United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is offering a range of scholarships, fellowships, and graduate assistantships for prospective Master’s and PhD students, especially in STEM and strategic fields such as Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Environmental Science, Space Science, and related disciplines. These opportunities are designed to attract excellent students and provide them with financial support to pursue advanced research and graduate studies at UAEU.

The available awards include the Chancellor’s Fellowship for Graduate Students, which targets outstanding applicants in STEM and strategic areas, and is renewable based on budget availability. Graduate Research, Teaching, and Administrative Assistantships are open to all nationalities and provide financial support in exchange for research, teaching, or administrative duties under faculty supervision. Full Ride Scholarships are available for UAE nationals (UAEU alumni only) to support their studies from Master’s through PhD in research-based programs. The PhD Fellowship is open to high-achieving students in select majors, offering continuous financial support throughout their doctoral studies. Additional scholarships include the TDRA – ICT Fund Scholarship Program for Emirati students in Information Technology and Communications, the Hamdan bin Rashid Scholarship for the Master of Educational Innovation, and the MSc Space Science Scholarship under the Arab Space Pioneers Program, which supports talented candidates from the Arab region to join the MSc in Space Science or related programs and work at the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) in Al Ain, UAE.

Specific PhD studentships are also available in the Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering, Department of Biology, Climate Action, and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Funding packages may include full or partial tuition coverage, stipends, and other financial support, depending on the award and eligibility. All scholarships and assistantships are subject to budget availability, and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee approval.

Applicants must first apply and be accepted into a Master’s or Doctorate program at UAEU. Eligibility criteria and application instructions vary by scholarship and assistantship; candidates are encouraged to review the details on the UAEU website and ensure they meet all requirements and deadlines. These opportunities are ideal for students interested in research and academic careers in STEM, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and Space Science.