Scholarship
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed NYUAD Scholarship for Exceptional Emirati Students
This scholarship is awarded to all admitted UAE nationals and children of Emirati parents. It provides full financial coverage for tuition, registration fees, and study- and travel-related expenses for the duration of the undergraduate program.
About this scholarship
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed NYUAD Scholarship for Exceptional Emirati Students is offered by NYU Abu Dhabi for study in United Arab Emirates at bachelor level. The award is valued at 100% coverage, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive 100% coverage. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor level. Nationality requirements apply: United Arab Emirates.
Eligibility
Must be an admitted UAE national or a child of an Emirati mother or father.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor
Nationality requirements
United Arab Emirates
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- NYU Abu Dhabi
- Study destination
- United Arab Emirates
- Eligible applicant countries
- United Arab Emirates
- Award
- 100% coverage
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- United Arab Emirates
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-24