Canadian University Dubai announces 2015 ‘Canada Day' Scholarship Awards

Dubai, July 1, 2015: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced its third annual Canada Day scholarship awards to coincide with Canada’s national day on 1st July.

The University, in partnership with the Canadian Embassy, is inviting applications from Canadian nationals starting their first year of undergraduate studies in Fall 2015. The scholarships will support two students to embark upon an accredited degree program at CUD.

The Canada Day scholarships were established in 2013 to celebrate CUD’s bonds with Canada, and are awarded annually on the basis of academic attainment and financial need. This year’s recipients will be presented with their scholarship by Canadian Consul General, His Excellency Mr. Emmanuel Kamarianakis at a ceremony at the start of the Fall semester.

To be eligible for the scholarship, a candidate should hold a Canadian passport,  starting first year of undergraduate studies and meet all the requirements for admission to the University. Preference will be given to candidates with a high CGPA and those in financial need

University Chancellor, Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, said, “When we established CUD, our mission was to help give back to society by bringing the world-renowned Canadian education system to the UAE. Promoting and celebrating academic endeavor is a core value we share with our Canadian counterparts and the Canada Day scholarships are a fitting way to acknowledge our shared values and celebrate this important date.”

Canadian Ambassador to the UAE, His Excellency Mr. Arif Lalani, said, “I am grateful for these generous scholarships. The Canadian University Dubai exemplifies the commitment to excellence and education that both Canada and the UAE share. These scholarships offer Canadian nationals a unique opportunity to study and develop in an exciting and innovative environment here in Dubai."

President of CUD, Dr. Karim Chelli added, “It is a source of great pride for us to celebrate our strong connections with Canada, and in doing so, support Canadian students to benefit from its education system here in Dubai. Each of our programs is built upon Canadian curriculum and learning principles and we are delighted to be able to provide this unique educational opportunity to new students through these scholarships.”