Scholarships – United Arab Emirates
Scholarship requirements and application dates, with a link to the official body.
| Tier | Provider | Minimum | What you get | Source | Where you stand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree scholarship - Scholarships Abroad | United Arab Emirates | 90% | Scholarship to an SCO-approved university abroad. UAE national; graduated from Grade 12 no more than two years ago; admission from an approved university; English test, SAT maths for foreign-curriculum students and subject marks for the chosen major; interview. University students transferring in need a CGPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0 and must not be past their second year. | مكتب البعثات الدراسية - Bachelor's degree scholarship admission terms and conditions (Scholarships Abroad) Last checked: | |
| Bachelor's degree scholarship - Scholarships In UAE | United Arab Emirates | 90% | Scholarship to an SCO-approved university in the UAE. Same conditions; must not be employed or hold another grant. Students already enrolled need a CGPA of at least 2.80 out of 4.00 after their first semester. | مكتب البعثات الدراسية - Bachelor's degree scholarship admission terms and conditions (Scholarships Abroad) Last checked: | |
| Elite Fields of Study | United Arab Emirates | 90% | Bachelor's scholarship at a top university. UAE national aged 17-24; Grade 11 final average 85% or higher; unconditional offer from a top university by May 2026; IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 67. | Bachelors Overview - Abu Dhabi Scholarships (ADEK) Last checked: | |
| General Stream - Ministry of Education; General Technical Stream | United Arab Emirates | 90% | Bachelor's degree abroad at a MoFA-approved university, then the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy and the diplomatic corps. | MOFA Scholarship Program - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked: | |
| American System; Other Systems | United Arab Emirates | 90% | Same; school transcript listing all related instructional subjects. | MOFA Scholarship Program - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked: | |
| Creative Fields of Study | United Arab Emirates | 85% | Bachelor's scholarship in a creative field at a top-ranked university. UAE national aged 17-24; Grade 11 average 80% or higher; creative portfolio; 2 reference letters; offer for a creative field; IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 67. | Bachelors Overview - Abu Dhabi Scholarships (ADEK) Last checked: | |
| Advanced Stream - Ministry of Education; Advanced Technical Stream; SABIS System | United Arab Emirates | 85% | Same. | MOFA Scholarship Program - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked: | |
| Elite Stream - Ministry of Education; Advanced Science Program | United Arab Emirates | 80% | Same. | MOFA Scholarship Program - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked: | |
| Khotwa scholarship (community college abroad, then transfer to university) | United Arab Emirates | 60% | Study abroad at a community college with a homestay, earn an Associate Degree and transfer credits to a university. UAE national; IELTS 3.5 or above within the last two years; National Service Completion Letter (male applicants); willing to commit to a homestay. | Our Criteria - Khotwa - ADEK Last checked: | |
| 20% Honor Discount | Ajman University | 4% | 20% tuition discount; 15 credit hours or more | Ajman University Student Handbook 2026-2027, 12. Discounts for College Honor Students Last checked: | |
| 15% Honor Discount | Ajman University | 3.8% | 15% tuition discount; CGPA 3.8 - 3.99; 15 credit hours or more | Ajman University Student Handbook 2026-2027, 12. Discounts for College Honor Students Last checked: | |
| 10% Honor Discount | Ajman University | 3.6% | 10% tuition discount; CGPA 3.6 - 3.79; 15 credit hours or more | Ajman University Student Handbook 2026-2027, 12. Discounts for College Honor Students Last checked: |
How it is calculated
Each tier is shown with its minimum, what it offers and its source. You reach a tier when your percentage is equal to or above its minimum.
Worked example: 91.5 >= 90: meets the minimum to apply (selection is still competitive).
What is a scholarship (بعثة / منحة)?
A scholarship pays for study at home or abroad. Each programme sets its own minimum marks, eligible fields of study and application dates, published by the body that runs it.
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