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A scholarship generously sponsored by the Saadi Saihood Charitable Foundation.
The Rising Stars Scholarship is designed to support ambitious and promising students who demonstrate strong academic potential and a commitment to building a successful future.
Eligible students can receive a 30% to 50% tuition discount, depending on the scholarship criteria and their academic profile.
Through the Rising Stars Scholarship, AUIB aims to make high-quality education more accessible while empowering a new generation of talented students to develop their skills, pursue their ambitions, and contribute to Iraq’s future.
What are the eligibility requirements?
1) Good Academic Standing.
2) Demonstration of financial need.
3) Selection of AUIB via the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) portal and acceptance to AUIB as a full-time student.
Which colleges at AUIB are eligible under this scholarship?
1) College of Arts & Sciences (50% tuition)
2) College of Law (50% tuition discount)
3) College of Healthcare Sciences (50% tuition)
4) College of Business (only for the following majors – 50% tuition)
- a) Finance and Banking
- b) Entrepreneurship
- c) Management Information System
- d) Marketing
- e) Accounting
5) College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (only for the following majors – 30% tuition discount)
- a) Electrical Engineering
- b) Mechanical Engineering
- c) Computer Science
What is the application process?
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:
- a) High school certificate,
- b) Recommendation letter,
- c) 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.
When is the scholarship closed?
The application deadline is 20 October 2026. AUIB will not accept applications after this date.
How are scholarship recipients selected?
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.
