The decision to invest in a quality education may be one of the most important decisions the students and the parents will have to make. At SUC, we believe that the choice should be based on the quality of academic programs and opportunities available to the students. By reaching out to motivated and deserving students who have limited financial resources, SUC scholarship funds helps to provide the means to attend SUC and the opportunity to realize their dreams.

1) Purpose
The SUC scholarship fund was established to fund deserving recipients pursuing academic careers within the SUC. This is accomplished by funding a permanent investment base from contributions made by corporations and fund raising activities conducted by the SUC and most importantly setting aside a certain amount from the tuition fees.

2) Members of the Committee
The chair of the scholarship committee will be appointed by the President. Which includes as the chairman and four other members of the Academic Support Service staff will be appointed on the basis of the recommendations by the chair of the Scholarship committee who is Chairman ,Head – HRD. Members are appointed to the committee for a term of three years. It has been the policy of the SUC to involve students in such vital decision where the students are concerned and the scholarship committee will take a broader view to induct one or two students to the committee on an ad hoc basis to view, suggest and make broader recommendations to the committee as to how the fund can be better promoted and the service utilization aspect of the fund be improved.

3) Duties of the Committee
The committee will extend support to graduate students who exhibit financial need, as well as academic excellence. The Members of the committee should be socially committed and possess a sympathetic attitude towards genuine cases while at the same time be fair and consistent in their decision making.

4) Fund maintenance and appropriation
The President of the SUC will certify the funds available for the scholarship fund on an annual basis. The fund is to be separated from the general operating fund of the SUC. The fund is not to be used other than for generating further funds for giving scholarships. The fund may be held within the same account, but a separate accounting must be kept to distinguish it from the other heads. The head of finance will submit periodic reports to the President stating the usage of funds and make suitable suggestions and recommendations needed for further enhancing the service given by the committee.

CURRENT STUDENTS
Students who are pursuing their full time BBA at SUC are termed as current students, a current student becomes eligible for the above scholarships only once the registration fee is cleared and students joins the program. Current students can avail scholarships in the under mentioned categories:

1. Need based scholarships
   Need based scholarships are awarded to students, who are from educationally and socially disadvantaged backgrounds. In addition, an applicant must show financial need and must produce adequate and supporting evidence to claim the same. Need based scholarship awards range from AED 3,500/- to AED 5,000/- [working scholarships] and AED 2,500/- to AED 3,500/- for non working scholarship on yearly basis scholarships and is applicable only for one academic year. The award should be renewed every academic year as long as the student is in good academic standing and continues to demonstrate financial need and is subject to the approval of the committee. Only students who are admitted to the SUC and doing a full time degree course will be considered for this type of scholarship. This will not apply to student if they have been awarded any fee waivers in the freshman level; however they can apply for the same from the Sophomore Level, subject to approval.
   
   Criteria for awarding scholarships
   • Duly filled form (which is to be taken from Finance Department after the start of classes, i.e. Fall every year (July & Sept intakes)
   • A request letter detailing the need to avail the scholarship fund.
   • Marks/Grades of the last exam undertaken.
   • Salary certificate of the parent/guardian who is to support the student.
   • Bank statement of the parent/guardian showing the accounts for the last six months.
   • Recommendation letter from Dean for Academic and Academic Support Services Department regarding status of the student.


2. Toppers Award
   The scholarship fund each year is allocated to toppers who top in their respective majors for each financial year. The maximum amount that can be offered to each candidate is AED 2000/-
   
   Documents required:
   • Year wise transcripts from Administration Department.
   • A student in his / her study duration is eligible for either a fee waiver or scholarship.
   • Fee waiver is granted only before commencement of the intake and is a onetime grant.


3. Fee Waiver for MBA program
   SUC students who wish to join the MBA program with the SUC are eligible for a fee waiver of AED 6500/-