Apply Link:https://www.adu.ac.ae/admissions/how-to-apply?utm

Why This Scholarship Matters.

What do fully funded scholarships mean in reality?

For PhD Scholarships

Master’s with a good academic record

A number of awards involve work or research experience.

Full-time study commitment

Notes on English Proficiency

Approved tests are (but not limited to):

IELTS Academic

TOEFL (IBT / CBT)

EmSAT English (for UAE residents)

Equivalent international tests

Scholarship and program minimums also differ.

📋 Required Documents (Typical List)

When you apply for scholarships through the ADU, you will typically need:

📌 Submission of online ADU application form

📌 High School Diploma / Bachelor’s/ Master’s certificates

📌 Official academic transcripts

📌 Passport copy

📌 Passport-size photo

📌 English language test scores

📌 Letters of recommendation (for some awards)

📌 Statement of purpose / leadership essays (for competitive awards .

How to Apply – Step-by-Step:

Choose Your Program

Choose what type of program you are interested in (Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD).

Apply for Admission

head over to the ADU official application page here:

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Complete the admission form

Upload relevant documents                     

Submit an application fee (if applicable)

Receive Student ID

You are assigned a student ID once you are admittedby ADU. This activates your Scholarship & Financial Aid section in the ADU student portal.

Apply for Scholarships

Login to the ADU student portal → Financial Aid & Scholarships → Search for scholarships that fit.

Upload supporting documents

Complete questionnaires or essays

Wait for Results

After submission, ADU reviews applications. News about the scholarships is generally sent through email or on the student portal.

🔎 Application Tips

✨ Apply Early: Sought–after fellowships, such as the Chairman’s and Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarships, are highly competitive — early applications increase your odds.

✨Highlight achievements: Awards, leadership skills, community service and extracurricular activities will come in handy for merit-based scholarships.

✨ English score: if you do not have the highest in tocfl test, please practice and try to get higher level.

✨ Maintain Grades: It matters for renewable awards like Academic Scholarships.

Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Overview)

🔹 General Eligibility (Most Scholarships)

✔️ Accepts international students as well as UAE residents (depending on scholarship)

✔️ Accepted and registered to ADU with valid student ID

✔️ Must be full time (minimum credit load of 12 units for undergraduate students)

Scholarship Types at ADU

Admission and Aid: A.D.U. offers various awards, some that are full enough to be considered fully funded and others that are partial.

🏆 1. Chairman’s Scholarship (Fully Funded)

100% tuition fee waiver + exempted from payment ofmajor fees

Very competitive award for excellent students

International and UAE/GCC applicants eligible

👑 2. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarship (full scholarship)

For excellent high school graduates (especially UAE government high schools)

100% tuition + fees covered

Key fully funded award at ADU

📊 3. University Scholarship (Partial)

Tuition waivers approx 10–50%

For residents of UAE and GCC based on merit

📈 4. Academic Scholarship (Partial)

Around 20% tuition discount

For the student in high Blackboard GPA standing while enrolled

⚽ 5. Athletic Scholarship (Partial)

Up to 25% tuition waiver

For college athletes

🎓 6. Alumni Scholarship (Partial)

Approx 20% tuition waiver

For ADU alumni entering a postgraduate programme

Documents You’ll Typically Need

What you need to apply for scholarships through the student portal:

✔ Valid passport copy

✔ Academic transcripts & certificates

✔ Evidence of proficiency in English (if required)

✔ Reference letters (for certain awards)

✔ Statement of purpose or personal statement/essay (competitive awards)

✔ Any additional documents that are needed for any of your scholarships

🧠 Scholarship Maintenance Rules

Once awarded, many scholarships require:

➡ Earning and maintaining a certain GPA each semester

➡ Being enrolled full-time

➡ Preventing a failing grade or too many repeats

➡ Remaining in your current program unless you hold a change of status except for that allowed:

Failure to meet a requirement can result in your scholarship being suspended or reduced.

📌 Last Advice Before You Apply

✔ Apply early for admission: Scholarship consideration usually begins after you are admitted.

✔ Begin 2–3 months before deadlines: Highly competitive scholarships typically have internal review timelines.

✔ Have strong supporting documents: Essays, recommendations and profiles count in the top awards.

✔ Check for nationality restrictions: Some scholarships (such as Hamdan Scholarship) might be region specific.