Ajman University to attract diversity of students with generous scholarships

Wednesday, Jun 30, 2021
Ajman University to attract diversity of students with generous scholarships

Ajman University (AU), has geared up to attract brilliant students from all nationalities, with attractive scholarships and discounts in this admissions season. In accordance with its scholarships policy, AU will offer 100% scholarship to high school toppers not just in the UAE & Ajman, but also a host of other countries in Asia, Middle East & North Africa including Saudi Arabia, Oman, India, Pakistan and Philippines.

In addition, there will be a host of scholarships and discounts for high-performing students, alumni and employees, in addition to the Thamer Fund for underprivileged students.

 “Scholarships and discounts assume heightened importance in the current challenging economic scenario. Ajman University is committed to helping brilliant and economically challenged students overcome financial constraints to their education,” said AU Chancellor, Dr. Karim Seghir.

High school students with a CGPA of 99+ per cent shall be awarded discount of 30 per cent on their tuition fees, while those with a 90+ per cent CGPA shall be awarded 20 per cent discount.

 Scholarships with discounts up to 50 per cent on tuition fees will be awarded to AU alumni and their families, while scholarships of up to 20 per cent discount on tuition fees shall also be given to first-degree relatives studying at Ajman University.

A 20% referred friend discount is on offer in addition to the above. For holders of Esaad card, AU will offer up to 20 per cent discount on tuition fees.

To attract even more Omani students to its fold, AU is also offering a 20% discount to all Omani students applying to any of its programs.

Providing additional details on AU’s inclusiveness initiatives towards students with special needs, Dr. Karim added, “Ajman University, out of its commitment to social responsibility, offers up to 100 per cent discount on tuition fees for determined (special needs) students.”

Ajman University, since its inception in 1988, has adopted a comprehensive system whereby scholarships, discounts and financial aid of more than AED 30 million are granted to eligible students every year.

During the last academic year, AU disbursed scholarships and discounts to the tune of AED 33 million, with an additional AED 17 million coming from the Thamer Fund. For the upcoming academic year 2021-22, a similar amount of scholarships and financial aid will be provided by AU.

For information on the full range of scholarships and financial aid available at AU, please refer to this link: https://www.ajman.ac.ae/en/admissions/office-of-scholarship-financial-aid