What NYU Abu Dhabi Global Scholarship – International Undergraduate Aid actually covers.
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is one of the world's most selective universities — with an acceptance rate below 4% — and one of its most generously funded, with up to 100% of admitted students receiving scholarships covering full tuition, housing, meal plans, health insurance, and in some cases even textbooks. All admitted students are automatically considered for merit-based fellowships regardless of nationality, making this a truly global, fully funded university experience. NYUAD's class is deliberately international, drawing students from over 100 countries. Africa is well represented among both students and faculty, and the curriculum reflects a genuinely global intellectual perspective that resonates with students from the continent. Undergraduate programs at NYUAD span science, engineering, arts and humanities, social sciences, and business, all delivered through NYU's internationally recognised academic standards. The university is located in Abu Dhabi, offering students the unique advantage of living in one of the world's wealthiest and most forward-looking cities while accessing NYU's global campus network, including study-away opportunities at NYU New York, NYU Paris, NYU Shanghai, and 14 other global sites. African students interested in NYUAD must apply through the standard admissions process and complete the CSS Profile to be reviewed for financial aid. Admission is need-blind, meaning financial circumstances do not affect admission decisions. The combination of rigorous academics, full financial support, and a genuinely multicultural campus environment makes NYUAD among the most exceptional opportunities for African secondary school students globally.
Who can apply.
Open to undergraduate applicants seeking to study in United States. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
Four steps to a complete application.
Scholar Africa is a discovery and tracking platform — the application itself is submitted directly through the official provider site. The steps below mirror our HowTo schema.
Check eligibility
Confirm your nationality, academic level, and field of study match the criteria above.
Eligibility checklist
Prepare documents
Transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statement, and a valid passport.
Document checklist
Submit the application
Submit before January 15, 2027 via the official portal.
Submission checklist
Track your application
Use your Scholar Africa dashboard to monitor status and deadline reminders.
Post-submission checklist
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Other scholarships worth a parallel application.
Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.