Mr. Saadi Waheeb Saihood's Scholarship
The American University of Iraq – Baghdad is pleased to offer the Mr. Saadi Waheeb Saihood Scholarship, valued at Two Billion Iraqi Dinar.
This scholarship stems from 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, Mr. Saadi Waheeb Saihood’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.
- Number of scholarships: Sixty (60) scholarships
- Value: Full coverage of tuition fees 100%
- Duration: The entire academic program, plus an additional year if required for English language studies
- Eligible colleges: College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Law, College of International Studies, and College of Education and Human Development
- A general high school average of 80% or above
- Demonstration of financial need
- The applicant must select the “American University of Iraq-Baghdad” through the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research portal and be accepted as a full-time student at the American University of Iraq-Baghdad
1. Complete the online interest form Click here to apply.
2. After completing the interest form, applicants must visit the Office of Student Awards and Financial Aid (on our campus) to:
- Fill out the official application form
- Submit the following required documents:
- High school certificate
- Recommendation letter
- Official documents proving financial need
- A 300-word essay explaining the need for the scholarship and how the applicant plans to contribute to Iraq’s future development
Applications must be submitted in person to the Office of Student Awards and Financial Aid Office Coordinator by the close of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research’s first application round.
The admission process includes confirming the student’s selection of the American University of Iraq – Baghdad via the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research portal, reviewing all submitted documents, and then hosting the candidate for an interview with the specialized committee. Upon fulfilling the conditions, the Office of Student Awards and Financial Aid will notify the accepted candidates by phone and email.
To maintain the scholarship, recipients must sustain a cumulative GPA of no less than 3.3, remain enrolled as full-time students, and only register for courses that meet the degree requirements. Withdrawal from courses or failure to meet academic standards may result in the termination of the scholarship. Additionally, the scholarship may be revoked in cases of providing false information or violating university policies. The Office of Student Awards and Financial Aid will provide further details to accepted students during their enrollment.
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