Scholarships to Study in UAE for Indian Students

Institute-based Scholarships for Foreign Students at UAE Universities

Financial Hardship Scholarships for International Students at Canadian University Dubai, UAE

The leading teaching and research university in Dubai, UAE grants scholarships to students who demonstrate excellence in academics along with leadership and social engagement. It was introduced to assist international students facing financial hardship.

Award: Tuition waiver of up to 30%

Level of Program: Undergraduate and postgraduate

Mode of Application: Online

Open to: International Students

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in any area of study at the university. 

• Must hold a bachelor’s or high school degree or equivalent.

• Must meet the English proficiency requirements of the university.

• Must have obtained a minimum of 75% in high school.

• Returning scholars must have obtained at least 2.8 CGPA.

Application Process:

Students can apply by visiting the official website of the university. They must also submit a number of documents including bank statements, copy of passport and visa, salary statement of family members, certificates of tuition fees of siblings, etc.

Mohamed Bin Zayed University International Awards in Artificial Intelligence, UAE

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence is a well-known research institute in Abu Dhabi, set up in 2021, exclusively to offer Masters and doctoral degrees in the area of AI. 

Award: 100% scholarship, monthly stipend, student accommodation, visa sponsorship, health insurance, annual air ticket to home country

Level of Program: Postgraduate and doctoral

Mode of Application: Online

Open to: International Students

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in a Masters/PhD degree program offered by the university.

• Must have completed an undergraduate degree in STEM.

• Must have obtained a minimum CGPA of 3.2 or equivalent in an undergraduate degree.

• Must have obtained at least 90 in TOEFL iBT or 6.5 in IELTS Academic.

Application Process:

Students can apply by visiting the official website of the university. They must also submit a number of documents including SOP, degree certificates, CV, and academic transcripts.

Canadian University Dubai International Academic Excellence Scholarship in UAE

This scholarship is open to students from either inside or outside the UAE who enrol themselves in an undergraduate degree at the university.

Award: Up to 30% tuition fee waiver

Level of Program: Undergraduate

Mode of Application: Online

Open to: Domestic and International Students

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in any area of study at the university. 

• Must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours

• Must have obtained at least 61 in TOEFL iBT/500 in PBT, 5.0 in IELTS Academic and 1100 in EmSAT English.

Application Process:

Students can email their application form along with required documents such as attested high school transcripts, evidence high school diploma, copy of Emirates ID, IELTS or TOEFL score, proof of successful completion of a letter. 

President International Scholarship at Khalifa University, United Arab Emirates

The Khalifa University offers a competitive funding program to new international students wanting to study an undergraduate degree at the university.

Award: 50% to 100% tuition fee waiver

Level of Program: Undergraduate

Mode of Application: Online

Open to: International Students

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in the areas of engineering or science at the university.

• Must be an international student who holds a high school diploma.

• Must have obtained at least 3.3 GPA in 12th standard.

• Must meet the English language proficiency requirement set by the university.

Application Process:

Students can apply by submitting documents including pre-qualification degree, copies of academic transcripts, SOP, copy of passport and certificate of English language proficiency.

Women in Engineering Grant for International Students at Curtin University Dubai, UAE

Offered by UAE’s Curtin University Dubai, the scholarship program was introduced to inspire talented female students applying for higher education in the field of engineering.

Award: Educational fund

Level of Program: Undergraduate

Mode of Application: Online

Open to: Domestic and International Students

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in the area of engineering.

• Must be an international student who holds a high school diploma.

• Must have outstanding high school grade in engineering, science, IT or mathematics.

• Must have obtained at least 6.5 in IELTS overall band and 6.0 in each band or equivalent.

Application Process:

Students can apply by submitting documents including pre-qualification degree, copies of academic transcripts, SOP, copy of passport and certificate of English language proficiency.

Middlesex University Dubai International Study Grant in United Arab Emirates

Dubai’s Middlesex University grants an International Study Grant every year to students from all around the world enrolling in bachelor’s degree at the university.

Award: 20% tuition fee waiver + international study package

Level of Program: Undergraduate

Mode of Application: Online

Open to: International Students

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree or foundation program at the university.

• Must be an international student who holds a high school diploma.

• Must have obtained at least 6.5 in IELTS overall band and 5.5 in each band or equivalent.

Application Process:

Students can apply by submitting documents including pre-qualification degree, copies of academic transcripts, SOP, copy of passport and certificate of English language proficiency.

University of Dubai International Scholarship in United Arab Emirates

The scholarship program is aimed at supporting students from outside the UAE who wish to study an undergraduate program at the university.

Award: Partial educational fund

Level of Program: Undergraduate

Mode of Application: Online

Open to: International Students

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program at the university.

• Must be an international student who holds a high school diploma.

• Must meet the English language proficiency requirement set by the university for the chosen program.

Application Process:

Students can apply by submitting documents including pre-qualification degree, copies of academic transcripts, SOP, copy of passport and certificate of English language proficiency.

International Undergraduate Merit Scholarship at Zayed University, UAE

The program is for those applying for undergraduate programs at Zayed University and have an excellent academic record.

Award: 50% tuition fee waiver

Level of Program: Undergraduate

Mode of Application: Online

Open to: International Students

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program at the university.

• Must be an international student who holds a high school diploma.

• Must have obtained at least 6.0 (no band below 5.5) in IELTS or 80 in TOEFL iBT.

Application Process:

Students can apply by submitting documents including pre-qualification degree, copies of academic transcripts, SOP, copy of passport and certificate of English language proficiency.

United Arab Emirates University International Undergraduate Financial Aid

UAEU, one of the top universities in the UAE, offers scholarships to undergraduate applicants from all over the world.

Award: Partial or full tuition fee waiver

Level of Program: Undergraduate

Mode of Application: Online

Open to: International Students

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in any field at the university.

• Must be an international student who holds a high school diploma from an accredited college or university.

• Must have obtained at least 7 in IELTS or 1675 in EmSAT English or equivalent for full tuition fee waiver.

• Must have obtained at least 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent for partial tuition fee waiver.

Application Process:

Students can apply by submitting documents including pre-qualification degree, copies of academic transcripts, SOP, copy of passport and certificate of English language proficiency.

UAE Scholarships by External Organizations

Al Qasimi Foundation’s Doctoral Research Grants

Offered by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation, this scholarship is a doctoral research grant for students of all nationalities.

Award: Expenses related to field research including return airfare, accommodation for up to 12 months, stipend to cover living expenses, research support.

Level of Program: Doctoral

Mode of Application: Online

Open to: Domestic and International Students

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be a PhD student at an accredited UAE university.

• Must have good academic standing.

Arturo Falaschi ICGEB Postdoctoral Fellowships

The fellowship is awarded to students doing a postdoctoral research programme at one of ICGEB laboratories located in New Delhi, Trieste and Monterotondo (Italy) or Cape Town (South Africa).

Award: Not available

Level of Program: Postdoctoral

Mode of Application: Not available 

Open to: Domestic and International Students

Eligibility Criteria: 

• Must be a holder of a recent PhD or at least 3 years of research experience.

• Preference will be given to applicants below the age of 35.

• Must have good academic standing.

A number of other scholarships offered by institutions, government or universities may be available for international students going for higher education in the UAE.