Abu Dhabi University offers Dh50 million in scholarships and financial aid in 2020-2021

  • Date: 08-May-2021
  • Source: Gulf News
  • Sector:Education
  • Country:UAE
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Abu Dhabi University offers Dh50 million in scholarships and financial aid in 2020-2021

The university's scholarship and financial aid programmes have eased the financial burden of nearly 14, 000 students since ADU's inception in 2003, according to a university statement issued on Wednesday. In addition, ADU responded to COVID-19 and the difficulties it presented through several initiatives. In collaboration with First Abu Dhabi Bank, it introduced a new payment facility, 'Easy Payment Plan', for students who wanted to pay their tuition fees in instalments with 0 per cent interest. ADU also implemented and enhanced its online offerings, demonstrating a high level of awareness of the required precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus. It also put in place counselling services to support students. In recognition of their tireless efforts and devotion to safeguarding the health and safety of our community during the COVID-19 outbreak, ADU offered a 20 per cent discount to the UAE's frontline workers in the health care sector who wished to enrol in undergraduate or postgraduate degrees at ADU. "ADU is determined to overcome all challenges that ADU and our students might face as a result of the pandemic. We continue to be dedicated to empowering and inspiring outstanding students to pursue their goals. Our scholarships and financial