UAE scholarships: 15 reasons students could lose their funding
Scholarship students in the UAE could have their scholarships cancelled for reasons including poor academic performance, unauthorised employment, prolonged absence or providing forged academic documents, under rules set by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). The ministry has begun implementing a regulatory framework governing scholarship students, setting out 15…
Students pursuing scholarships in the UAE face a list of 15 potential reasons for losing their financial support, as outlined by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR). Academic performance is a key concern, with students risking scholarship cancellation after receiving three consecutive warnings for poor grades or failing to respond to a one-month absence from studies.
Other grounds for cancellation include unauthorized employment, prolonged absence from the program, or providing forged academic documents. The ministry has also identified violations of academic and administrative rules, such as altering the degree or institution without approval, exceeding permitted absences, or failing to register for required semesters.
Financial allowances can be suspended if students do not register full-time, fail to provide registration proof, discontinue studies without approval, or extend their graduation period without official permission. Employed scholarship students may have their allowances halted if their educational leave expires without renewal from their employer.
The MoHESR reserves the right to recover payments for various reasons, such as early withdrawal, repeated academic failure, or unauthorized financial assistance. Students may also be obligated to repay funds if they fail to complete a required service period in the UAE after graduation.
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