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Financial Aid and Scholarships at Girne American University

GAU offers a range of scholarships and financial aid programs to support the academic journeys of its successful students.

1. Competitive Tuition Fee Scholarships (75% or 100%)

• Each academic year, GAU awards competitive additional tuition fee scholarships to successful students, providing financial support for their studies.
• These scholarships can cover either 75% or 100% of the tuition fees, depending on the student's academic performance.

2. Three Forms of Scholarships

• GAU provides students with opportunities to receive scholarships in three distinct forms:

a. High Honour Scholarship

• Students who achieve a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 or higher after their first academic year (spring and fall semesters) are eligible to apply for additional Academic Tuition Fee Scholarships.

b. Work Team Scholarship

• Students can qualify for 'work-equivalent' scholarships by actively working in relevant units and facilities within the university.

c. Sports Scholarship

• Students selected by the School of Sports to represent the university become eligible for a 100% Sports Tuition Fee Scholarship.
• Please note that all scholarships are subject to availability, and students who withdraw from a course may lose their scholarship entitlement.

3. Scholarships for Top Foundation English School Graduates

• Upon successful completion of the University's Foundation English School, top-performing students are awarded additional scholarships.

Girne American University is committed to providing financial support and incentives to its students through various scholarship programs. For specific details on eligibility, application procedures, and scholarship terms and conditions, students should refer to the official GAU resources and announcements.

TRNC State Scholarships

TRNC State Scholarships are scholarship opportunities offered by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) government to international students who wish to pursue higher education in Northern Cyprus.

Eligibility and Application Period

• Generally the application period is from mid of July – to mid August.

Coverage of the Scholarship

• Scholarships include tuition, dormitory fees, and a monthly allowance of 200 USD.

Scholarship Committee and Meetings

• The Scholarship Committee meets twice a year to discuss scholarship matters.
• All scholarship-related decisions are made by the Scholarship Committee.
• Students can contact the TRNC Ministry of National Education or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for inquiries or requests related to scholarships.

Duration and Maintenance of Scholarship

• The scholarship covers the Fall and Spring Semesters.
• Scholarship continuation requires maintaining a minimum academic record (CGPA + GPA) above 2.00 for undergraduate and above 3.00 for graduate students.
• Failure to meet academic requirements may lead to scholarship warnings and, ultimately, scholarship cancellation.
• Scholarships are valid for a specified duration: 10 semesters for undergraduate and 4 semesters for graduate programs.