Scholarships for United Arab Emirates Students
Browse scholarships for students from United Arab Emirates. This page lists 22 scholarships that specifically welcome United Arab Emirates nationals (by nationality or region), plus scholarships open to all international students that you can also apply to. Always confirm each scholarship's eligibility and deadline before applying.
full fundingUniversity of Pretoria Commonwealth PhD Scholarship
Open to citizens of Commonwealth countries (excluding South Africa) who hold a master's degree completed at least two years before applying and are under 38 years of age at the time of application. Applicants must not be current or former master's or doctoral students at the University of Pretoria. The award funds full doctoral study at UP with tuition coverage, a living allowance, and research support.
Also open to all international students
Western Union Global Fellowship
Open to emerging leaders and social entrepreneurs who are leading nonprofit or for-profit social-impact ventures, especially those from or working with refugee, displaced, marginalised or underserved communities. Applicants should be able to commit fully to the virtual fellowship duration (around 8-10 hours per week, rising to 10-15 hours in the first two weeks) and have or plan a community placement for their venture. Applicants from a defined list of priority countries are especially encouraged to apply.
Frequently asked questions
How many scholarships are there for United Arab Emirates students?
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At least 22 scholarships specifically welcome applicants from United Arab Emirates, in addition to many scholarships open to all international students, all listed on this page.
Can students from United Arab Emirates apply to scholarships open to all nationalities?
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Yes. Scholarships marked as open to all international students accept applicants from United Arab Emirates; check each one's other requirements and deadline.
