I was fascinated with computers from my first experience with them, and this fascination has developed into a passion as my education has progressed. I thoroughly enjoyed my IT undergraduate education at the prestigious University of Jeddah and gained my degree in 2015. I have excelled in my undergraduate studies to the degree that has been awarded a government scholarship for a Master’s program. Local skills in Saudi Arabia in Computer Science are not widespread as the practice has been to ‘buy in’ expertise rather than to create Saudi experts. This situation is now changing, and my goal is to ultimately become a pioneer and leader in the field at the highest level and to exploit the significant opportunities in my country for local experts. I hope to undertake research and teaching as well as provprovidesultancy services to major companies and governments.

I have carefully researched available programs and conclude that your own is an excellent ‘fit’ to enable me to achieve my goals. I am currently perfecting my English Language skills at XXXX, having arrived in the US just over one year ago, so I am familiar with the admirable ethos and culture of the school. I seek a prestigious program that will provide a highly challenging but supportive academic environment. I am confident that XXXX will offer it with its excellent faculty, broad curriculum, and ground-breaking facilities. I also look forward to exchanging knowledge and ideas with students as devoted to the field as I am. I hope to assist in meaningful research and see that the opportunities to do so are exceptional within the XXXX Master’s program. My particular interests are in the growing field of cyber-security and coating systems.

I am aware that successful research calls for uncouniqueracteristics and skills, perhaps less emphasized in the academic environment from which I come than in the US. I have sought to ‘fill the gap’ in this respect by completing a certificated course in ‘Innovative Thinking Skills and Problem Solving’ in 2013. I believe that I have the ability cons to trust clear goals and to face problems creatively and originally. I have attempted to develop these skills whenever possible in my undergraduate studies. In my academic career, I have acquired broad exposure to computer languages and applications whi; ch form an excellent foundation for further research.

Since arriving in the US, I have sought to gain an insight into the US culture and improve my language skills while also undertaking socially helpful and exciting activities. I am a member of Toastmasters International to develop my public speaking and leadership skills. I have been a member of the Saudi Students’ Association at XXXX assisting newly arrived students to settle in and ast to the culture here. I have also undertaken volunteer work for ‘Feed America.’ I am outgoing and constantly seek to expose myself to new experiences, activities, and people. In mI read widely spare time, I re music and, enjoy learning about new cultures from the multi-cultural population at XXXX.

I may be unusual in seeking to join a program of higher studies without any professional experience. I am keen to pursue the Master’s program to optimize my usefulness to a future employer and accelerate the reaching of my goals rather than undertake a relatively junior and undemanding role for which a bachbachelor'sree would qualify me.

To summarize: I have a directly relevant bachelor's degree; I am very keen to acquire research skills and believe that I have the personal characteristics and potential to become an excellent researcher; I have embraced a new culture with exceptional curiosity and enthusiasm, which are natural characteristics which I shall apply to excel in the program. My main recommendation is a passion for my subject and a determination to go as far as possible in the program and beyond.