Scholarships

The American University of Bahrain grants scholarships to students with exemplary academic performance, personal achievements, and motivation to succeed. These students are also seen as ambassadors of our mission and vision and can thrive within a diverse and multicultural student body.

We provide several scholarship opportunities to support our students’ educational goals. At AUBH, we are committed to student success. Therefore, all scholarships and financial aid are at the discretion of the University. Scholarships are designed to reward, encourage, and assist students in pursuing academic excellence.

Full Scholarship

This scholarship covers books and tuition fees for four academic years and is available for domestic students only.

Criteria for Application
Documents Required
Selection

The deadline to apply for a full scholarship is May 24, 2025. Limited seats available.

Partial Scholarships

This scholarship scheme is for domestic students only.

Early Enrollees Award

The Early Enrollees Award is a guaranteed award for those who enroll by the specified deadline. However, if the recipient qualifies for and receives a higher value scholarship, the early Enrollees award will no longer apply.

Type of Scholarship Criteria of Selection Percentage
Early Enrollees Registration fee (BD 600) is paid by April 15, 2025 10%

Disclaimer: The Early Enrollees award is applicable for one academic year only.

Academic Excellence Award

This scholarship is exclusively available to Bahraini nationals and domestic students. Eligibility is determined based on the student’s high school GPA.

Type of Scholarship Criteria of Selection Percentage
Public schools 90%
80% - 89%
50%
30%
Private schools Above 95%
90% - 95%
80% - 89%
30%
20%
15%
A Levels AAB and above
ABB
BBB
25%
20%
15%
IB 34 IB points or above
31-33 IB points
25%
20%

Inspire, Lead, and Compete Award

These scholarships are awarded to students with exceptional skills or achievements in specific fields. Examples, but not limited to, talent, community engagement, leadership, and athletics.

Type of Scholarship Criteria of Selection Percentage
Inspire, Lead, and Compete GPA of 80% and above.
Portfolio
Interview process
25-50%

Siblings Discount

This scholarship is awarded when siblings enroll in the same semester and do not have any other existing scholarships.

Type of Scholarship Criteria of Selection Percentage
Siblings Discount 2 or more siblings are enrolled in the same semester (applicable for undergraduate programs only) 10%

Alumni Discount

An automatic discount is offered to our graduates who wish to pursue a master’s degree.

Type of Scholarship Criteria of Selection Percentage
Alumni Discount To all AUBH alumni 15%

Conditions:

  • Scholarships will not be granted until the student pays the seat reservation fee (BD 600).
  • Registration fee deadline is mentioned in the scholarship contract.
  • The deadline to apply for scholarships is June 30, 2025 (Fall Semester).

International Scholarships

This scholarship is exclusively available to international students. Eligibility is determined based on the student’s high school GPA.

Type of Scholarship Criteria of Selection Percentage
AUBH Global Scholarship 80%-89% 15%
AUBH President’s Scholarship 90% and above 25%

Support for Success Aid

Support for Success aid is designed to support students who require additional financial assistance, click the button below to apply for the aid.

Scholarship Registration Form