Canadian University Dubai 2023-2024 Scholarships for the Spring Semester Intake, UAE

At Canadian University Dubai, we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing a quality, Canadian education for all. We understand the importance of difference and diversity, and we do not want financial limitations or special needs to get in the way of your enrolment. To alleviate some of this concern and to reward high academic achievers, CUD offers the following scholarships: 

At Canadian University Dubai, we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing a quality, Canadian education for all. We understand the importance of difference and diversity, and we do not want financial limitations or special needs to get in the way of your enrolment. To alleviate some of this concern and to reward high academic achievers, CUD offers the following scholarships: 

Disclaimer:

All statements in this publication concerning requirements, amounts, conditions or other matters are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice.

Undergraduate

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

• Table of Content
• About Canadian University Dubai
• Canadian University Dubai Scholarships for the Spring Semester Intake
• Aim and Benefits of Canadian University Dubai Scholarships for the Spring Semester Intake
• Requirements for Canadian University Dubai Scholarships for the Spring Semester Intake Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Canadian University Dubai Scholarships for the Spring Semester Intake
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Canadian University Dubai

The Canadian University Dubai, popularly known as CUD, is a private university of higher education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, founded in 2006. The Canadian University Dubai offers education based on the Canadian curriculum. The university was originally known as Centennial University of Dubai. This title was changed to Canadian University Dubai once it became an independent Canadian institution. The university maintains its ties with the original Ontario-based university, offering students transfer programs after their second year... read more... continue reading

Canadian University Dubai Scholarships for the Spring Semester Intake

Application Deadline	20 Dec 2023
Country to study	United Arab Emirates
School to study	Canadian University Dubai
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	Canadian University Dubai
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Canadian University Dubai Scholarships for the Spring Semester Intake

Academic Excellence Scholarship Allocations

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 at the conclusion of 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 at the conclusion of 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 at the conclusion of 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 at the conclusion of 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.

* UAE Secondary School Certificate or equivalent

New Students  (1st semester)		Returning students (2nd semester and beyond)
High school degree	Tuition waiver	CGPA	Tuition waiver
-	-	3.8 - 3.84	10%
85% - 89.9%	20%	3.85 - 3.89	20%
90% - 94.9%	30%	3.90 - 3.94	30%
95% - 98.9%	40%	3.95 - 3.97	40%
99% - 100%	50%	3.98 - 4.0	50%

The Guiding Principles for Canadian University Dubai scholarships must be met

Sports Scholarship

This scholarship is meant for elite and talented athletes from any sport who have competed and achieved success at least at a city level. Sports Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s sports achievement level and their academic performance.

Benefits:

• A tuition waiver of up to 40% can be applied accordingly.

Financial Hardship Scholarship

• The objective of these scholarships is to promote access to higher education to students facing financial hardship.

Benefits:

• A tuition waiver of up-to 40% can be applied as evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Special Needs Scholarship

• We at Canadian University Dubai pledge to provide an inclusive learning environment and to support the cognitive, emotional and creative development of students with disabilities. Special needs may be justified by physical or other disabilities.

Benefit:

• Students eligible for a Special Needs Scholarship will benefit from a tuition reduction of up to 40%.

Special Talent Scholarship

• This scholarship is meant for elite and talented individuals from any field who have competed and achieved success at a city level or beyond. Special Talent Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s achievement level and their academic performance.

Benefits:

• A tuition waiver of up to 40% can be applied accordingly

 

Requirements for Canadian University Dubai Scholarships for the Spring Semester Intake Qualification

• 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 receiving scholarship funding. The specific CGPA requirements vary according to the type of scholarship applied for. These details are outlined in the specific scholarship descriptions.
• Scholarships are not valid for summer semesters.
• Scholarships are only valid for current tuition fees.
• Students can apply for more than one scholarship, provided they meet the eligibility requirements. In case a student qualifies for more than one reduction, scholarship or discount, the student will be given the chance to choose the scholarship with the highest value.
• All remaining fees (tuition and housing) must be paid promptly in order to receive and maintain the scholarship.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Canadian University Dubai Scholarships for the Spring Semester Intake

Please note that the number of scholarships awarded is limited and students must meet the minimum selection criteria for the relevant category in order for their application to be considered by the scholarship committee. The amount to be awarded depends on the specific criteria outlined for each scholarship.

Application Deadlines:

• The scholarship application deadline for the spring semester is December 20th.

Application Deadline

December 20, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Canadian University Dubai on cudportal.cud.ac.ae to apply

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 of the different scholarship types) to [email protected]

Please note that late or incomplete scholarship applications will not be considered by the scholarship committee.

 For more details visit: CUD website.