Scholarships & Financial Aid

At Canadian University Dubai, we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing a quality, Canadian education for all. We understand the importance of difference and diversity, and we do not want financial limitations or special needs to get in the way of your enrollment. To alleviate some of this concern and to reward high academic achievers, CUD offers the following scholarships: Disclaimer: All statements in this publication concerning requirements, amounts, conditions or other matters are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without notice.

50% tuition waiver High school students need to have attained an academic average of 99%* or above to apply for a 50% tuition waiver. For current CUD students renewing their scholarship, the semester CGPA at the conclusion of the semester must be 3.98 or higher to continue receiving a 50% tuition waiver. 40% tuition waiver High school students need to have attained an academic average of between 95 – 98.9%* to apply for a 40% tuition waiver. For current CUD students renewing their scholarship, the semester CGPA at the conclusion of the semester must be between 3.95 – 3.97 to continue receiving a 40% tuition waiver. 30% tuition waiver High school students need to have attained an academic average of between 90 – 94.9%* to apply for a 30% tuition waiver. For current CUD students renewing their scholarship, the semester CGPA at the conclusion of the semester must be between 3.9 – 3.94 to continue receiving a 30% tuition waiver. 20% tuition waiver High school students need to have attained an academic average of between 85 – 89.9%* to apply for a 20% tuition waiver. For current CUD students renewing their scholarship, the semester CGPA at the conclusion of the semester must be between 3.85 – 3.89 to continue receiving a 20% tuition waiver. 10% tuition waiver (returning students only) High school students who were granted an automatic 20% tuition waiver for their first semester at CUD and have maintained a 3.8 – 3.84 CGPA, may be eligible for a 10% tuition waiver on the subsequent semester.

To be considered eligible for the Academic Excellence Scholarship, students need to be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. Scholarships awarded for the fall semester are valid for one year, provided that the CGPA is maintained as per the information below and provided the student registers for at least 12 credit hours per semester. Scholarships awarded for the spring semester are valid for one semester only. Deadlines for the fall semester (July 7th) and spring semester (December 20th) must be met. Scholarships do not apply for summer semesters. Applicants must email their scholarship application forms along with all supporting documentation to scholarship@cud.ac.ae by July 7th (fall intake) or December 20th (spring intake). Late or incomplete scholarship applications will not be considered by the scholarship committee

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up-to 40% tuition waiver

The objective of these scholarships is to promote access to higher education to students facing financial hardship. Financial Hardship Scholarships are valid for one semester only. Students can reapply each semester to continue their scholarship. Deadlines for the fall semester (July 7th) and spring semester (December 20th) must be met. Financial Hardship Scholarships do not apply for summer semesters For high school applicants to be eligible, they must have a minimum academic achievement of 75%. Returning students are required to achieve a minimum of a 2.8 CGPA to be eligible to apply/ reapply for the Financial Hardship Scholarship. Successful applicants will be required to contribute up to 15 hours per month of community service as part of their commitment to the University. Applications for the Financial Hardship Scholarship must include: - Completed application form - Current rental contract - Bank statements - Employee certificate and salary statement for each employed family member - Copy of passport and visa for all working family members (or both parents) - Certificates of educational tuition fees for each sibling All documentation will be kept confidential. Any application with incomplete documentation cannot be considered by the scholarship committee when awarding the Financial Hardship Scholarships.

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20% scholarship on tuition fees for all recent graduates from partner schools joining our undergraduate programs, in addition to a 15% tuition benefit extended to school staff and their immediate family members.

In partnership with some of the top schools in the UAE, CUD continues to uphold our commitment in providing a quality education to help students achieve their academic and career aspirations. Participating Schools in UAE - American Gulf School - Ignite School - Philadelphia Private School - Al Mawakeb Schools - Raha International School – Gardens Campus - Raha International School – Khalifa City Campus - Greenfield International School - Dubai British School Jumeirah Park - Dubai British School Emirates Hills - Jebel Ali School - Jumeirah Baccalaureate School - Lycée Libanais Francophone Privé Meydan - American Academy for Girls - Uptown International School - Nibras International School - Taryam American Private School The Corporate Partner Scholarship is applicable only for the first academic year. In subsequent years, students may qualify for other applicable scholarships and fee reductions as per Canadian University Dubai policies. The Corporate Partner Scholarship is not combinable with any other scholarship, discount, or fee reduction. The scholarship is applicable to credit courses only and does not apply to foundation or non-credit courses. The scholarship is subject to full payment prior to the class start date/registration. Original academic documents are required for verification.

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up to 40% tuition reduction

We at Canadian University Dubai pledge to provide an inclusive learning environment and to support the cognitive, emotional and creative development of students with disabilities. Special needs may be justified by physical or other disabilities. For students applying for the Special Needs Scholarship at the point of admission to the University, the academic average will be considered by the scholarship committee on a case-by-case basis. For current students, a minimum CGPA of 2.0 is required to be eligible to apply for the scholarship. Deadlines for the fall semester (July 7th) and spring semester (December 20th) must be met. Special Needs Scholarships do not apply for summer semesters. Students are required to provide an up-to-date professionally documented diagnosis that will be kept confidentially. The scholarship application is reviewed by and subject to the scholarship committee’s discretion.

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up to 40% tuition waiver

This scholarship is meant for elite and talented individuals from any field who have competed and achieved success at a city level or beyond. Special Talent Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s achievement level and their academic performance. Special Talent Scholarships are valid for one semester only. Students can reapply each semester to continue their scholarship. Deadlines for the fall semester (July 7th) and spring semester (December 20th) must be met. Special Talent Scholarships do not apply for summer semesters. For high school applicants to be eligible, they must have a minimum academic achievement of 70%. Returning students are required to achieve a minimum of a 3.0 CGPA to be eligible to apply/ reapply for the Special Talent Scholarship. Successful applicants will be required to contribute up to 15 hours per month of community service as part of their commitment to the University. Applications for the Special Talent Scholarship must include: - Completed application form - Documents supporting accomplishment within the applicant's talent field - Certificates relevant to the applicant's talent - Recommendations from teachers, trainers or professionals from within the applicant's talent field

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up to 40% tuition waiver

This scholarship is meant for elite and talented athletes from any sport who have competed and achieved success at least at a city level. Sports Scholarships are awarded based on the applicant’s sports achievement level and their academic performance. Sports Scholarships are valid for one semester only. Students can reapply each semester to continue their scholarship. Deadlines for the fall semester (July 7th) and spring semester (December 20th) must be met Sports Scholarships do not apply for summer semesters. For high school applicants to be eligible, they must have a minimum academic achievement of 70%. Returning students are required to achieve a minimum of a 3.0 CGPA to be eligible to apply/ reapply for the Sports Scholarship. Successful applicants will be required to support the sports department in different events and will be required to contribute up to 15 hours per month of community service as part of their commitment to the University. Applications for the Sports Scholarship must include: - Completed application form - Brief bio including relevant sport accomplishments - Scanned copies of references from the applicant's coach and/or PE teacher on institutional letterhead - Scanned copies of certificates relevant to the sport the applicant is applying for

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10% Study Scholarship for Summer 2025-26; 5% Study Scholarship for Fall 2026-27 New student; 10% Study Scholarship for Fall 2026-27 Returning student

Summer 2025-26 - 10% Study Scholarship (T&C): - Students must register for a minimum of two courses or 06 credit hours in the Summer 2025-26 semester. - Students should pay a minimum of AED2,500 tuition deposit before registering for the courses (non-refundable but adjustable and is part of Summer 2025-26 semester tuition fees). - Students must pay the total semester fees in full by Thursday, April 30th, 2026. - Students can combine the offer with other applicable tuition fee reductions, excluding the MOU FLAT tuition fee reduction. (The maximum fee reduction capped in the Summer 2025-26 semester will be 30%). - Fee reduction is applicable towards the credit courses only and is not applicable to non-credit courses and incidental fees. Fall 2026-27 New student - 5% Study Scholarship (T&C): - Students must register for a minimum of four courses or 12 credit hours in the Fall 2026-27 semester. - Students should pay a minimum of 60% first semester value before registering for the courses (which includes AED 2,500 tuition deposit, non-refundable but adjustable and is part of Fall 2026-27 semester tuition fees). - Students must pay the total semester fees in full by Friday, July 31st, 2026. - Students can combine the offer with other applicable fee reductions and merit scholarships, excluding the MOU FLAT tuition fee reduction. (The maximum fee reduction capped in the Fall 2026-27 semester will be 60%) - Fee reduction is applicable towards the credit courses only and is not applicable on non-credit courses and incidental fees. Fall 2026-27 Returning student - 10% Study Scholarship (T&C): - Students must register for a minimum of four courses or 12 credit hours in the Fall 2026-27 semester. - Students should pay a minimum of AED 2,500 tuition deposit before registering for the courses (non-refundable but adjustable and is part of Fall 2026-27 semester tuition fees). - Students must pay the total semester fees in full by Tuesday, June 30th, 2026. - Students can combine the offer with other applicable fee reductions and merit scholarships, excluding the MOU FLAT tuition fee reduction. (The maximum fee reduction capped in the Fall 2026-27 semester will be 60%) - Fee reduction is applicable towards the credit courses only and is not applicable on non-credit courses and incidental fees.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

Academic Excellence Scholarship

Financial Hardship Scholarship

Schools MoU Scholarship

Special Needs Scholarship

Special Talent Scholarship

Sports Scholarship

Study Scholarship