The AUE-CELD Higher Education Scholarship for Girls offers full tuition for a Bachelor’s degree programme at the American University in the Emirates (AUE) 

Eligible Regions/Countries 

  • Africa: Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, Morocco, DR Congo, and Burundi (any one from other African Countries can still apply)  
  • Middle East 
  • South America 
  • Asia 

Academic Requirements  

Minimum Academic Requirements/Process for Award of Merit Tuition Scholarship at AUE; 

  • High School Diploma Score (Grade 12) with a minimum of 90% (or higher) or 3.6 out of 4.0 in the senior school year average (or its equivalent).  
  • English Proficiency exam such as ‘IELTS Academic’ with a minimum overall band of 5.5 (or its equivalent. The only approved English proficiency exams for admission are as per the table below; any other exams are not accepted for admission
English Exam   Minimum Score Required for Scholarship  
IELTS (Academic)   5.5  
TOEFL ITP   527  
TOEFL iBT (Not the home edition)   70  
UAE Standardized Test EMSAT-English   1250  
  • Successfully pass the admission interview with the college 
  • Successfully pass the placement tests designated for the program  
  • Two letters of recommendation (preferably from a previous academic institution)  

How to calculate your Grade 12 Equivalence  

  • Use the student’s results in the senior school year (grade 12) or the national exam after the senior school year for students who sit for national exams in some countries (e.g WAEC). 
  • Calculate the final school average by converting each individual result to a percentage format, out of 100. 
  • Then calculate the total  

Below are some examples of famous educational systems along with the equivalent grade to 90% 

S/N  Curriculum  Equivalent score to 90% 
1  British GCSE A-level  A-level 2 A levels with minimum grade of A (Grade 7 in the New GCSE) 

5 O-levels with minimum grade of B 

Candidates should have completed 13 years of regular/official school education. 
2  French Baccalaureate  16 out of 20 
3  Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE)  Minimum of 8 subjects, with grade of A1 in at least 5 of them, and not less than B3 in the remaining. 
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) 
4  All India Senior School Certificate Examination by (CBSE)  Minimum of 8 subjects with grade of A-1 in at least five of them and not less than B-1 in the remaining. 
5  Iranian Secondary School Diploma  17 out of 20 

 

Additional requirements (this can be done after successfully meeting the basic requirements and applying for the scholarship. It takes about 15 days); 

A “Certificate of Equivalency”. The application process for the Certificate of Equivalency is entirely online, and candidates can apply directly through the Ministry of Education website using the following link: https://www.moe.gov.ae/en/eservices/servicecard/pages/certequivalent-out.aspx). 

In order to apply for this Certificate of Equivalency, candidates should ensure that the following documents are attested by the UAE Embassy in the issuing country: 

  • Academic certificates 
  • School transcripts for the last three years (grades 10, 11, and 12). 
  • To continue to enjoy the full tuition scholarship at AUE, the beneficiary must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.6 or above during study at the university (if the student’s CGPA drops below 3.6, then he/she will no longer receive the scholarship).  
  • Enrolling for a minimum of 15 C.H per regular semester. 

Available Programmes 

Study Duration (Years)  Total Credit Hours  Program/Specialization (Bachelor’s Degree)  College (English) 
4  126  Bachelor of Business Administration-Accounting   College of Business Administration 
4  126   Bachelor of Business Administration- Business Management  
4  126  Bachelor of Business Administration – E- Commerce and Marketing  
4   126   Bachelor of Business Administration – Finance  
4   126   Bachelor of Business Administration – Hospital and Healthcare Management  
4   126   Bachelor of Business Administration – Human Resource Management  
4   126   Bachelor of Business Administration – Insurance and Risk Management  
4   126   Bachelor of Business Administration – Logistics and Supply Chain Management  
           
4   126   Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Digital Forensics   College of Computer Information Technology  
4   126   Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – Network Security  
4   126   Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management  
           
4   126   Bachelor Of Science in Design -Digital Animation   College of design  
4   126   Bachelor Of Science in Design – Fashion Design  
4   126   Bachelor Of Science in Design – Graphic Design  
4   126   Bachelor Of Science in Design – Interior Design  
           
4   126   Bachelor of Education – Special Education   College of Education  
4   130   Bachelor of Law (Taught in Arabic Language)   College of Law  
           
4   126   Bachelor of Arts in Media and Mass Communication – International Relations   College of Media and Mass Communication  
4   126   Bachelor of Arts in Media and Mass Communication – Integrated Marketing Communication  
4   126   Bachelor of Arts in Media and Mass Communication – Public Relations  
4   126   Bachelor of Arts in Media and Mass Communication – Radio and T.V.  
4   126   Bachelor of Public Relations (Arabic program)  
           
4   120   Bachelor of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies – Crisis Management Communication   College of Security and Global Studies  
4   120   Bachelor of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies – Disaster Management  
4   120   Bachelor of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies – Emergency Management  
4   120   Bachelor of Arts in Security and Strategic Studies – Risk Management  

 

For further details, click HERE to access the application guide  

Or go straight to submit your application form below. 

How to Apply 

Click HERE to fill and submit your application form 

 

Note:  Applications are open until on or before July 1, 2024. 

For questions and enquiries about this opportunity, email Collins at collins.obodo@celd.org.uk. 

We look forward to receiving your country’s applications and selecting deserving young women to pursue quality education and shape a promising future through the AUE/CELD Higher Education Scholarship for Girls. 

 

Sincerely,  

Collins Obodo  

Project Officer, AUE-CELD Scholarship