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2025 Abu Dhabi University Scholarships for Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs in the UAE

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Abu Dhabi University Scholarships for Bachelor’s and Master’s Programs in the UAE

Eligible Degree

  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Abu Dhabi University (ADU)

Brief Overview

  • Abu Dhabi University offers various scholarships to support outstanding students financially, enabling access to quality higher education. Scholarships are available for both UAE and international students, covering full or partial tuition fees, and in some cases, additional fees like application and health services.

Details of the Scholarship

  • Duration of Coverage: Scholarships are valid for up to four years or until graduation, whichever comes first.
  • Application Process: Eligible students can apply for scholarships after they receive their unique student ID upon formal admission to ADU. Available scholarships appear on the student’s account page, and students can submit applications directly online.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Each scholarship category has specific requirements, including CGPA thresholds and additional achievements in academics or sports.
  2. For certain scholarships, like the H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarship, only UAE public school graduates in the top 20 and with specified EmSAT scores are eligible.

Eligible Countries

  • Some scholarships are exclusive to UAE residents and GCC nationals, while others are open to all nationalities. International students may apply for scholarships like the Athletic Scholarship and Family Tuition Waiver but are not eligible for the Abu Dhabi University Scholarship or H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarship.

Scholarship Values

  • H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarship: 100% tuition, application, registration, student services, and health fees waiver for top UAE public secondary school graduates.
  • Athletic Scholarship: 25% tuition waiver for students with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, who participate actively on ADU sports teams.
  • Academic Scholarship: 20% tuition waiver for undergraduate students with a CGPA of 3.6 or higher for two consecutive semesters.
  • Merit-Based Graduate Scholarship: 25% tuition waiver for master’s students with a CGPA of 3.5 or higher.
  • Alumni Scholarship: Available to master’s students with a CGPA of 3.0 or higher.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

  • Eligible students can log in to their ADU account using their student ID to view and apply for available scholarships. Required documents should be uploaded, and the completed application form must be submitted online.

Application Guidance

  • Scholarships are available under seven main categories, including Academic, Athletic, and Alumni scholarships. Additional details are provided in the Financial Aid and Scholarships section of the ADU account page.

Application Timeline:

Winter Semester

  • 3 January 2025 – Registration deadline for newly admitted students
  • 6 January 2025 – First day of classes
  • 7 January 2025 – Payment deadline

Spring Semester

  • 21 February 2025 – Registration deadline for newly admitted students
  • 24 February 2025 – First day of classes
  • 28 February 2025 – Payment deadline

Spring Term B Semester

  • 28 April 2025 – First day of classes for Postgraduate Students
  • 29 April 2025 – Payment deadline

Summer Semester

  • 27 June 2025 – Registration deadline for newly admitted students
  • 30 June 2025 – First day of classes
  • 1 July 2025 – Payment deadline

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