Mr. Saadi Waheeb Saihood's Scholarship
Honoring the Founding Father and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Saadi Waheeb Saihood — a transformative Two-Billion-IQD scholarship awarded by the American University of Iraq–Baghdad to support talented and deserving students, and foster academic excellence.
This scholarship stems from The Founding Father and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees Mr. Saadi Waheeb Saihood’s commitment to a unique vision of investing in exceptional minds and their role in building both society and the state. This vision is grounded in the belief that the highest and most successful form of investment lies in fostering the minds of talented individuals to achieve strategic goals in building strong state institutions and a prosperous society. The connection between cultivating minds and building both state and society can only be realized through a robust educational process and an advanced educational institution that first elevates the human mind, leading to advancements in all aspects of human life.
Mr. Saadi Waheeb Saihood’s Scholarship provides an opportunity for various groups in society to access an open gateway to higher education and earn a recognized degree in any field of humanistic or scientific knowledge. This scholarship is dedicated to talented Iraqi students who are committed to self-development, diligent in their studies, engaged in productive work, and actively involved in academic pursuits, by offering them full support for higher education. This full support, through the scholarship, grants academically distinguished students in need of financial assistance a unique opportunity to realize their high aspirations in earning advanced degrees and developing both their scientific and personal abilities. This, in turn, will positively impact the environment in which they live and contribute to fostering the independent development of Iraq’s future.
In summary, The Founding Father’s Scholarship seeks to provide full financial support to undergraduate students based on merit and academic excellence. The scholarship covers tuition fees for the entire duration of the academic program.
The aim of Mr. Saadi Waheeb Saihood’s Scholarship is to provide full financial support to outstanding Iraqi students, enabling them to pursue higher education at the American University of Iraq-Baghdad. The scholarship strives to promote academic excellence and financial inclusion, ensuring that students from diverse social backgrounds are provided access to an internationally accredited curriculum. A promotional campaign will be launched to encourage students to explore this opportunity.
Mr. Saadi Waheeb Saihood’s Scholarship offers a unique opportunity to transform the lives of academically distinguished students, empowering them to achieve their educational dreams at the American University of Iraq-Baghdad, and contribute to Iraq’s leadership and developmental future.
FAQ
It is a full-tuition scholarship offered by AUIB in honor of the founding father and Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees, Mr. Saadi Waheeb Saihood. It aims to support talented and deserving Iraqi students and foster academic excellence.
- A high school general average of 80% or above.
- Good Academic Standing.
- Demonstration of financial need.
- Selection of AUIB via the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) portal and acceptance to AUIB as a full-time student.
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Business
- College of Law
- College of International Studies
- College of Education & Human Development
- College of Healthcare Technologies
You may explore the colleges in this link:
Academics | The American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB)
1. Submit the online interest form below
2. You will receive an email with the Scholarship Application Form. To complete the official application and submit the required documents:
- high school certificate,
- recommendation letter,
- official proof of financial need,
- and a 300-word essay explaining the applicant’s future plans and how they will contribute to Iraq’s development.
Include all supporting documents in copies; please do not include any original copies.
3. Visit the Office of Enrollment Services & Registration on the AUIB campus in person to submit your application within 5 working days from the day you submitted the online application.
Scholarship results will be announced after checking the student’s admission to AUIB and after the student passes the interview. Selected students will receive official notification by email and phone.
Recipients must:
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.
- Be enrolled full-time and only register for courses required for their degree.
- The scholarship may be revoked for providing false information, violating university policy or failing to meet academic standards.
No. Mr Saadi Waheeb Saihood’s Scholarship covers tuition fees only. Other expenses, such as housing, meals, transportation, and personal costs, are the responsibility of the student.
This scholarship is designed for newly admitted undergraduate students entering AUIB through the Ministry of Higher Education’s first round of admission.
Applications are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee based on academic excellence, demonstrated financial need, completeness of documentation, and the quality of the applicant’s personal essay. Final decisions are made after committee deliberation and subject to approval by the university administration.
Students whose GPA falls below 3 for two semesters may face scholarship termination.
Recipients may request a program transfer, but it must be approved by both the Scholarship Committee and the Enrollment services and Registration office
The scholarship will only continue if the new program falls under the list of eligible colleges and if the student continues to meet academic and conduct requirements.
AUIB will no longer receive applications by close of the Ministry’s first admission round.
The Mr Saadi Waheeb Saihood’s Scholarship cannot be combined with any other AUIB or external scholarship that covers tuition. Students must choose only one tuition-based scholarship.
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