Scholarship of Design at Abu Dhabi University United Arab Emirates
Tuesday, February 24th, 2009His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Scholarship
* Full Scholarship covering tuition and university fees.
This scholarship is available to the top 10 secondary school graduates across the UAE. It is will be applicable for a maximum of 4 years per student, or upon graduation, whichever is sooner, and shall include the English requirement levels; it covers tuition and university fees.
During congratulatory ceremonies the qualifying students will be given formal notice that they are eligible for receipt of this scholarship.
Upon completion of the admissions package, the final list of qualifying candidates will be forwarded to the office of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Receipt of the scholarship is contingent upon formal approval from the Office of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
In order to maintain the scholarship after the first year, students must:
(i) Prior to completing English language levels, maintain a minimum of a B grade in credit courses;
(ii) Post completion of English language levels, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7, and
(iii) Hold a minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours per semester.
President’s Scholarship
This scholarship is available to students who can demonstrate outstanding academic records and excellent personal capabilities. It is for the duration of four years, or upon graduation, whichever is sooner, and is applicable post completion of the English Requirement, which must be completed within one year. It offers a 100 percent discount on tuition and includes university service fees.
In order to apply, students must submit:
Academic records demonstrating an average grade of 97 percent during the last three years (grades 10, 11,12) of secondary education;
A personal statement outlining the applicant’s outstanding academic and personal capabilities; and
Documents justifying qualification and achievement (i.e. Letter of appreciation from the Secondary School Principal, letters and/or certificates from social clubs for outstanding performance).
Upon completion of the admissions package, the final list of qualifying candidates will be forwarded to the Office of the President. Receipt of the scholarship is contingent upon formal approval from the Office of the President.
*Not all qualified applicants will receive the President’s Scholarship.
In order to maintain the scholarship after the first year, students must:
(i) Prior to completing English language levels, maintain a minimum of a B grade in credit courses;
(ii) Post completion of English language levels, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6,
(iii) Hold a minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours per semester, and
(iv) Dedicate 30 hours per semester, not including the summer term, towards some form of community service and charitable volunteer work, either on or off campus.
University Scholarship
This scholarship is available to first year students who graduate from secondary school with a high level of academic distinction. It is awarded automatically to all candidates who meet the specified criteria. The scholarship is not applicable to English requirements.
Secondary school graduates with an average of 95% - 100% will receive up to 30% tuition scholarships.
Secondary school graduates with an average of 90% - 94.99% will receive up to 20% tuition scholarships.
After the first year, students who maintain a distinguished level of academic standing may qualify automatically for the Academic Scholarship. In order to be considered for this scholarship, students must dedicate 30 hours per semester, not including the summer term, towards some form of community service and charitable volunteer work, either on or off campus.
Academic Scholarship
* 20 percent discount on tuition
This scholarship is available to continuing students who maintain a high level of academic distinction. It is awarded automatically to all candidates who meet the specified criteria. This scholarship is not applicable to English requirements.
Eligible students must maintain, for two consecutive semesters, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7 with at least 12 credits per semester.
In order to maintain the scholarship after the first year, students must:
(i) Prior to completing English language levels, maintain a minimum of a B grade in credit courses;
(ii) Post completion of English language levels, maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7,
(iii) Hold a minimum enrollment of 12 credit hours per semester, and
(iv) Dedicate 30 hours per semester, not including the summer term, towards some form of community service and charitable volunteer work, either on or off campus.