Study in UAE: Canadian University Dubai Undergraduate Scholarships 2024/2025 for International Students

Canadian University Dubai Scholarships are awarded to international Undergraduate students based on the student’s academic performance.

Application Deadlines:

• 7th July 2023
• 20th December 2023

Eligible Countries: International

To be taken at (country): Dubai, UAE

About the Award: Canadian University Dubai offers the following scholarships:

• Academic Excellence Scholarship
• Sports Scholarship
• Financial Hardship Scholarship
• Special Needs Scholarship
• Special Talent Scholarship

Eligibility: 

• Scholarships are open to all students of any citizenship who have met all the admission requirements.
• Scholarships are awarded to full-time students enrolled in four academic courses or more per semester. For financial hardship and special needs scholarships, the number of academic courses students must enroll in will be considered on a case-by-case basis, although, where possible, a minimum of four academic courses is recommended. Please note that scholarships can be granted for credit-bearing courses only.
• Students must maintain the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) necessary in order to continue their scholarship. For special needs scholarships, the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) necessary in order to continue their scholarship will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Students can apply in successive years, but scholarships are only valid for two successive semesters, i.e. Fall and Spring. Scholarships are not valid for Summer semesters.
• Scholarships are only valid for current tuition fees.
• You can apply for more than one scholarship, provided you meet the eligibility requirements. If a student qualifies for more than one reduction, scholarship or discount, the student will be given the chance to choose the benefit with the highest value.
• All remaining fees (tuition and housing) must be paid promptly to receive and maintain your scholarship.

Selection Criteria: 

50% tuition waiver

High school students need to have attained an academic average of 99%* or above to apply for a 50% tuition waiver.

For current CUD students renewing their scholarship, the semester CGPA after the semester must be 3.98 or higher to continue receiving a 50% tuition waiver.

40% tuition waiver

High school students need to have attained an academic average of between 95 – 98.9%* to apply for a 40% tuition waiver.

For current CUD students renewing their scholarship, the semester CGPA after the semester must be between 3.95 – 3.97 to continue receiving a 40% tuition waiver.

30% tuition waiver

High school students need to have attained an academic average of between 90 – 94.9%* to apply for a 30% tuition waiver.

For current CUD students renewing their scholarship, the semester CGPA after the semester must be between 3.9 – 3.94 to continue receiving a 30% tuition waiver.

20% tuition waiver

High school students need to have attained an academic average of between 85 – 89.9%* to apply for a 20% tuition waiver.

For current CUD students renewing their scholarship, the semester CGPA after the semester must be between 3.85 – 3.89 to continue receiving a 20% tuition waiver.

10% tuition waiver (returning students only)

High school students who were granted an automatic 20% tuition waiver for their first semester at CUD and have maintained a 3.8 – 3.84 CGPA, may be eligible for a 10% tuition waiver on the subsequent semester.

The Guiding Principles for Canadian University Dubai scholarships (See in Scholarship Webpage Link below) must be met.

Number of Scholarships: Not specified

Value of Scholarships: 10-50% Tuition Waiver

How to Apply: 

• the scholarship committee will not consider late or incomplete scholarship applications.
• Applicants must email their scholarship application forms (or visit the scholarship section of Student Affairs), along with all supporting documents (as detailed in the relevant sections on the different scholarship types) to scholarship@cud.ac.ae

Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

Award Provider: Canadian University Dubai

Important Notes: Please note that the number of scholarships awarded is limited. You must meet the minimum selection criteria for the relevant category for your application to be considered by the scholarship committee. The amount to be awarded depends on the financial need and/or academic qualifications of the applicant.