William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship at The American University in Dubai (spring 2025)

In partnership with The American University in Dubai, the program will provide American students based in the US the opportunity to expand their educational and cultural horizons by studying in the Arab world. President Clinton gave public recognition to this during his keynote Address at AUD’s Fifth Commencement (June 2002) in which he cited the multi-cultural composition of AUD’s student body consisting of over one hundred nationalities, as a microcosm of Dubai’s multi-ethnicity. In this spirit, the Clinton Presidential Foundation and AUD have established this program to encourage others to experience this diversity.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Scholarship recipients must carry a full load of academic credit (12-16 hours) during each semester of study. If scholarship awardees fail to remain in good academic standing as defined by AUD’s academic standards or fail to adhere to the AUD code of conduct, program participation will be terminated. Board, texts, transportation and extracurricular activities are the financial responsibility of the student.

In order to be awarded the Clinton Scholarship, scholarship recipients must apply and be admitted to AUD as a visiting student. All the scholarship recipients will be required to contribute to the program by generating materials including but not limited to journals. social media posts and service as a mentor for future scholarship recipients to further support and promote the goals of the program.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

• Fall: April 15
• Spring: October 15

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, a student must complete the application for The William Jefferson Clinton Scholarship at The American University in Dubai and successfully submit the following documents along with the application form online. Before you begin your application, please make sure you have all the required documents to upload. An email notification will be sent to the reference upon the submission of the application to request a letter of recommendation. The contact information of the reference is required for the application.

1. Complete the Clinton Scholarship Application Form online;
2. Passport photocopy with validity page;
3. A personal statement (500 words minimum) addressing the qualities that distinguish the applicant for The William Jefferson Clinton Scholars Program at AUD;
4. A copy of the applicant’s current undergraduate official transcript showing that the applicant
   • is in good academic standing [i.e., 3.0 GPA or equivalent] at the institution from which he or she is applying; and,
   • has completed or is completing one full year of study as a fulltime student at a four-year accredited U.S. college or university;
5. A résumé or CV indicating work and/or leadership experience; and,
6. One letter of recommendation. (To be submitted by reference before the application deadline.)

AUD will begin reviewing all submissions after the deadline closes (Fall – June 1; Spring – November 1). If you have any questions, please contact studyabroad@aud.edu for assistance.

About AUD

Delivering a student-centric, forward-thinking learning experience to over 2000 undergraduates, graduates and professionals from more than 100 countries worldwide, we seek to empower and enable the leaders and pioneers of tomorrow.

Our diverse faculty of highly educated and experienced academics possess excellent qualifications and professional credentials. With a growing alumni of successful professionals, CEO’s and entrepreneurs, the international accomplishments of AUD graduates are further evidence of our ability to produce employable, talented individuals who are global explorers, poised for career success. 

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WHY STUDY AT AUD?

We are one of the most established international universities in region, located in one of the fastest growing and developing cities in the world.  Building upon years of success, we know how to educate and we know we do it exceptionally well.

We endeavor to ensure that AUD remains American in substance as well as in name, and are committed to adhering to the policies, operations and overall best practices, as followed in American higher education. 

We believe it is every student’s right to achieve their objectives and aspirations, and providing our support in their quest for further education is our ultimate goal.

We are committed to the importance of teamwork and outreach in order to establish beneficial professional collaborations, and value the use of innovation in the creation of knowledge, creative expression and continuous improvement.