YAL was founded on January 25, 2004 at the World Economic Forum. YAL is a network of Arab men and women eager to trigger change in the world around them by contributing to development through the empowerment and nurturing of youth.

It is from this principle of empowering Arab youth through education that YAL and AUD have partnered to provide 7 scholarships for eligible candidates.

In order to be eligible for a Scholarship, new students must meet the following requirements:

• Possess a high school grade average of 90%
• Show a record of good conduct
• Be proficient in English and Arabic
• Possess proven leadership skills
• Require financial assistance
• Receive acceptance into AUD’s undergraduate program
• Participate in the interview screening process with the YAL panel
• A short list emanating from the YAL panel will be evaluated by the AUD Admissions Committee for final approval and acceptance.

A Scholarship entitles the recipient to a waiver of tuition for one academic year (two 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 (12-16) each semester.

Scholarships are renewed on a yearly basis, and students are expected to maintain a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or above, measured at the end of each academic year. Failure to comply with any of the above could result in the withdrawal of the Scholarship.

In order to apply, a new student must fill out the YAL Scholarship Application by July 10th of each academic year.