• Introduction
• Eligibility
• Program Information
• Application Process

Introduction

The William Jefferson Clinton Scholars at the American University in Dubai seeks to further the goals of the Clinton Presidential Foundation to strengthen the capacity of people in the United States and throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. In partnership with the American University in Dubai, the program will provide American students the opportunity to expand their educational and cultural horizons by studying in the Arab world.

President Clinton has acknowledged the leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to make Dubai a model for intercultural harmony and understanding.

President Clinton gave public recognition to this during his keynote address at AUD’s Fifth Commencement (June, 2002) in which he cited the multi-cultural composition of AUD’s student body consisting of over eighty nationalities, as a microcosm of Dubai’s multi-ethnicity. In this spirit, the Clinton Presidential Foundation and AUD have established this program to encourage others to witness this diversity.

In order to be eligible for a scholarship, a student must currently be enrolled as a fulltime undergraduate degree candidate at an accredited four-year college/university in the United States. It is expected that recipients will demonstrate exemplary academic achievement. Provision has been made for up to ten students per semester. Preference will be given to students who show interest in being exposed to the Middle Eastern and Islamic cultures for the first time.

Clinton Scholars will receive:

• A full waiver of tuition for one term;
• Dormitory housing at the American University in Dubai on a shared-room basis

Scholars must carry a full load of academic credit (12-16 hours) during each semester of study and 9 credits during the summer session. If scholars fail to remain in good academic standing as defined by AUD’s academic standards or fail to adhere to the AUD code of conduct, program participation will be terminated. Board, texts, transportation and extracurricular activities are the financial responsibility of the student.

In order to apply, a student must complete an application for The William Jefferson Clinton Scholars at The American University in Dubai. A student must complete and submit together the following for the application to be deemed complete:

• The Clinton Scholars Application Form;(PDF, 133KB)
• A 500-word personal statement addressing the qualities that distinguish the applicant for The William Jefferson Clinton Scholars Program;
• One letter of recommendation;
• Official copy of the applicant’s current undergraduate transcript showing that the applicant:
• is in good academic standing [i.e., 3.0 CGPA or equivalent] at the institution from which he/she is applying;
• has completed or is completing one full year of study as a full-time student at a four-year accredited U.S. college or university;
• A resume indicating work and leadership experience;
• Written approval from his/her advisor at his/her educational institution, indicating that the applicant is eligible to study abroad and have credits earned at AUD counted towards his/her degree program; Course Authorization Form.
• The form can be submitted at a later stage once AUD schedule is released on our web-site; Click here to view Schedules. Click here to view AUD Course Descriptions.
• Students of consent age or their legal guardian(s) must sign the Clinton Foundation Waiver;
• Disclosure of Educational Records Form.
• Reservation and Enrollment Agreement.
• 1 picture for AUD's ID.
• AUD Health History Form. This form must be signed and stamped by a Physician. Please click here to download.

Submission deadlines are as follows