Canadian University Dubai Scholarships 2026, UAE

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities to support students in achieving a high-quality Canadian education in the UAE. These scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, promote diversity, support financially challenged students, and encourage those with talent in sports, arts, or other special fields. Whether you're applying for an undergraduate degree or continuing as a returning student, CUD provides flexible scholarship schemes with tuition waivers of up to 50%.

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is a leading private university located in the heart of Dubai, offering a world-class Canadian-based education with pathways to renowned universities in Canada. Established in 2006, CUD provides a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across business, engineering, architecture, communication, health sciences, and more. Known for its multicultural environment, modern campus facilities, and strong focus on research and innovation, CUD emphasizes academic excellence, experiential learning, and career readiness. With students from over 120 nationalities, the university fosters an inclusive global community, preparing graduates with internationally recognized qualifications and strong professional skills aligned with Canadian educational standards.

Degree Level

Scholarships at CUD apply to:

Undergraduate Degree Programs (Bachelor’s Degrees)
Scholarships cover credit-bearing courses only and do not apply to foundation or non-credit courses.

Available Subjects

Scholarships apply to all majors offered at Canadian University Dubai, including but not limited to:

Architecture & Interior Design
Communication & Media
Engineering & Applied Sciences
Management & Business
Environmental Health Sciences
Creative Industries
Social Sciences
Computer Science & Technology
Public Health
Education
(Any subject offered as a credit-bearing undergraduate course at CUD.)

Benefits

Up to 50% tuition fee waiver
Support for students with financial hardship
Support for special needs and talented individuals
Recognizes academic excellence
Helps build a diverse, inclusive educational environment
Scholarships available to all nationalities
Flexible and renewable options for returning students

Eligible Nationalities

CUD scholarships are open to students of all nationalities, including:

UAE nationals
International students
GCC nationals
Students from partner schools across the UAE, Bahrain & Qatar (MoU scholarships)

Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for any CUD scholarship:

Must be a full-time student (minimum 12 credit hours).
Must meet CGPA requirements specific to each scholarship category.
Not valid for summer semesters.
Only applicable to current tuition fees.
Students may apply for multiple scholarships but can receive only one highest-value award.
All fees must be paid on time to maintain the scholarship.

Types of Scholarships at Canadian University Dubai

1. Academic Excellence Scholarship

Eligibility:

Minimum 12 credit hours enrollment.
High school percentage determines new student award.
CGPA determines renewal conditions.

Benefits:

50% tuition waiver – 99%+ high school / 3.98+ CGPA
40% tuition waiver – 95–98.9% / 3.95–3.97 CGPA
30% tuition waiver – 90–94.9% / 3.9–3.94 CGPA
20% tuition waiver – 85–89.9% / 3.85–3.89 CGPA
10% tuition waiver (returning students only) – CGPA 3.8–3.84

Deadline:

Fall: July 7
Spring: December 20

2. Schools MoU Scholarship (20% Tuition Waiver)

Available for recent graduates of partner schools such as:

Uptown International School
GEMS Education (UAE & Qatar branches)
Al Hekma International School (Bahrain)

Benefit:

20% tuition fee reduction for first academic year.

3. Sports Scholarship

For students excelling in sports at city level or higher.

Benefits:

Up to 40% tuition waiver (one semester, renewable)

Eligibility:

High school: 70% minimum
Returning students: 3.0 CGPA
Must complete 15 hours/month community service

4. Financial Hardship Scholarship

For students facing genuine financial difficulties.

Benefit:

Up to 40% tuition waiver

Eligibility:

High school: 75% minimum
Returning students: 2.8 CGPA
Submit full financial documentation

5. Special Needs Scholarship

For students with documented disabilities.

Benefit:

Up to 40% discount

Eligibility:

Verified professional diagnosis
Returning students must have minimum 2.0 CGPA

6. Special Talent Scholarship

For students with achievements in any talent field (arts, culture, media, leadership, etc.)

Benefit:

Up to 40% tuition waiver

Eligibility:

High school: 70% minimum
Returning students: 3.0 CGPA
Proof of talent + certificates + recommendations

7. Study Scholarship (Spring 2025–26 – 5% Fee Reduction)

For both new and returning students enrolling in minimum 12 credit hours.

Benefit:

Additional 5% discount (combined with other scholarships, maximum cap 60%)

Application Procedure

Follow these steps to apply for Canadian University Dubai scholarships:

Step 1: Choose the Scholarship Category

Identify the scholarship that best matches your profile (academic, talent, sports, financial hardship, etc.).

Step 2: Gather Required Documents

Common documents include:

Scholarship application form
High school transcript (new students)
Latest CUD transcript (returning students)
Passport & visa copy
Certificates, talent proof, sports achievements (if applying to talent/sports categories)
Financial documentation (for hardship scholarship)

Step 3: Complete the Application Form