Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid

Mission

The Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid (OSFA) advances the University’s strategic goals in recruitment, retention, graduation, and employability through the efficient delivery of scholarships and financial aid services. It supports students and families by providing clear guidance on available funding opportunities, including AU scholarships and discounts, institutional aid programs such as Thamer’s Fund, and external financial assistance.

Vision

The OSFA strives to foster a university environment in which financial considerations do not prevent qualified students from accessing, continuing, and completing their education, and where financial support enables students to focus on learning, growth, and long-term success.

AU Scholarships & Financial Aid Opportunities

The OSFA offers a range of scholarships and financial aid programs designed to support undergraduate and postgraduate students in pursuing their higher education goals. The available opportunities are outlined below.

Undergraduate Programs

UAE nationals from the Emirate of Ajman are required to submit their scholarship applications through the Citizens Affairs Office – Ajman via their official portal: https://ajmancao.ae/initiatives/20192.

A 20% tuition discount is available to employees of Ajman local and federal government entities. The discount applies to all undergraduate programs, except the College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, the Doctor of Pharmacy, and the Bachelor of Pharmacy programs.

To remain eligible, students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.00 in undergraduate programs. Students are required to submit an e-request confirming continuous employment with their respective departments at the beginning of each semester through ors.ajman.ac.ae.

Permanent faculty members and administrative or technical staff are eligible for tuition discounts for their family members (spouse, children, and siblings), in accordance with the Scholarship & Discount Regulations.

These discounts are available to Ajman University alumni and their eligible family members.

Spouse & Children Discount:

  • Applicable to undergraduate programs in all majors.
  • Provides a 10% tuition discount.
  • Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
  • Students are required to submit an e-request through ors.ajman.ac.ae

Registered siblings and first-degree relatives (father, mother, and children) enrolled in any undergraduate program are eligible for a tuition discount ranging from 5% to 20%, based on their serial numbers. Applications must be submitted through ors.ajman.ac.ae This discount is not subject to a minimum CGPA requirement.

Students admitted to any college, except the College of Medicine and College of Dentistry, who achieve a high school score of 90% or higher are eligible for a 20% tuition discount in their first semester of enrollment (Fall or Spring only). This discount applies to the first semester only and is not transferable to subsequent semesters.

Students admitted to the Bachelor’s programs in Medicine and Dentistry who achieve a high school score of 95% or higher are eligible for a 20% tuition discount in their first semester of enrollment (Fall or Spring only). This discount applies to the first semester only and is not transferable to subsequent semesters. The discount does not apply to students admitted to the Graduate Entry program in the College of Medicine.

  • High school students achieving a score of 99% or higher are eligible for a 30% scholarship in all colleges, except the College of Medicine, for their first semester of enrollment (Fall or Spring only).
  • The top five students achieving a score of 99% or higher are eligible for a 30% scholarship in the College of Medicine for their first semester of enrollment (Fall or Spring only).
  • This discount does not apply to students admitted to the Graduate Entry program in the College of Medicine.

Top-ranking high school students across the UAE are eligible for the following scholarships, which are awarded throughout the duration of their study, subject to applicable regulations:

  • 100% scholarship for the first-ranked student
  • 75% scholarship for the second-ranked student
  • 50% scholarship for the third-ranked student

Top-ranking high school students in the Emirate of Ajman are eligible for the following scholarships, which are awarded throughout the duration of their study, subject to applicable regulations:

  • 100% scholarship for the first-ranked student
  • 75% scholarship for the second-ranked student
  • 50% scholarship for the third-ranked student

1. Saudi Arabia

7. Jordan

13. Tunisia

19. Philippines

2. Sultanate of Oman

8. Lebanon

14. Morocco

20. Nigeria

3. Kuwait

9. Syria

15. Afghanistan

21. Korea

4. Bahrain

10. Egypt

16. Pakistan

22. China

5. Iraq

11. Sudan

17. Kazakhstan

23. Kenya

6. Palestine

12. Algeria

18. India

24. Ghana

Undergraduate students are eligible for a tuition discount in the semester following their academic achievement, as outlined below.

Discount

Previous semester earned credit hours

Previous semester earned GPA

Honor Discount 20%

15 credit hours or more

4.00

Honor Discount 15%

15 credit hours or more

3.8 - 3.99

Honor Discount 10%

15 credit hours or more

3.6 - 3.799

 

Undergraduate students ranked among the top three achievers in each college are eligible for a tuition discount in the semester following their academic achievement, as outlined below:

  • 100% tuition discount for the first-ranked student
  • 75% tuition discount for the second-ranked student
  • 50% tuition discount for the third-ranked student

For further information, please contact the Office of Registration at registration@ajman.ac.ae

  • Students of determination are eligible for a scholarship throughout their entire study period at the University, as per a recommendation from a specialized committee formed for this particular reason. The recommended percentage of the scholarship shall be approved by the Chancellor.
  • The discount applies to all undergraduate programs.
  • The student must maintain a minimum CGPA of (2.00). Students are required to submit their medical reports to the Office of Medical Services for review and approval of their medical condition. Applications for this discount should be submitted through medicalservices@ajman.ac.ae or by contacting the Office of Medical Services at 067056732.

All registered Omani students enrolled in any undergraduate program, excluding programs offered by the College of Medicine and College of Dentistry, are eligible for a permanent discount of 20%. To remain eligible, students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.00. Students are required to submit an e-request through ors.ajman.ac.ae at the beginning of each semester, accompanied by a copy of their valid Omani passport.

Ajman University offers tuition discounts to Esaad card holders enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, as follows:

  • A 20% discount for newly enrolled students from academic semester 202310 onward in all undergraduate and graduate programs, excluding programs offered by the College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, and PhD programs. Students will continue to benefit from this discount in subsequent semesters provided that they maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • A 20% discount for students enrolled between academic semesters 202010 and 202220 in all undergraduate and graduate programs, excluding programs offered by the College of Medicine and College of Dentistry. Students will continue to benefit from this discount in subsequent semesters provided that they maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • A 10% discount for students enrolled before academic semester 202010 in all undergraduate and graduate programs, excluding programs offered by the College of Medicine and College of Dentistry. Students will continue to benefit from this discount in subsequent semesters provided that they maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • Students are required to submit an e-request for the Esaad card discount, along with a copy of their valid Esaad card, at the beginning of each semester through ors.ajman.ac.ae.

Creative and innovative students may be eligible for a tuition scholarship of up to 100%, as determined by a dedicated committee responsible for evaluating applications and monitoring student progress, in accordance with specified criteria. This discount applies to undergraduate programs only.

For further information, please refer to Thamer Fund webpage

Postgraduate Programs

A 20% tuition discount is available to employees of Ajman local and federal government departments. The discount applies to all graduate programs, except programs offered by the College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, the Pharmacy & Health Sciences. To remain eligible, students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in graduate programs. Students are required to submit an e-request confirming continuous employment with their respective department at the beginning of each semester through ors.ajman.ac.ae.

Permanent faculty members and administrative or technical staff are eligible for tuition discounts for their family members (spouse, children, and siblings), in accordance with the Scholarship & Discount Regulations.

These discounts are available to Ajman University alumni and their eligible family members.

Alumni Discounts

  • Alumni enrolled in all graduate programs from the first semester of the academic year 2018-2019 onward are eligible for the below discounts, excluding the students enrolled in any graduate program in the College of Dentistry in the first semester of the academic year 2025-2026 and onward.
      • 25% discount for a CGPA of 3.00 to 3.59.
      • 30% discount for a CGPA of 3.60 to 3.79.
      • 40% discount for a CGPA of 3.80 to 3.99.
      • 50% discount for a CGPA of 4.00.
    • Approved alumni discount percentages are based on the student’s previous CGPA, calculated on a 4.00 scale. If the CGPA is based on a different grading system, it must be converted to the 4.00 scale.
    • For regular students, the discount percentage will be calculated according to their most recent CGPA.
    • To remain eligible, students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00. The discount will be discontinued if the student's CGPA falls below 3.00.
    • This discount does not apply to the Foundation Year.
    • Students are required to submit an e-request through ors.ajman.ac.ae
  • Alumni enrolled in any graduate program in the College of Dentistry in the first semester of the academic year 2025-2026 and onward are eligible for the following discount:
    • 30% discount for a CGPA of 3.60 – 4.00.
    • Approved alumni discount percentages are based on their previous CGPA, calculated on a 4.0 scale. If the CGPA is based on a different grading system, it must be converted to the 4.00 scale.
    • For regular students, the discount percentage will be calculated according to their most recent CGPA.
    • Students are required to maintain an average CGPA of 3.60 or higher.
    • The discount will be discontinued if the student's CGPA falls below 3.60.
    • The discount does not apply to the Foundation Year.
    • Students are required to submit an e-request through 

Spouse Discount:

  • Applicable to graduate programs in all majors.
  • Provides a 20% tuition discount.
  • Students must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • The discount does not apply to the Foundation Year.
  • Students are required to submit an e-request through ors.ajman.ac.ae

  • A 20% discount for newly enrolled students from academic semester 202310 onward in all undergraduate and graduate programs, excluding programs offered by the College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, and PhD programs. Students will continue to benefit from this discount in subsequent semesters provided that they maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • A 20% discount for students enrolled between academic semesters 202010 and 202220 in all undergraduate and graduate programs, excluding programs offered by the College of Medicine and College of Dentistry. Students will continue to benefit from this discount in subsequent semesters provided that they maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • A 10% discount for students enrolled before academic semester 202010 in all undergraduate and graduate programs, excluding programs offered by the College of Medicine and College of Dentistry. Students will continue to benefit from this discount in subsequent semesters provided that they maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
  • Students are required to submit an e-request for the Esaad card discount, along with a copy of their valid Esaad card, at the beginning of each semester through ors.ajman.ac.ae.

General Terms

  1. Fees for admission, training, housing, transportation, books and student services are not covered by these scholarships and discounts.
  2. Discounts are applicable only during the Fall and Spring semesters. The Summer semester is not included.
  3. Scholarships do not cover failed, withdrawn, or dropped courses after the Add & Drop period within the required credit hours of the study plan.
  4. Students cannot benefit from more than one scholarship or discount simultaneously. In such cases, the higher-value scholarship or discount will apply.
  5. Online application forms for scholarships and discounts are available only during the designated application period. Please refer to the deadlines listed in the "How to Apply" section below.
  6. All students are subject to other University regulations.

How to apply

All AU students are required to review their financial accounts. If an eligible discount, as outlined in the applicable rules and regulations, is not reflected in their account, students are required to submit a discount request through ors.ajman.ac.ae by:

  • Mid-October – First Semester of each academic year
  • End of February – Second Semester of each academic year.

Please, be advised that the stated dates represent the deadlines for accepting any application to avail applicable discounts. Applications submitted after the specified deadlines will not be considered.

To submit your scholarship or discount application, please visit the portal ors.ajman.ac.ae

Contact us

Students are encouraged to review the details of the available scholarship and financial aid opportunities carefully. For inquiries or assistance with the application process, please contact us at scholarship.dep@ajman.ac.ae or schedule a virtual scholarship consultation with one of our staff members.