Introduction

Are you a recent bachelor’s or master’s degree graduate looking for development and ka advance your career in KAPSARC politics, economics, or energy? A fully financed one-year training program, including income, insurance, allowances, practical mentorship, and exposure to other countries, is provided by the 2025 KAPSARC Graduate Development Program in Saudi Arabia. This program is revolutionary for the following reasons.

About KAPSARC

The King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) is a leading independent think tank headquartered in Riyadh. It focuses on energy economics, sustainability, and policy. Internationally respected, it holds UNEP observer status and ranked top 15 in MENA think–tank indices kapsarc.org+3kapsarc.org+3opportunitiescorners.com+3scholarshipregion.com+8fullyscholarships.com+8facebook.com+8fullyscholarships.com+2opportunitiescorners.com+2opportunitiescorners.com+2en.wikipedia.org+1opportunitiescorners.com+1. Under Saudi Vision 2030, KAPSARC plays a key role in crafting data-driven energy policy.

GDP Program Overview

KAPSARC’s GDP is a 12-month, fully supported program based in Jeddah, starting September 2025 opportunitiescorners.com+1fullyscholarships.com+1. Trainees join one of two tracks:

• Enabling: MIS, HR, Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, Translation

• Consulting: Public Policy, Energy Studies, Economics, Engineering fullyscholarships.com+1kapsarc.org+1

You’ll deepen your technical and soft skills through real-world projects and mentorship.

Who Can Apply

• Nationality: Open worldwide kapsarc.orgopportunitiescorners.com

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s holders (class of 2024–25)

• GPA: Minimum 4.0/5, 3.2/4, or 60% opportunitiescorners.com+1fullyscholarships.com+1

• English: IELTS ≥6.5 or TOEFL iBT ≥79 opportunitiescorners.com+1fullyscholarships.com+1

Financial & Professional Benefits

This program offers a full benefits package:

• Monthly salary + GOSI social insurance

• Paid annual leave

• Medical insurance covering you, your spouse, and children kapsarc.org+7opportunitiescorners.com+7fullyscholarships.com+7x.com+2fullyscholarships.com+2kapsarc.org+2

• Housing & transportation allowances

• Round-trip airfare

• Textbooks and professional development funds opportunitiescorners.comfacebook.com+5instagram.com+5facebook.com+5

Program Tracks in Detail

Enabling Track:
Geared toward roles in Business Administration, HR, Finance, MIS, and Industrial Engineering opportunitiescorners.com.

Consulting Track:
Focused on producing policy insights in Energy Studies, Economics, Engineering, or Public Policy kapsarc.org+3opportunitiescorners.com+3kapsarc.org+3.

Choose based on your career goals and academic track record.

Application Timeline

• Deadline: 30 June 2025 linkedin.com+3opportunitiescorners.com+3fullyscholarships.com+3

• Assessments & Interviews: July 2025 opportunitiescorners.com+1fullyscholarships.com+1

• Onboarding: August 2025

• Program Start: September 2025 

How to Apply

1. Visit KAPSARC’s Careers page and select ‘Graduate Development Program’ opportunitiescorners.comen.wikipedia.org+12kapsarc.org+12kapsarc.org+12.

2. Complete the online form and select your preferred track.

3. Upload essential documents: academic transcripts and certifications, CV, English test score, passport copy, and reference.

4. Submit before June 30, monitor emails for updates.

Selection Criteria

KAPSARC looks for:

• Academic strength with recent completion dates

• English fluency for cross-cultural communication

• Motivation aligned with energy-policy objectives

• Problem-solving skills and adaptability demonstrated in interviews

Life at KAPSARC

You’ll step into an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration, working alongside senior researchers fullyscholarships.comkapsarc.org. Expect to build industry connections through local and international forums, policy workshops, and exposure to real-world challenges.

Alumni Testimonials

Participants like Mazen, Reem, and Anmar speak of accelerated professional growth, effective mentorship, and rich global networks—highlighting how GDP transforms careers kapsarc.org.

Long-Term Impact

Participants enrich Saudi Vision 2030 through their work. Many alumni transition into full-time roles or globally impactful positions, continuing to shape energy and economic systems for years to come.

Tips for a Stellar Application

• Highlight energy-policy or business-focused academic projects

• Feature leadership, teamwork, and hands-on internships

• Emphasize intercultural adaptability

• Prep for situational and competency-based interview questions

FAQs

1. Can fresh graduates apply?
Yes—apply within a year of your graduation (2024–25).

2. Does the program support families?
Yes—insurance covers spouse and children; housing & transport allowances included.

3. What GPA is accepted?
Minimum 4.0/5, 3.2/4, or 60% depending on your grading scale.

4. Is there an application fee?
No—it’s completely free to apply.

5. What’s Jeddah like for living/students?
Vibrant city, warm climate, international community, and presence of cultural landmarks.

Conclusion

For graduates from throughout the world, the KAPSARC Graduate Development Program 2025 provides a unique and extensive launching pad. It’s a special chance to further a career in business, politics, or energy with full financing, technical training, mentorship, and professional exposure.