AUS scholarships are designed to recognize achievement and expand access to high-quality education. The university offers a range of merit-based awards for students with strong academic performance, alongside need-based financial grants for those who demonstrate financial need, as well as specialized scholarships that reward leadership, talent and consistent academic excellence. Together, these scholarship programs reflect a broader institutional commitment to ensure that admission and success at AUS are shaped by ability and potential, not financial circumstance. By investing in students through these scholarships, AUS continues to build a diverse academic community where motivated students from different backgrounds can pursue their studies with confidence and the support needed to fully focus on their academic and personal growth.
Read more about our diverse scholarship and grant opportunities for new students, which open doors to a world of opportunities.
President’s Scholarship
The President’s Scholarship is open to applicants who have completed their secondary education outside the UAE and covers 100 percent of tuition and lab fees and an application fee waiver. It also provides a monthly stipend for the duration of the scholarship, on-campus housing, three round-trip tickets for awardees during their years of study, and student medical insurance. It is offered for qualifying first-time students who enroll at AUS in the fall semester. The selection process depends heavily on academic excellence and a series of other requirements that showcase students’ achievements. The scholarship is renewable for students who continue to maintain the scholarship requirements.
Chancellor’s Scholarship
The Chancellor’s Scholarship is open to applicants who have completed their secondary education in the UAE. It includes full coverage of tuition and lab fees, application fee waiver, on-campus housing and student medical insurance. It is offered for qualifying first-time students who enroll at AUS in the fall semester. The selection process depends heavily on academic excellence and a series of other requirements that showcase students’ achievements. The scholarship will be renewable for students who continue to maintain the scholarship requirements.
Merit Scholarships
Merit Scholarships are automatically awarded to highly qualified new first-time applicants at the time of admission, and no separate application is required. These scholarships cover 10 to 20 percent of tuition and lab fees. To be eligible, students must have achieved an average equivalent to 95 percent and above in Grades 10 and 11; Grade 12 results are not considered in the evaluation. Decisions on merit scholarship eligibility will only be given after the application evaluation is complete. Transfer students are not eligible for a Merit Scholarship.
All scholarship offers are subject to the availability of funds and are not guaranteed. AUS reserves the right to discontinue Merit Scholarships at any stage of the admissions process.
Sharakah School Scholarships
Partner Sharakah Program Schools can select/nominate one exceptional student (an AUS applicant) from their school for the Sharakah School Scholarship of 45 percent remission on tuition, lab/technology fees and on-campus housing (sharing for women and men; single and double for men only). These scholarships are highly competitive and are awarded only in fall semesters.
Rashid bin Humaid Athletic Scholarship
The Rashid bin Humaid Athletic Scholarship aims to nurture both academic and athletic excellence among the AUS student body. The scholarship provides financial assistance to new or continuing students that demonstrate exceptional athletic prowess, academic merit and a passion for sportsmanship. It aims to open the door for aspiring student-athletes and empower them to achieve their full potential on and off the field.
Scholarships for Continuing Students
Not only are many of these scholarships renewable, we also offer scholarships specifically for continuing students that recognize their academic excellence or contributions to extracurricular activities and athletics. You can read more about these on our website.
Financial Grants
The university has designated funds available for undergraduate students with limited financial resources. We also offer a Family Tuition Grant for families with more than one student enrolled at AUS at a time, as well as a Study Tour Grant to help eligible students enroll in credit-bearing AUS study tours abroad.
Find Out More
Click here for more information about our grants and scholarships, including details on the application process and eligibility requirements. You can also contact the Office of Financial Grants and Scholarships using the channels mentioned below. Our scholarship advisors will be happy to assist you.
- scholarship@aus.edu
- +971 6 515 2060/2072/2034/2055
- Book an online meeting with a Grants and Scholarships advisor.
For more information about studying at AUS, please visit our page for prospective students.