Undergraduate Scholarships

A limited number of full scholarships are available for non-national students with outstanding academic performance and personal qualities. These scholarships are very highly competitive.

President’s Scholarship

The President’s Scholarship is our most prestigious tuition grant reserved for students on the basis of their academic achievements and excellence.

Students have to obtain “Full Admission” at the point of application which is a minimum score of achievement in each of the following EmSAT subjects: Math 1250, Physics 1000, Computer Science 800, Arabic 700, one elective from Chemistry or Biology 800, and English 1400 to be eligible for Expat Full Scholarship “President’s Scholarship”.

Scholarships are highly competitive and therefore meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee being awarded with the scholarship as these are limited opportunities.

There is no separate application to submit for Scholarships at Khalifa University. Your application for admission will be used to review your eligibility for scholarships. You will be contacted if further information is required.

To be considered for the President’s Scholarship, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or higher during their studies at Khalifa University.

A number of partial-scholarships are available for non-national students with excellent academic performance and personal qualities.

Khalifa University Scholarship

A number of partial-scholarships are available for international students with excellent academic performance and personal qualities.

Students have to obtain “Full Admission” at the point of application which is a minimum score of achievement in each of the following EmSAT subjects: Math 1250, Physics 1000, Computer Science 800, Arabic 700, one elective from Chemistry or Biology 800, and English 1400 to be eligible for Expat Partial Scholarship “Khalifa University Scholarship”.

Scholarships are highly competitive and therefore meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee being awarded with the scholarship as these are limited opportunities.

There is no separate application to submit for Scholarships at Khalifa University. Your application for admission will be used to review your eligibility for scholarships. You will be contacted if further information is required.

To be considered for the Partial’s Scholarship, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher during their studies at Khalifa University.

Khalifa University offers additional financial support to students without established academic careers of excellence as a means to encourage and incentivize hard work and effort.

Self-pay Scholarship

The self-pay scholarship is designed to help students who strive for recognition of their academic vigor after not initially qualifying for a scholarship. Students who are admitted to KU but did not maintain academic excellence and a high GPA before joining can make the most of this scholarship to prove themselves and receives financial reimbursements.

There is no separate application to submit for Scholarships at Khalifa University. Your application for admission will be used to review your eligibility for scholarships. You will be contacted if further information is required.

Students have to obtain a minimum score in of each of the following EmSAT subjects: Math 1000, Physics 800, Arabic 700,  Computer Science 800, one elective from Chemistry or Biology 800, and English 1250 to be eligible for the Self-Pay Scholarship at the point of application.

Scholarships are highly competitive and therefore meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee being awarded with the scholarship as these are limited opportunities.

To be considered for the Self-Pay Scholarship, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher during their studies at Khalifa University.

The Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (TRA), together with Khalifa University, has developed this scholarship program to help qualified UAE National students enroll in its undergraduate programs. The Be’tha Scholarship is available to UAE nationals who choose majors in Computer, Electrical and Communication Engineering.

BETHA SCHOLARSHIP STIPEND SCHEME:

1. New Students

2. Continuing Students

(Beginning second semester, awards are based on cumulative GPA)

* Terms and Conditions and application information are available through the Office of Admissions.

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), together with Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KU), and the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) have developed a unique scholarship initiative to provide UAE Nationals with an unparalleled opportunity to be a part of what is expected to be a cornerstone of the UAE’s power supply industry for decades to come.

Requirements:

• Hold a UAE Secondary School Certificate (SSC) in Science with a minimum overall achievement of 85%.
• All other admission requirements are as per Khalifa University Admission requirements.
• Proof of English language proficiency which may take one of the following forms:
• TOEFL (internet based test) : 70 or above
• IELTS: 6.0 or above

Benefits:

• Full coverage of tuition.
• Attractive Monthly Stipend.
• Performance Based Annual Bonus.

* Terms and Conditions and application information are available through our Office of Admission.

The Tamayuz Scholarship Program was created to encourage ambitious, dedicated Emirati students to excel within their chosen career paths. The program represents NESA’s mandate and mission to invest in the development of our nation’s talent. Candidates are placed within a comprehensive program designed to complement their academic experience, ensuring their success and professional growth.

Tamayuz is offered to UAE nationals majoring in the following programs:

• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Communication Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Math/Physics
• Statistics

Requirements:

• The applicant must hold UAE Citizenship
• For high school graduates, the applicant must have: Achieved a score of at least 80% in grades 10, 11 and 12
• For university students, the applicant must maintain a CGPA of minimum 3.25 and minimum 30 credit hours completed
• The applicant must be medically fit
• The applicant must be of good conduct

Tamayuz Scholarship Program STIPEND Scheme:

Introduction

The Ministry of Education aims to provide a new batch of teachers with a high efficiency to teach the next generation of students in public schools in the United Arab Emirates. The provision of highly qualified teachers is a top priority for the Ministry of Education in the coming years.

As part of this objective, the Ministry, in collaboration with Khalifa University, has launched the ‘Future Teachers’ program, which offer qualified students scholarships in the following disciplines:

• Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Statistics
• Bachelor of Science in Physics
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Program Goals

The program aims to offer scholarships to UAE National and Arab students living in the UAE to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or in Physics to serve as future teachers in the country.

It also seeks to provide future teachers with opportunities to be involved in community service and to receive academic and professional support and training while they are studying.

Furthermore, the program ensures that the future teachers will receive high-quality professional experience through available job opportunities at the Ministry of Education after their graduation.

Program Eligibility Criteria

For UAE National students

UAE National students are subject to the same requirements for admission to Khalifa University.

For Arab students living in the UAE

The student must meet the following requirements:

• Be a citizen of any Arab country
• Be a resident of the UAE for the last three years
• Have high school certificate or its equivalent from one of the accredited schools in the country
• Must not be more than 20 years old and should have graduated high school within the past 3 years
• Should have a score of at least 90% or its equivalent in the general secondary certificate exam
• Should be a full-time student
• Students have to obtain “Full Admission” at the point of application which is a minimum score of EMSAT English 1400 AND EMSAT Math 1250 to be eligible for Future Teacher Program.
• Should have secured admission to Khalifa University to study Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Statistics, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or Bachelor of Science in Physics.

Scholarships are highly competitive and therefore meeting the minimum eligibility criteria does not guarantee being awarded with the scholarship as these are limited opportunities.

Program Advantages

• The program covers tuition fees at Khalifa University.
• It also provides housing and transportation for male students who meet the conditions for receiving housing at Khalifa University.
• Program graduates will be given priority employment at the Ministry of Education as a teacher.