About Scholarships
The postgraduate Academic Scholarship at UOWD covers 15% to 25% of tuition fees each semester. The scholarship does not include textbooks, excursions, accommodation, living expenses or any other costs involved in undertaking study.
Scholarship Value
Two categories of scholarship are available to postgraduate students.
- 25% scholarship
- 15% scholarship
Within each category, the number of scholarships awarded is limited and you must meet the minimum selection criteria for the relevant category in order for your application to be considered.
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- Applications are open to students of any citizenship.
- Applications are open to new (entry level) students only who will be undertaking full time study.
- Applicants must have achieved the minimum grades as listed in the Curriculum table below.
- Applicants must meet all of the academic and admission criteria to be admitted to the University and be intending to enrol in the relevant session for which they have applied.
Requirements to Retain the Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to students are reviewed at the end of each semester (unless otherwise stated). In order to retain this Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum grade Distinction "D" in all subjects attempted
- Enrolment in a minimum of 2 subjects in Autumn and Spring
Scholarship holders failing to meet the above requirements will no longer be entitled to retain their scholarship and will therefore have to pay the relevant tuition fees in order to continue their studies.
Please refer to the Scholarship Application Procedures for further information.
Adam Gilchrist Sports Awards
This award, named after Australian cricketer and University of Wollongong ambassador, Mr Adam Gilchrist AM, is an annual title which is bestowed on two recipients, at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, in the Autumn semester (which begins in September). It offers the recipients a 50% bursary on their tution fees for the duration of their studies (subject to maintaining specified academic standards, sporting participation and enrolment crieria). The scholarships do not include textbooks, excursions, accommodation, living expenses or any other costs involved in undertaking study.ա
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
Applicants for the Adam Gilchrist Sports Award must be a current and selected representative member of a sport (individual or team) in which UOWD fields an official team and/or competes on a regular basis. These include: football, basketball (Men’s and Women’s), volleyball, table tennis and cricket. You must participate at the emirate/state, national or international level and the sport must be sanctioned, authorised and/or controlled by a representative body (an association, federation, or committee) at a state, national or international level.
In addition, applicants should meet the following criteria:
- For postgraduate applicants, a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 or equivalent is required.
- Applicants must meet all of the academic and admission criteria to be admitted to the University of Wollongong in Dubai and be intending to enrol in the relevant semester for which they have applied.
- If successful, the applicant must become an active member of the UOWD team in the sport for which the Scholarship is awarded.
Requirements to Retain the Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to students are reviewed at the end of each semester (unless otherwise stated). In order to retain a Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum grade "C" in all subjects attempted
- Enrolment in a minimum of 2 subjects in Autumn and Spring
* In addition to the academic achievements required, Adam Gilchrist Sports Award recipients must have actively participated in all practice sessions and competitions for the UOWD sports team on which they are a member. Sports participation will be assessed by the Sports Coordinator. A brief report will be submitted to the Scholarship Committee at the end of the Autumn semester, and a full report will be submitted at the end of Spring semester.
Scholarship holders failing to meet the above requirements will no longer be entitled to retain their scholarship and will therefore have to pay the relevant tuition fees in order to continue their studies.
Please refer to the Scholarship Application Procedures and Closing Dates for further information.
Outstanding Academic Excellence – Children of Alumni Scholarships
This Scholarship is offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and covers 20% of tuition fees each semester. The scholarship does not include textbooks, excursions, accommodation, living expenses or any other costs involved in undertaking study.
| Value | No. of Scholarships | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
| 20% | 1 (Autumn) | |
Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- Applications are open to new (entry level) students only who will be undertaking full time study.
- Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their parent’s alumni status.
- Postgraduate applicants must have achieved a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent in their Bachelor degree program.
- Applicants must meet all of the academic and admission criteria to be admitted to the University and be intending to enrol in the relevant session for which they have applied.
Requirements to Retain the Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to students are reviewed at the end of each semester (unless otherwise stated). In order to retain this Scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Minimum grade Distinction "D" in all subjects attempted
- Enrolment in a minimum of 2 subjects in Autumn and Spring
Scholarship holders failing to meet the above requirements will no longer be entitled to retain their scholarship and will therefore have to pay the relevant tuition fees in order to continue their studies.
Scholarship Application Procedures
If you would like to apply for any of the UOWD Scholarships, you should submit an Application for Scholarship form, along with supporting documentation relevant to your chosen Scholarship (academic transcripts, completion certificate(s), awards, referee reports, alumni ID, as appropriate) to the Registrar’s Department. Applications must be received by the closing date (as listed below) for current students and submitted via the Scholarship Form.
Application Closing Date
Late applications will not be considered.
|
Semester |
Deadline |
|---|---|
| Autumn 2015 |
27 August 2015 |
For further information regarding UOWD Scholarships you can
- Contact Student Admissions on +9714 278 1800 or info@uowdubai.ac.ae
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http://www.uowdubai.ac.ae/postgraduate-programs/scholarships