Scholarships

  • Available Seats: 48
  • Priority:
    • 38 seats for female students
    • 6 seats for male students from minorities & underrepresented groups
    • 4 seats for male students of lower-income families with evidence of outstanding performance in high-school
  • Conditions:
    • Be a citizen or resident of Iraq and be from one of the prioritized populations.
    • Have a baccalaureate score of 80% and higher.
    • Submit a complete Application for Admission.
    • Be admitted and enroll as a full-time student.
    • Included programs: All of the Programs offer at AUK.
    • Maintain full-time status, min. 12 credits each semester to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 for the duration of their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • All repeated courses will be charged at the full tuition rate.
    • It is not possible to change the program the recipient is enrolled in.
    • Students with a cumulative GPA lower than 2.00 will be placed on probation and will have two semesters to reach a cGPA of minimum 2.00. Students who fail to do so will be dismissed from the university.
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Fully funded
  • How to Apply: Applications are closed.
  • Application Deadline: December 1st, 2020
  • Funded by: United States Department of State
  • Available Seats: 25
  • Conditions:
    • Be a citizen or resident of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
    • Have a baccalaureate score of 80% and higher.
    • Submit a complete Application for Admission.
    • Maintain full-time status, min. 12 credits each semester to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • All repeated courses will be charged at the full tuition rate.
    • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 for the duration of their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Students with a cGPA lower than 2.5 will lose the scholarship for one semester and have to earn it back by increasing their cGPA to 2.5. During this semester, the student will be self-funded.
  • Financial Coverage:
    • The cost of CAPA and the bachelor’s program is covered, and the repeats of any courses, housing in the University Residence Facility, fees, and the costs of English-Language Proficiency Exams are not covered
  • How to Apply: Applications are closed.
  • Application Deadline: December 1st, 2020
  • Available Seats: 59
  • Priority:
    • 47 awards for female students
  • Conditions:
    • Be a citizen or resident of Iraq and be from one of the prioritized populations.
    • Have a baccalaureate score of 80% and higher.
    • Submit a complete Application for Admission.
    • Be admitted and enroll as a full-time student.
    • Included programs: Nursing, Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Software & Security.
    • Maintain full-time status, min. 12 credits each semester to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 for the duration of their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • All repeated courses will be charged at the full tuition rate.
    • It is not possible to change the program the recipient is enrolled in.
    • Students with a cumulative GPA lower than 2.00 will be placed on probation and will have two semesters to reach a cGPA of minimum 2.00. Students who fail to do so will be dismissed from the university.
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Tuition, fees, and the cost of English Language courses are covered
  • How to Apply: Applications are closed.
  • Application Deadline: November 11, 2021
  • Funded by: United States Department of State
  • Number of awards: 20
  • Priority: 10 awards for female applicants / 10 awards for male applicants
  • Conditions:
    • Be a citizen of the KRI (and not holding second citizenship)
    • Being proficient in both written and spoken English will be taken into account advantageously in the selection process.
    • Be from a financially disadvantaged background.
    • Submit a complete Application for Admission
    • Be admitted and enroll as a full-time student.
    • The scholarship covers full tuition for the total number of credit hours in the bachelor’s degree program.
    • Maintain full-time status, min. 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 for the duration of their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • All repeated courses will be charged at the full tuition rate .
    • It is not possible to change the program the recipient is enrolled in.
  • Included programs:
    • B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering
    • B.Sc. in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
    • B.Sc. in Computer Software and Security
    • B.Sc. in Nursing
    • B.A in Business Administration with Specialization in Accounting and Finance Management
    • B.A in Business Administration with Specialization in Oil and Gas Management
  • How to Apply:
    • You can fill out the scholarship eligibility form here

    Click here

  • Baccalaureate score: 80%.
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Full scholarship; including university fees and accommodation for female students.
    • Funded by: GENEL Energy
    • Application Deadline: August 21, 2022
  • Number of Awards: 44
  • Priority: 35 awards for female applicants, 20 seats for applicants from Central and Southern Iraqi governorates.
  • Conditions:
    • Be a citizen or resident of Iraq and be from one of the prioritized populations.
    • Have a baccalaureate score of 80% and higher.
    • Submit a complete Application for Admission.
    • Be admitted and enroll as a full-time student.
    • Included programs: Nursing, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Software & Security
      Maintain full-time status, min. 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 for the duration of their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • All repeated courses will be charged at the full tuition rate.
    • It is not possible to change the program the recipient is enrolled in.
    • Students with a cumulative GPA lower than 2.00 will be placed on probation and will have two semesters to reach a cGPA of minimum 2.00. Students who fail to do so will be dismissed from the university.
    • The award recipient must have not completed a university degree.
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Full scholarship covering tuition, English language courses, and university fees. For female applicants requiring dormitory, call +964 (751) 741 4103 for more information.
  • How to Apply:
    • You can fill out the scholarship eligibility form here CLICK HERE For more information, call +964 (751) 741 4103.
    • Bring the following documents or send digital copies to scholarships@auk.edu.krd:
      • An essay (in English, Kurdish, or Arabic) documenting your interest in your choice of program.
  • Funded by: United States Department of State
  • Application Deadline: November 16, 2022
  • Number of awards: Open
  • Conditions:
    • The student must be self-funded (exceptions are scholarships, loans,
      etc.).
    • Be a citizen or resident of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq or be of
      Kurdish ethnicity residing in a neighboring country of Iraq.
    • Submit a complete Application for Admission
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 for
      the duration of their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Maintain full-time status, minimum 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
  • Baccalaureate score: 98%-100%.
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Full scholarship
    • CAPA and other fees not included
  • How to Apply:
    • You may visit the campus, Office
      of Admissions and Registration.

    Click here

  • Application Deadline: Open
  • Funded by: The American University of Kurdistan
  • For further information call 07517414102/07517414103 or send an email to
    admissions@auk.edu.krd

How to Apply:

Scholarship Criteria:

  • The recipient must be of Kurdish ethnicity.
  • The recipient must hail from a lower-income community and provide evidence of financial need.
  • The candidate must submit a complete Application for Admission.
  • The award recipient should have achieved a score of 80% or above in their baccalaureate certificate to qualify for the scholarship.
  • The award recipient must maintain full-time status, with a minimum of 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
  • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for the duration of their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
  • The award recipient must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.

Financial Coverage:

  • Full scholarship

Funded by: Asad S. Khailany Trust

Application Deadline: October 10, 2023

  • Number of awards: 200
  • Conditions:
    • Be a graduate of a public high school or vocational school within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
    • Submit a complete Application for Admission.
    • Open to transfer students; as per AUK policies, university courses taken previously may be transferable toward the AUK bachelor’s degree.
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 for the duration of their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Students granted refugee status are eligible for the scholarship.
    • Maintain full-time status, minimum 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
  • Baccalaureate score: 90.00% and higher.
  • Financial Coverage:
    Recipients are provided an allowance to cover the cost of CAPA and the bachelor’s program by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; this does not cover the repeats of any courses. Housing in the University Residence Facility, fees and the costs of English-Language Proficiency Exams are not covered.
  • How to Apply:
    • You may visit the campus, Office of Admissions and Registration.
    • Click here
  • Application Deadline: Applications received by February 22, 2022 will receive priority consideration.
  • Sponsored by: The Kurdistan Regional Government and the American University of Kurdistan.
  • For further information call 07517414102 / 07517414103 or
    send an email to admissions@auk.edu.krd
  • Number of Awards: 49
  • Priority: 39 awards for female applicants.
  • Conditions:
    • Be a citizen or resident of Iraq and be from one of the prioritized populations.
    • Have a baccalaureate score of 80% and higher.
    • Submit a complete Application for Admission.
    • Be admitted and enroll as a full-time student.
    • Included programs:
      • Nursing
      • Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
      • Computer Software & Security
      • Business Administration
    • Maintain full-time status, a minimum of 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 for the duration of their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Students with a cumulative GPA lower than 2.00 will be placed on probation and will have two semesters to reach a cGPA of minimum 2.00. Students who fail to do so will be dismissed from the university.
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • All repeated courses will be charged at the full tuition rate.
      The scholarship is valid until the end of Fall 2028. Any courses taken after Fall 2028 will be charged to the student.
    • It is not possible to change the program the recipient is enrolled in.
    • The award recipient must have not completed a university degree.
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Full scholarship covering tuition, English language courses, and university fees. For female applicants requiring dormitory, send an e-mail to financial.aid@auk.edu.krd
  • How to Apply:
    • You may fill out the scholarship eligibility form CLICK HERE
    • Bring copies of the following documents:
      • An essay (in English, Kurdish, or Arabic) documenting your interest in your choice of program.
      • High school grades
      • Proof of household income
    • For more information, call +964 (751) 741 0000
  • Funded by: United States Department of State
  • Application Deadline: November 2nd, 2023
  • Scholarship Start Semester: January 2024
  • Number of awards: 5
  • Priority: 3 awards for female applicants.
  • Included programs:
    • Computer Software & Security
    • Design
    • International Studies
    • Business Administration
    • Architectural Engineering
    • Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
    • Petroleum Engineering
    • Nursing
  • Conditions:
    • The recipient must be of Kurdish ethnicity.
    • The recipient must be currently living in Turkey.
    • The recipient must hail from a lower-income community and provide evidence of financial need.
    • The candidate must submit a complete Application for Admission.
    • The award recipient should have achieved a score of 80% or above in their baccalaureate certificate to qualify for the scholarship.
    • Selected applicants must submit the high school equivalency certification within one year of acceptance.
    • The scholarship is valid for a period of five years from the acceptance date
    • The award recipient must maintain full-time status, with a minimum of 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for the duration of their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Full scholarship covering tuition, English language courses, housing, and university fees.
  • How to Apply:
    • You may fill out the scholarship eligibility form: Click here
    • The applicants qualified for the next stage will be contacted to submit the following to (auk.scholarships@auk.edu.krd):
      • An essay (in English or Kurdish) documenting your interest in your choice of program.
      • High school grades
      • Proof of household income
  • Sponsored by: Mr. Bişar Çoktin, BC Group.
  • Application Deadline: July 25, 2024.
  • Scholarship Start Semester: : Fall 2024 (August 25, 2024)
  • Number of awards: 5
  • Included programs:
    • B.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering
    • B.Sc. in Architectural Engineering
  • Conditions:
    • The recipient must be a citizen-resident of the Duhok Governorate in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
    • The recipient must come from an economically disadvantaged family; s/he must provide evidence of financial need.
    • The award recipient should have achieved a score of 80% or above in their baccalaureate certificate to qualify for the scholarship.
    • The candidate must submit a complete application for admission
    • The scholarship is valid for a period of five years from the acceptance date for petroleum engineering and six years from the acceptance date for architectural engineering.
    • The award recipient must maintain full-time status, with a minimum of 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 throughout their studies to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • The award recipient must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Full scholarship covering tuition, English language courses, and university fees.
  • How to Apply:
    • You may fill out the scholarship eligibility form: Click here
    • The applicants qualified for the next stage will be contacted to submit the following to (auk.scholarships@auk.edu.krd):
      • An essay (in English or Kurdish) documenting your interest in your choice of program.
      • High school grades.
      • Proof of household income.
      • An official documentation indicating residency in Duhok Governorate.
      • A copy of the national ID card.
  • Sponsored by: Mr. Bnas Doski and Shinal Company, under the scope of the company’s corporate social responsibility
  • Application Deadline: August 05, 2024.
  • Available Seats: 3
  • Program: Architectural Engineering.
  • Conditions:
    • Be of the Muslim faith.
    • Submit a valid TOEFL ITP score of 537+, a TOEFL iBT score of 75+, or an IELTS score of 6.0 at the time of application; Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered.
    • Achieved a score of 80% or higher in their baccalaureate certificate.
    • Maintain full-time status (minimum of 12 credits each semester) to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Abide by the Student Code of Conduct to remain eligible.
    • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 throughout their studies to remain eligible; Students with a cumulative GPA lower than 2.00 will be placed on probation and have two semesters to raise it to 2.00 or higher. Those failing to do so will be dismissed from the University.
    • Repeated courses are not covered under the scholarship; students will be charged at the full tuition rate for repeated courses.
    • The scholarship is valid only for Architectural Engineering; Changing to another program is not permitted.
    • Political affiliation is not a consideration.
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Academic Tuition
    • Other Fees: Including ID, IT, and Admission fees.
  • How to Apply:
    • You may fill out the scholarship eligibility form:

      • Click here

    • You may fill out the scholarship eligibility form:
      • Applicants qualified for the next stage will be contacted to submit the following to auk.scholarships@auk.edu.krd
      • An essay (in English or Kurdish) documenting interest in Architectural Engineering.
      • High school grades.
      • A copy of the national ID card/passport.
      • A valid certificate of a TOEFL ITP score of 537+, a TOEFL iBT score of 75+, or an IELTS score of 6.0.
    • Sponsored by: Mr. Mehmet Kürk
    • Application Deadline: December 3, 2024.
    • For further information call 07517414102 or 07517414103 or send an email to admissions@auk.edu.krd.