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

 
  • 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: 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
  • Number of awards: 25
  • 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: 90%-97.99%
  • 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
  • Number of awards: 25
  • 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: 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, 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, vocational school, or institute 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.
  • 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: 44
  • Priority: 35 awards for female applicants, 20 seats for applicants from Baghdad and Basra.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Funded by: United States Department of State
    • 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.
  • Application Deadline: November 16, 2022
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