Abu Dhabi University (ADU) works on developing and empowering outstanding students, encouraging them to conduct and achieve their educational goals. Based on this objective, the ADU has offered scholarships and financial aid programs in different categories to cover the student’s educational expenses. The scholarship will be available to students with excellent academic performance to pursue their master’s and bachelor’s programs.

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) scholarships are open to students of all nationalities and backgrounds. International students can apply for various schemes, such as the Athletic Scholarship for sporting excellence and team spirit and the Family Tuition Waiver that benefits siblings and generations with reduced tuition fees. However, some scholarships are restricted to specific groups. The Abu Dhabi University Scholarship is exclusively for UAE residents and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) national candidates. At the same time, the H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarship is limited to those who attended public secondary schools in the UAE.

Any Abu Dhabi University scholarship period is four years, or upon graduation, which might be sooner. In some cases, students should fulfill English language requirements.

Applicants do not need to re-apply for a scholarship as long as they meet the scholarship maintenance requirements outlined in the details of each scholarship section.

The scholarship application process starts after a student formally gets admission to ADU and receives a unique student ID number. This ID number is to securely log in to a university-registered account with a section for Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Since student information includes academic records and has already been processed by the University upon admission, any scholarships for which the student will be eligible will appear on their account page. The student can select to fill out the online application form for any scholarship that appears here based on merit.

Key Details and Dates for the Spring and Summer Semester

Spring Semester

• 16 February 2024 – Registration deadline for newly admitted students
• 19 February 2024 – First day of classes
• 23 February 2024 – Payment deadline

Spring Term B Semester

• 29 April 2024 – First day of classes for Postgraduate Students
• 30 April 2024 – Payment deadline

Summer Semester

• 28 June 2024 – Registration deadline for newly admitted students
• 1 July 2024 – First day of classes
• 2 July 2024 – Payment deadline

Scholarship Duration: 4 years

Host University: Abu Dhabi University (ADU)

Location: United Arabic Emirate

Level of Study: Undergraduate and Master

Eligible Countries: Check the scholarships for countries

Scholarships Available at ADU

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) UAE scholarships apply to both Master’s programs and undergraduate degrees, and the University offers several different options that give every individual a chance to experience the benefits of higher education. Please review the available scholarships at ADU:

The postgraduate scholarships of Abu Dhabi University include the following programs:

• Merit-based Graduate Scholarships: Applicants with an undergraduate CGPA of a minimum of 3.5 (or equivalent) willing to pursue their postgraduate studies at ADU are eligible for a 25% waiver on tuition fees.
• Alum Scholarships: ADU alums willing to continue their graduate studies at any of ADU’s branches at the postgraduate level will be eligible for a 20% waiver on tuition fees.

The undergraduate scholarships offered at Abu Dhabi University include:  

• Athletic Scholarships: 25% waiver on tuition fees for continuing Abu Dhabi University students each academic year.
• Academic Scholarships: 20% tuition fee waiver for continuing Abu Dhabi University students
• University Scholarships: Starting from 15% up to 50% tuition fee waiver for UAE residents and GCC candidates providing officially attested documents
• Family Tuition Waiver: The Family Tuition Waiver applies to related students, including siblings, spouses, or parents with multiple enrolled students at ADU.
• H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarships: This fully funded Scholarship offers a 100% waiver on tuition, application, registration fee, student services fee, and health service fee.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should fulfill specific requirements for the Abu Dhabi University Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarships:

1. Merit-based Graduate Scholarships:

• To maintain the scholarship, applicants should provide at least a CGPA of 3.5 in the Master level program
• If students qualify for multiple postgraduate waiver programs, they must choose one and cannot switch during their entire study.
• Failure to meet the minimum required Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in any semester results in the loss of the waiver for the following semester. Upon reaching the required CGPA again, the waiver is automatically reinstated.
• Students found guilty of violating a student code of conduct or academic integrity offense lose the waiver for the remaining study at ADU.
• The merit-based tuition waiver applies to winter and summer terms but does not cover repeated courses, including grades F, WA, and W.

2. Alum Scholarships:

• To maintain the scholarship, applicants should provide at least a CGPA of 3.0 in the Master’s level program.
• If a student qualifies for multiple postgraduate scholarships, waivers, or grants, they must choose one scheme without the option to change during their entire study.
• Failure to meet the minimum CGPA in any semester results in the loss of the tuition fee scholarship for the following semester. Once the CGPA reaches the required score, the scholarship is reinstated automatically.
• Students violating the student code of conduct or committing an academic integrity offense forfeit the tuition fee scholarship for all subsequent semesters.
• Postgraduate tuition fee scholarships for ADU alums cover Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer semesters.
• All postgraduate scholarships, waivers, and grants for ADU alums apply to credit hour tuition fees and exclude repeated courses, including grades F, WA, and W.

3. Athletic Scholarships:

• The Athletics Scholarship is granted to students actively participating in ADU sports teams (as a coach, captain, or player) with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.75.
• The scholarship applies throughout the student’s enrollment at ADU with full-time status (minimum 12 credit hours).
• English language proficiency, as defined by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, must be met.
• An approved recommendation letter from the ADU Student Affairs Department is required.

To maintain this scholarship, one should provide the following:

• A CGPA of 2.75, at least
• Enrollment of 12 passed credit hours from last semester, but for Winter and Summer terms
• Minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours registered in the current semester, but for Winter and Summer terms
• The scholarship does not cover any repeated courses, such as courses graded as F, WA, and W
• Recommendation letter approved by the ADU Student Affairs Department

4. Academic Scholarships:

• This scholarship is for continuing students who get at least a CGPA of 3.60 for two consecutive semesters
• This scholarship is applicable for the period the student has enrolled at ADU with full-time status

To maintain this scholarship, applicants should provide the following:

• A minimum CGPA of 3.60
• At least 12 passed credit hours per semester, but for Winter and Summer terms
• The scholarship does not cover any repeated courses, including courses graded such as F, W, and W

5. University Scholarships:

• University scholarship is for UAE residents and GCC nationals who meet the specified criteria
• Students who have newly graduated from secondary school and joined ADU within two years of their secondary school graduation will be eligible for scholarships with a value from 15% up to 50% waiver on tuition fees.
• Meeting the English language requirements
• This scholarship applies to the period the student is enrolled at ADU with full-time status (a minimum of 12 credit hours).

To maintain this scholarship, applicants should provide the following:

• A minimum CGPA of 3.60
• At least 12 passed credit hours per semester but for Winter and Summer terms.
• The scholarship does not cover repeated courses, including graded courses such as F, W, and W.

6. Family Tuition Waiver:

• This scholarship is for multiple family members studying an undergraduate course at ADU; the family tuition waiver applies based on the number of enrolled family members.
• A 15% waiver is granted to each student when two family members are enrolled.
• A 20% waiver is granted to each student when three family members are enrolled.
• A 25% waiver is granted to each student when four or more family members are enrolled.

To maintain this scholarship, applicants should provide the following:

• Each family member must maintain a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5.

7. H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarships:

• This scholarship is for the top 20 public secondary school graduates in the UAE who are newly admitted and join the University in the fall semester of the year they graduate only.
• Receipt of this scholarship depends upon the selection and formal approval of the Office of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed AI Nahyan.
• The scholarship is for the period the student who is enrolled at ADU on a full-time basis (at least 12 credit hours)
• Meeting the English language requirements
• EmSAT or equivalent international exams are necessary, with a minimum EmSAT Math score of 1,200, English 1,600, and Arabic score of 900 for all colleges.

To maintain this scholarship, applicants should provide the following:

• A minimum CGPA of 3.70
• At least 12 passed credit hours per semester, but for Winter and Summer terms
• The scholarship does not cover any repeated courses, including courses graded such as F, W, and W

Required Documents

Applicants should provide the following documents:

• Online application form
• High school certificate and transcript or equivalent
• Offer letter from UAE Ministry of Education
• Passport size photo
• Copy of valid passport
• English language proficiency records such as IELTS, TOEFL IBT, and TOEFL ITP (taken at ADUKG or AmidEast institute only)
• Any other supporting documents

How do you apply for an Abu Dhabi University Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship?

Interested applicants must receive an offer letter from the admission department of ADU and get their student ID number.

The ID number allows the students to open their university account with the Financial Aid and Scholarship section, or applicants can apply online.

 

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Applicants must check the ADU website for more scholarship details or read the FAQs for any questions.

 

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