Scholarships

 

The American University of Kurdistan offers scholarships for students, as per the following conditions:

  • The student must be enrolled as full-time (min. 12 credits/semester).
  • The student must be self-funded (exceptions are scholarships, loans, etc.).
  • The student fulfills the conditions of the specific scholarship.

Scholarships and Awards

 
  • 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.
      • Scholarship seats are limited for each program and high school category.
      • Included programs:
        • Business Administration
        • Computer Software and Security
        • Design
        • International Studies
  • Baccalaureate score:90%-100%
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Partial scholarship covering $4,650 of tuition CAPA and other fees not included
  • How to Apply:
    • You may visit the campus, Office of Admissions and Registration.
    Click here
  • Application Deadline:Open every academic year, until seats are filled
  • Funded by: The American University of Kurdistan
  • For further information call 07517414102/07517414103 or send an email to admissions@auk.edu.krd
  • 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.
    • Scholarship seats are limited for each program and high school category.
    • Included programs:
      • Business Administration
      • Computer Software and Security
      • Design
      • International Studies
  • Baccalaureate score: 80%-89.99%
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Partial scholarship covering $2,550 of tuition
    • CAPA and other fees not included
  • How to Apply:
    • You may visit the campus, Office of Admissions and Registration.
    Click here
  • You may visit the campus, Admissions, and Registration Department.
  • Application Deadline: Open every academic year, until seats are filled.
  • Funded by: The American University of Kurdistan
  • For further information call 07517414102-07517414103 or send an email to admissions@auk.edu.krd
  • 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
Children and spouses of martyrs are offered full tuition grants to study at AUK. This government-funded grant is provided by the Ministry of Anfal and Martyrs to students within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The grant applies to the governorates operating within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq: Duhok, Hawler, and Sulaimaniyah.
  • Number of awards: Open
  • Conditions:
    • The student must fill out all application forms and provide all documentation required by AUK and governmental offices.
    • The student must abide by all rules and regulations set by the Ministry of Anfal and Martyrs.
    • Continuous enrollment is required until completion of bachelor’s degree.
    • In the event that the student uses up their allowance prior to graduation due to failed courses/exams, the student must independently fund his/her own tuition through to graduation. Unfortunately, if a student is unable to pay his/her own tuition after they have used up their allowance, the student will not be able to continue their academic career at AUK.
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Maintain full-time status, minimum 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
  • How to Apply:
    • You may visit the campus, Office of Admissions and Registration. Click here
  • Financial Coverage:
    • Recipients are provided an allowance to cover the cost of English language courses and the bachelor’s program by the Kurdish Regional Government; this does not cover the repeats of any courses.
  • Funded by: The KRG Ministry of Anfal and Martyrs Affairs
  • For further information call 07517414102/07517414103 or send an email to admissions@auk.edu.krd
Children of political prisoners are offered full tuition grants to study at AUK. This government grant is provided by the Ministry of Anfal and Martyrs to students within the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The grant applies to the governorates operating within the KRG: Duhok, Hewler, and Suliemania.
  • Number of awards: Open
  • Conditions:
    • Students must fill out all application forms and provide all documentation required by AUK and governmental offices.
    • Students must abide by all rules and regulations set by the Ministry of Anfal and Martyrs.
    • Continuous enrollment is required until completion of bachelor’s degree.
    • In the event that the student uses up their allowance prior to graduation due to their failure of exams/courses, the student then must independently fund his/her own tuition through to graduation Unfortunately, if a student is unable to pay his/her own tuition after they have used up their allowance, the student will be unable to continue their academic career at AUK.
    • The student must abide by the student code of conduct to remain eligible for the scholarship.
    • Maintain full-time status, minimum 12 credits each semester, to remain eligible for the scholarship.
  • How to Apply:
      • You may visit the campus, Office of Admissions and Registration
    Click here
  • Financial Coverage
    • Students receiving PPA are provided an allowance to cover the cost of English language courses and the bachelor’s program by the Kurdish Regional Government. This does not cover the repeat of any courses.
    • Fees are not covered
  • Funded by: The KRG Ministry of Anfal and Martyrs Affairs
  • For further information call 07517414102/07517414103 or send an email to admissions@auk.edu.krd
  • 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.