Scholarship (tuition fee waiver only) and Financial Aid Policy
The purpose of this policy is to help the deserving students of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) to bridge the gap between the education cost and their financial resources.
At AIUB, the categories of Scholarship (tuition fee waiver only) and Financial Aid are as followings:
- Scholarship
- Academic
- Merit Based Scholarships (For Freshman students)
- Academic Scholarship for Regular Students
- Dr. Anwarul Abedin Scholarship for female Undergraduate Students
- Mrs. Hasna Abedin Scholarship (Proposed)
- Exra-Curricular
- National Talents Scholarships
- Sports Scholarships
- Club Scholarships
- Academic
- Financial Aid
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- General Need Based Tuition Fee Waiver
- Freedom Fighter Waiver
- Alumni Tuition Fee Waiver
- Corporate Tuition Fee Waiver
- Sibling Waiver
- AIUB Employee Waiver
- AIUB Employee Dependent Waiver
- On-campus jobs
- Volunteer Scheme
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Note: One student is entitled to receive scholarship in only one category. If in any case, a student qualifies for scholarship in more than one category; s/he would be entitled to the one of higher percentage (as and if applicable).
Details of the Scholarship (tuition fee waiver only) and Financial Aid Policy:
- Merit Based (For Freshman students) Scholarships:
The Applicant must have:
- GPA 5.00 (Golden) OR GPA 5.00 in SSC and HSC
- 5 (Five) ‘A’ in O-Level (at a time) and 2 (two) ‘A’ in A-Level (at a time); no grade lower than ‘B’
Application Procedure:
An applicant fulfilling all the above criterion must sit for a Scholarship Exam and must pass with Satisfactory Grade (the Acceptable Passing Grade may vary from time to time and will be decided by the Scholarship Committee) in order to be a Recipient of Academic Scholarship/Grant. The number of recipients may vary from time to time and the Award of Scholarship depends on the availability of slots.
- Academic Scholarship for Regular Student:
The Applicant must have:
- Complete two (2) regular semesters (Spring & Fall)
- Can apply only in a regular semester.
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Academic load for regular full-time student:
Minimum Number of Academic Load (Program and Semester wise)
Effective Fall 2023-2024 Minimum Number of credits (academic load) Program FALL SPRING SUMMER Undergraduate >/=15 >/=15 9-10 Graduate (except EMBA) 12 12 6 EMBA 4 courses 4 courses 2 courses - CGPA of 3.75 or above.
- Must not have grade lower than ‘B’ [undergraduate program] / ‘B+’ [graduate program] in any academic period
- No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
- No Disciplinary Action Taken
Note:
The number of recipients may vary from time to time and the Award of Scholarship depends on the availability of slots.
- Anwarul Abedin Scholarship for female Undergraduate Students:
This scholarship grant is established in honor of the late Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Dr. Anwarul Abedin. His vision in providing opportunities for female students to have greater access to university education augurs well to the national and international concern of narrowing the gender gap in the university. The grant covers only the tuition fee (100%) given to qualified female student every regular semester, Fall and Spring, based on the number of slots to be declared by the Scholarship Committee. (One per faculty)
Criteria for the Selection of Recipients (For Undergraduate Female Students Only)
- CGPA OF 3.8 and above
- No grade below B+
- Regular Full Time/Full Credit, 12-15 credits with no semester gap
- Certification of No Disciplinary Action (to be issued by OSA)
- Certification of Good Moral Character (to be issued by OSA)
- Membership in any AIUB Club
- Certification of Active Participation in Department/Course Extra Curricular Activities (e.g., volunteer, organizer of seminars, workshops, competitions, etc.)
- Not a recipient of any kind of scholarship/financial assistance provided by the university or any other organization.
The renewal of the Grant every regular semester is subject to maintaining the CGPA and other criteria prescribed above.
- Hasna Abedin Scholarship: (Proposed)
This scholarship grant is established in honor of the late Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Mrs. Hasna Abedin. Her vision in strengthening higher education and concentration in specialization and research. The grant covers only the tuition fee (100%) given to qualified post graduate student every regular semester, Fall and Spring, based on the number of slots to be declared by the Scholarship Committee. (One per faculty)
Criteria for the Selection of Recipients (For Postgraduate Students Only)
- CGPA OF 3.8 and above
- No grade below B+
- Regular Full Time/Full Credit, 12 credits with no semester gap
- Certification of No Disciplinary Action (to be issued by OSA)
- Certification of Active Participation in Department/Course Extra Curricular/ Social Welfare/ Research Activities.
- Not a recipient of any kind of scholarship/financial assistance provided by the university or any other organization.
The renewal of the Grant every regular semester is subject to maintaining the CGPA and other criteria prescribed above.
- National Talent Scholarships:
Awarded to students based on their achievements in the national level recognized by the relevant national authority. Based on the application and supporting documents, Scholarship Committee will recommend the eligibility and percentage of tuition fee waiver.
Scholarship for National talents under the MOU between AIUB and National Level Organizations will be awarded as per the clause mentioned in the MOU.
Scholarship Grant for National Talent recipients are selected by the Scholarship Committee. However, the decision to extend scholarship to any individual student remains at the complete Discretion of the Scholarship Committee .
- Sports Scholarships:
The sports scholarship is awarded to a selected number of students who participate in sports activities for the university. Percentage of waiver will be decided by the Scholarship Committee based on the contribution of the applicant in the sports category. The student must also demonstrate financial need.
- Club Scholarships:
The club scholarship is awarded to a selected number of students who are members of the AIUB student clubs. The student must have been a regular member of the club for at least one year and contributed in the achievements of the club. Percentage of waiver will be decided by the Scholarship Committee based on the contribution of the applicant in the club activities. The student must also demonstrate financial need.
- Scholarship for Students with disability
The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.
AIUB promotes academic freedom among students with disability as a commitment towards inclusive society.
Scholarship is awarded to students with disabilities based on the following criteria:
- Must be a full-time student of AIUB
- Must have a disability as defined by the ‘Bangladesh persons with disabilities rights and protection act 2013’ and must provide documentation to verify this.
- Applicants must meet the minimum standards to qualify (number of credits/semester, GPA, CGPA, continuity of studies)
- Must submit application at the Registrar’s Office within the given deadline of every semester.
- Percentage of scholarship will depend on the recommendation made by the scholarship committee based on their assessment of the application and/or an interview process.
- The final decision of the scholarship is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.
- Scholarship for Students from Underrepresented Group
The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.
AIUB promotes academic freedom among students coming from the underrepresented group (i.e., ethnic minorities, low-income, non-traditional*, 3rd Gender, newly settled refugee) as a commitment towards inclusive society.
Scholarship is awarded to students coming from the underrepresented group based on the following criteria:
- Must be a full-time student of AIUB
- Must have proper documentation to verify underrepresented group status as applicable.
- Applicants must meet the minimum standards to qualify (number of credits/semester, GPA, CGPA, continuity of studies)
- Must submit application at the Registrar’s Office within the given deadline of every semester.
- Percentage of scholarship will depend on the recommendation made by the scholarship committee based on their assessment of the application and/or an interview process.
The final decision of the scholarship is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.
*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.
- General Need Based Tuition Fee Waiver
The Applicant must have:
- Complete two (2) regular semesters (Spring & Fall)
- Can apply only in a regular semester.
- Fresh application is not allowed for summer semester.
- After submission of application concern department will arrange VIVA for the deserving candidates.
- The number of recipients may vary from time to time depending on the availability of slots.
- The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
- Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
- CGPA of 3.50 or above.
- No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete(I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
- No Disciplinary Action Taken
- Scholarship Committee has the full authority to take any decision on this matter.
- Freedom Fighter Waiver:
- After successfully passing in admission test exam, applicant must sit for Freedom Fighter test exam. Scholarship Committee select them on the basis of appropriate Freedom Fighter papers (as per the guideline of ministry), Freedom Fighter exam result and University Quota policy (as per the guideline of UGC).
- The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
- Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
- CGPA of 3.50 or above.
- No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
- No Disciplinary Action Taken
- Alumni Tuition Fee Waiver:
The Applicant must have:
- The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
- Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
- CGPA of 3.50 or above.
- No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
- No Disciplinary Action Taken
- Scholarship Committee has the full authority to take any decision on this matter.
- Corporate Tuition Fee Waiver:
The corporate tuition fee waiver is only applicable to postgraduate students who are working in public / reputed private organizations (original employment document must be submitted every semester at the time of registration). Students will be entitled to corporate tuition fee waiver in the following categories:
- Public Organization:
- Civil Organization
- Defense Organization
- Private Organization:
- Individual
- Group
- Based on MOU with AIUB
Percentage of waiver will be decided by the Scholarship Committee or, as mentioned in the valid MOU between the organization and AIUB. AIUB Management reserves the right to update/ cancel the MOU at any time if necessary. To be eligible for the corporate waiver student must register for minimum 12 credits (4 courses for EMBA) every semester.
- Special Tuition Fees Waiver for Female students for MPH program:
AIUB offers special benefits to encourage female students to apply for higher education. To encourage and improve female participation in Public Health sector, AIUB offers 35% tuition fees waiver to all the female students of the MPH program.
- Sibling Waiver
Sibling of a current student will be entitled to a percentage of tuition fee waiver as decided by the Scholarship Committee. Siblings must be registered in the same semester to be eligible for the waiver. The scholarship will only continue as long as siblings are registered students.
- AIUB Employee Waiver
AIUB Employees are entitled to tuition fee waiver after 1 year of full-time services. Percentage of Employee Waiver depends on the number of years the employee has served AIUB as decided by the Scholarship Committee.
- AIUB Employee Dependent Waiver
First (1st) degree affinity of AIUB Employees is entitled to tuition fee waiver after 1 year of full-time services. Percentage of the waiver depends on the number of years the employee has served AIUB as decided by the Scholarship Committee.
- On-Campus Jobs
Students may avail the opportunity of earning through part-time on campus jobs. Based on the requirement of various departments of the university, temporary part-time jobs are circulated in the university notice boards.
- Volunteer Scheme
Office of Student Affairs (OSA) maintain a pool of student volunteers after they are selected through a selection process. Volunteers are engaged in various university events for a specific period of time. Most of these engagements are completely voluntary. For some specific events, if required a nominal compensation can be given to the volunteering student as a daily allowance.
Renewal of Grant:
Recipient of any of the Academic Scholarship/Grant or Tuition Fee Waiver mentioned above has to comply with the underlying rules consistently. The student:
- Must be enrolled with regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program) OR 12 credits (Graduate Degree Program) per regular semester.
- Must be enrolled in all academic courses during the preceding and subsequent semesters.
- Must not have any disciplinary record.
- Must have a CGPA of 3.75 or above with No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
- And must have an attendance of more than 80% at all times.
Note: In case a student is eligible of more than one scholarship/discount, only one scholarship/discount will be applicable; whichever is higher.
Private University Act Guidelines:
Minimum 6% students of the total population must be given full scholarship. In these 6%, freedom fighter category scholarship recipients must be minimum 3%; and rest of the other categories should cover the other minimum 3% students.
Grants are subject to AIUB Policy. AIUB reserves all the rights to update the policy at any time without any prior notice. AIUB also reserves all the rights to approve/ disapprove any grant at any time without any prior notice.