Financial Support Catalogue (New enrolled student spring 23/24)

Financial Support Catalogue
(New enrolled student spring 23/24)

American University in the Emirates is proud to offer our students the following scholarships/grants/aid options in support of their education.

UNDERGRADUATE

UNDERGRADUATE (BACHELOR’S) GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

1. PRIVILEGE CARDS & GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Funding TypeDescriptionAmountCGPACombinability Notes
ADNOC
  • Undergraduate students
  • Current employee or family member
  • All programs except Law and PR Arabic
25%3.0+None

ADNOC Employee and their family member must one of the following:

  • ADNOC ID
  • Access of ADNOC Offer Application
  • ADNOC Pioneer ID
  • ADNC Offers Car & Family Members
  • ADNOC Strategic Partner
  • Fertil Borouge
Al Saada Card Grant
  • Undergraduate students
  • Current employees of General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners
    Affairs (Dubai)
  • Valid card in student’s name
25%3.0+None 
Esaad Card Grant
  • Undergraduate students
  • Valid Esaad card in student’s name OR
  • Have an eligible family member as listed on the back of a valid
    Esaad card
25%3.0+NoneProof of family relation*
FAZAA Card Grant
  • Undergraduate students
  • Valid FAZAA card in student’s name
20%3.0+None 
Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services 
  • Undergraduate students
  • Employees of Dubai Ambulance
25%3.0+None

100% scholarship for 1 employee who is of people of determination, with proof of DCAS
nomination letter

50% scholarship to 10 employees, with proof of DCAS nomination letter

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Grant
  • Undergraduate students
  • Current employees
20%3.0+None 
Dubai Police Grant 
  • Undergraduate students
  • Current or retired employee OR
  • Have parent or spouse who is a current or retired employee
25%2.6+NoneProof of family relation*
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai (GDRFA) Grant
  • Undergraduate students
  • Current or retired employee OR
  • Have parent or spouse who is a current or retired employee
25%3.0+NoneProof of family relation*
Government Employee
Grant
  • Undergraduate students
  • Current UAE government employee
15%3.0+
  • Early Payment
  • Family Grant
  • Financial Aid
  • High School
  • University Merit

100% government owned entities are eligible

Semi-government organizations not entitled

2. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS
Funding Type Description Amount CGPA Combinability Notes
Athletic Scholarship
  • Undergraduate students
  • Registered athletes on an AUE team
  • Nominated by Athletic Coordinator
1st Team: 50% Sub.: 25% 2.6+ None
Family Grant
  • Undergraduate students
  • Two or more registered immediate family members (siblings, parents, spouse, children)
  • Registered in courses simultaneously
10% per family member 3.0+
  • Early Payment
  • Family Grant
  • Financial Aid
  • High School
  • Government (15%)
  • University Merit
Must be registered and have AUEID numbers. Proof of family relation*
High School Merit Scholarship
  • Undergraduate students
  • Final high school average of 85 or higher
  • High school graduate within two years of enrolling at AUE
  • Granted for first four consecutive semesters of study
20% (HS Average 95%+) 15% (HS Average 90-94.9%) 10% (HS Average 85-89.9%) 3.0+
    • Can be combined
  • Early Payment
  • Family Grant
  • Financial Aid
  • Government (15%)
  • University Merit
University Merit Scholarship
  • Undergraduate students
  • Min. 45 credit hours completed
CGPA 3.60 – 3.89: 10% CGPA 3.90 – 4.0: 15% 3.6+
    • Can be combined
  • Early Payment
  • Family Grant
  • Financial Aid
  • High School
  • Government (15%)

Additional Notes (Undergraduate Financial Support)

  • Deadline to apply for scholarships/grants
    • Fall semester August 28, 2024
    • Spring semester January 2, 2025
  • Deadline to apply for financial aid
    • Fall Semester August 23 , 2024
    • Spring Semester December 27,2024
  • Repeated courses will not be included in the scholarship/grant
  • Proof of familial relation: If the middle and family names do not match, student must provide proof of familial relation (marriage certificate, family book, passport, etc.)
  • Terms and Conditions apply
Financial Aid

At AUE, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, and we understand that financial challenges should never hinder the pursuit of higher education. That’s why AUE offers a wide range of financial aid support to students who need assistance. For further information, please contact the Student Life and Community Engagement Office.

GRADUATE

GRADUATE (MASTER’S) GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Graduate – Master’s Degree (Starting Fall 2023-2024)
Funding TypeDescriptionAmountCGPANotes
ADNOC
  • Graduate students
  • Current employee or family member
  • All programs
25%3.0+

ADNOC Employee and their family member must one of the following:

  • ADNOC ID
  • Access of ADNOC Offer Application
  • ADNOC Pioneer ID
  • ADNC Offers Car & Family Members
  • ADNOC Strategic Partner
  • Fertil Borouge
AUE Alumni Scholarship
  • Graduate students
  • Graduated from an AUE undergraduate (Bachelor’s) program
40%3.25+ 
Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services
  • Graduate students
  • Current employees
25%3.25+

100% scholarship for 1 employee who is of people of determination, with official DCAS nomination letter

50% scholarship to 10 employees, with official DCAS nomination letter

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) Grant
  • Graduate students
  • Current employees
15%3.25+ 
Dubai Police Grant
  • Graduate students
  • Current or retired employees; OR
  • Have parent or spouse who is a current or retired employee
25%3.0+Proof of family relation*
Esaad Card Grant
  • Graduate students
  • Valid Esaad card in their name OR
  • Have an eligible family member as listed on the back of a valid Esaad card
25%3.25+Proof of family relation*
Government Employee Grant
  • Graduate students
  • Currently UAE government employee
25%3.25+ 
General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (Dubai) Grant
  • Graduate students
  • Current or retired employees; OR
  • Have a mother, father, husband or wife who is a current or retired employee
25%3.25+Proof of family relation*

Additional Notes (Graduate Financial Support)

  • Deadline to apply or Fall 2024 Financial Support is: 30th August 2024.
  • Graduate students can receive one scholarship/grant per semester
  • Repeated courses will not be covered in the scholarship/grant
  • Proof of familial relation: If the middle and family names do not match, student must provide proof (marriage certificate, family book, passport, etc.)
  • Terms and conditions apply