Canadian University Dubai Scholarships Announced 2024-25

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has taken a significant stride towards making high-quality Canadian education more accessible to a diverse range of students. In a move that underscores their commitment to fostering inclusivity and recognizing the importance of diversity, CUD has launched a series of scholarship programs aimed at removing financial barriers and special needs from the educational journey.

CUD is delighted to offer the following scholarship opportunities:

Undergraduate Scholarships:

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

Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships:

Study Scholarship

These scholarships are open to all students, regardless of their citizenship, provided they meet the admission requirements. To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time in four or more academic courses per semester. Scholarship recipients are also required to maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) according to the specific requirements outlined for each scholarship. It’s important to note that these scholarships are not applicable for summer semesters and are valid only for current tuition fees.

Students are encouraged to apply for more than one scholarship if they meet the eligibility requirements. In the event that a student qualifies for multiple reductions or scholarships, they will have the opportunity to choose the scholarship with the highest value. However, it’s crucial to understand that scholarship recipients or those who qualify for a reduction in tuition fees may not appeal the decision or the percentage of reduction assigned; the decision is considered final.

Application Deadlines:

For the fall semester: July 7th
For the spring semester: December 20th

Please be aware that late or incomplete scholarship applications will not be considered by the scholarship committee. Applicants are required to email their scholarship application forms, along with all supporting documents as detailed in the relevant sections of different scholarship types, to scholarship@cud.ac.ae.

Academic Excellence Scholarship:

To be eligible for the Academic Excellence Scholarship, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours.
Scholarships awarded for the fall semester are valid for one year, provided the CGPA is maintained as per the information provided, and the student registers for at least 12 credit hours per semester.
For the spring semester, scholarships are valid for one semester only.
High school students need to meet specific academic averages for different tuition waivers, while renewing students must maintain a specified CGPA.

Sports Scholarship:

The Sports Scholarship is intended for elite athletes who have achieved success at least at the city level.
Tuition waivers of up to 40% can be applied based on sports achievement level and academic performance.
These scholarships are valid for one semester only.
High school applicants must have a minimum academic achievement of 70%, while renewing students must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

Financial Hardship Scholarship:

These scholarships aim to provide access to higher education to students facing financial hardship.
Tuition waivers of up to 40% are applied on a case-by-case basis.
These scholarships are valid for one semester only.
High school applicants must have a minimum academic achievement of 75%, while renewing students must achieve a minimum CGPA of 2.8.

Special Needs Scholarship:

Designed to support students with disabilities, providing a tuition reduction of up to 40%.
Eligibility criteria are determined on a case-by-case basis for students applying at the point of admission.
Current students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.0 to be eligible.
Deadlines for these scholarships must be met.

Special Talent Scholarship:

Meant for talented individuals who have achieved success at a city level or beyond in their field.
Tuition waivers of up to 40% can be applied based on achievements and academic performance.
These scholarships are valid for one semester only.
High school applicants must have a minimum academic achievement of 70%, while renewing students must achieve a minimum CGPA of 3.0.

Study Scholarship (Spring 2023-24 New Student – 10%):

Students must register for a minimum of four courses or 12 credit hours in the Spring 2023-24 semester.
Payment conditions and deadlines apply.
Students can combine this offer with other applicable fee reductions and merit scholarships.
The fee reduction is applicable to credit courses only and is not applicable to non-credit courses and incidental fees.

For more details on these scholarships and the application process, please visit the official CUD website or contact scholarship@cud.ac.ae. CUD encourages all eligible students to explore these opportunities and embark on their educational journey at Canadian University Dubai.