The University offers a small number of institutional scholarships designed to recognize academic excellence and provide access to the best and brightest students regardless of circumstance. In addition to University-Sponsored Scholarships, we are working to procure unique scholarship opportunities for our students. All awards must be used towards the cost of tuition and are credited directly to the student's account each term by Student Financial Services. Awards are made for the length of the student's entire curriculum and prorated on the term/academic year schedule. The award letter will outline the details of the award.

In order for a student to plan in advance for the financial obligations associated with attending American International University West Africa, most applications and awards are made prior to their registration and enrolment in the School.

The Department of Financial Aid, in consultation with the school's Financial Aid committee, makes the selection of award recipients. Award determinations are based on academic excellence, the degree of the family's financial need and the availability of funds from the School, as well as each scholarship's specified criteria.

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS INTAKE OF 2011/2012

PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIPS:

Value: US $ 50,000.00.     This Scholarship is available to limited number of qualified candidates from Gambia only. Candidates for this award must have the following pre-requisites: (see FAQ's for disbursement)

1. Must be a citizen of The Republic of The Gambia.
2. Must have completed High School from recognized institutions in The Gambia.
3. Completed application for admission to a specified course.
4. Provisional acceptance by the Admissions Committee.

Application for consideration of this Scholarship should be sent to both the addresses:

1. Department of Financial Aid, American International University West Africa. P.O.Box 3505, KSMD, Banjul, The Gambia
2. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology, Bertil Hardway Highway, Kotu, The Gambia.

ANANT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP:

Value: US$ 15,000.00.    This Scholarship is available to TWO qualified candidates from Africa. Candidates for this award must have the following pre-requisites: (see FAQ's for disbursement)

1. Must be a citizen from any country located in Africa.
2. Must have completed High School from recognized institutions in Africa.
3. Completed application for admission to a specified course.
4. Provisional acceptance by the AIUWA Admissions Committee.

Application for consideration of this Scholarship should be sent to:

1. Department of Financial Aid, American International University West Africa. P.O.Box 3505, KSMD, Banjul, The Gambia

AIU MERIT SCHOLARSHIP:

Value: US$ 10,000.00     This Scholarship is available to FIVE qualified candidates from Africa. Candidates for this award must have the following pre-requisites: (see FAQ's for disbursement)

1. Must be a citizen from any country located in Africa.
2. Must have completed High School from recognized institutions in Africa.
3. Completed application for admission to a specified course.
4. Provisional acceptance by the AIUWA Admissions Committee.

Application for consideration of this Scholarship should be sent to:

1. Department of Financial Aid, American International University West Africa. P.O.Box 3505, KSMD, Banjul, The Gambia.

Applicants should be aware that the funding is limited, and the quality of the applicants is generally very competitive. Unfortunately, scholarships and awards cannot be made to every deserving student.