Knowledge is a power beyond measure. At DAMAC Holding, we believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to develop their skills and enhance their knowledge in every aspect. And to help achieve their dreams, DAMAC Holding has created the DAMAC Achievers Scholarship Program. The Program offers deserving UAE national students an opportunity to hone their knowledge at American University in Dubai without the financial burden. The Scholarship rewards academic excellence and gives impetus to students to achieve greater scholastic levels. It also provides a fitting reward for hard work and outstanding achievement.
The scholarships are open to all AUD prospective Engineering, Visual Communication, Interior Design and Business undergraduate students. New applicants to one of AUD's degree programs must have at least an 85% grade average (or equivalent).
Students should submit all the required documents for admission upon applying. Incomplete files may not be considered.
Students whose academic results are issued after the Scholarship deadline (i.e. students following the British, IB. curriculum) may be conditionally awarded a Scholarship based on high school grades
Financial Need as demonstrated by insufficiency of financial support to fund educational expenses.
As academic performance is the most important prerequisite, it is expected that averages will be well above the minimum requirements mentioned above. In the case of a tie, academic letters of recommendation and TOEFL / SAT scores will be used.
A Scholarship entitles the recipient to a waiver of tuition for one academic year (2 semesters/30 credit hours) until graduation . The Scholarship does not cover courses taken in the Summer terms. The Student must enroll for two successive semesters and carry a full load of academic credits (12 to 16hours)each semester.
Scholarships are renewed on a yearly basis and students are expected to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above by the end of each academic year. Failure to comply with any of the above could result in the withdrawal of the scholarship.
Students are admitted to The American University in Dubai on the basis of the Admissions Committee's assessment of their ability to pursue university level work as evidenced by their academic record and recommendations.
Students seeking admission to the University under the DAMAC Achievers scholarship program must submit the following:
A completed DAMAC Scholarship Application for Admission.
An application fee of AED 180.
An official high school/secondary school transcript (academic record) reflecting performance of an excellent academic standard of 85% or above.
Last 3 years of high school records are required.
International TOEFL score of 550 (CAT 213) + TWE of 4.0 or above or a passing score on the University's English Placement Test; (International code for TOEFL is 0063; for SAT, 2688)
SAT or a passing score on the University's Math Placement Test.
Official letters of recommendation from two referees (high school teachers) stating the student's ability to successfully complete University work. Letters should be on letterhead, stamped and sealed.
2 passport-size photographs + photocopy of passport
Knowledge is a power beyond measure. At DAMAC Holding, we believe that everyone should be given the opportunity to develop their skills and enhance their knowledge in every aspect. And to help achieve their dreams, DAMAC Holding has created the DAMAC Achievers Scholarship Program. The Program offers deserving UAE national students an opportunity to hone their knowledge at American University in Dubai without the financial burden. The Scholarship rewards academic excellence and gives impetus to students to achieve greater scholastic levels. It also provides a fitting reward for hard work and outstanding achievement.