apply for the KAPSARC Graduate Development Program 2025?

Candidates will typically fill out an online application form, upload their documents, and provide any required personal or academic details. The Link to the official website is below.