American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) demonstrates its commitment to Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1) by establishing a formal policy framework designed to facilitate the admission of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, including those from the bottom 20% of household income group. While AIUB does not employ a rigid numerical quota, its primary admission target is articulated through its official "Admission Policy for Underrepresented Group" (https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-admission-policy-for-underrepresented-group-). This policy explicitly identifies "low-income" individuals as a designated cohort for admission, alongside other underrepresented groups, thereby creating a formal pathway for their inclusion. This policy-driven target is operationalized through an extensive and proactive outreach strategy. The university leverages its significant resources and campus facilities to host a wide array of academic and co-curricular events, such as national Olympiads, programming contests, and inter-college sports championships. These large-scale events, often free and open to students from schools and colleges across all of Bangladesh, function as a meritocratic admission pipeline. This strategy allows AIUB to identify and attract talented students from all socioeconomic strata, including the bottom financial quintile, breaking down aspirational and financial barriers. This active outreach, combined with a non-discriminatory admission policy, ensures that all qualified students have the opportunity to apply, with their financial needs subsequently addressed by AIUB's comprehensive financial aid and scholarship programs. AIUB has a number of great admission policies and scholarships, demonstrating its commitment to accessibility. The university maintains a specific admission target to actively admit students from the bottom financial quintile. This policy focuses on students who fall within the bottom 20% of household income group, promoting diverse opportunities in the country.

Non-Discriminatory Admission Policy of AIUB

AIUB admits qualified and selected students of any age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, underrepresented groups, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students.

AIUB does not discriminate on the basis of

• Age
• Gender or gender identity
• Sexual orientationn
• Race
• Disability
• Color
• Religion
• National or ethnic groups
• Under represented groups
• Under privileged groups
• Non-traditional Students*

in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other programs.

*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-non-discriminatory-admission-policy

Merit Based (For Freshman students) Scholarships at AIUB

The Applicant must have:

• GPA 5.00 (Golden) OR GPA 5.00 in SSC and HSC
• 5 (Five) ‘A’ in O-Level (at a time) and 2 (two) ‘A’ in A-Level (at a time); no grade lower than ‘B’

Application Procedure:

An applicant fulfilling all the above criterion must sit for a Scholarship Exam and must pass with Satisfactory Grade (the Acceptable Passing Grade may vary from time to time and will be decided by the Scholarship Committee) in order to be a Recipient of Academic Scholarship/Grant. The number of recipients may vary from time to time and the Award of Scholarship depends on the availability of slots.

Admission Policy for Students with Disability of AIUB

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.

AIUB promotes academic freedom among applicants with disability as a commitment towards inclusive society.

Admission application of candidates with disability will be assessed based on the following criteria:

AIUB does not discriminate on the basis of

• Admission applicants under this category must meet the disability criteria as defined by the ‘Bangladesh persons with disabilities rights and protection act 2013’ and must provide documentation to verify this.
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards for admission
  1. for undergraduate: SSC/HSC/O’level/A’Level results
  2. for graduate: see (a), undergraduate results
• Recommendation from the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on the availability of adequate campus facilities to overcome the type of disability.
• The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-admission-policy-for-students-with-disability

Admission Policy for Underrepresented Group

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.

AIUB promotes academic freedom among applicants coming from the underrepresented group (i.e., ethnic minorities, low-income, non-traditional*, 3rd Gender, newly settled refugee) as a commitment towards inclusive society.

Admission application of applicants coming from the underrepresented group will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Admission applicants under this category must submit relevant documents that can verified to identify their status of the underrepresented group.
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards for admission
  1. for undergraduate: SSC/HSC/O’level/A’Level results
  2. for graduate: see (a), undergraduate results
• Recommendation from the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration in support of the application.
• The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-admission-policy-for-underrepresented-group-

AIUB’s Scholarship for Students with disability

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin. 

AIUB promotes academic freedom among students with disability as a commitment towards inclusive society. 

Scholarship is awarded to students with disabilities based on the following criteria:

• Must be a full-time student of AIUB
• Must have a disability as defined by the ‘Bangladesh persons with disabilities rights and protection act 2013’ and must provide documentation to verify this.
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards to qualify (number of credits/semester, GPA, CGPA, continuity of studies)
• Must submit application at the Registrar’s Office within the given deadline of every semester.
• Percentage of scholarship will depend on the recommendation made by the scholarship committee based on their assessment of the application and/or an interview process.
• The final decision of the scholarship is at the discretion of the AIUB Management. 

AIUB Scholarship for Students from Underrepresented Group

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin. 

AIUB promotes academic freedom among students coming from the underrepresented group (i.e., ethnic minorities, low-income, non-traditional*, 3rd Gender, newly settled refugee) as a commitment towards inclusive society. 

Scholarship is awarded to students coming from the underrepresented group based on the following criteria:

• Must be a full-time student of AIUB
• Must have proper documentation to verify underrepresented group status as applicable.
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards to qualify (number of credits/semester, GPA, CGPA, continuity of studies)
• Must submit application at the Registrar’s Office within the given deadline of every semester.
• Percentage of scholarship will depend on the recommendation made by the scholarship committee based on their assessment of the application and/or an interview process.

The final decision of the scholarship is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

General Need Based Tuition Fee Waiver

The Applicant must have:

1. Complete two (2) regular semesters (Spring & Fall)
2. Can apply only in a regular semester.
3. Fresh application is not allowed for summer semester.
4. After submission of application concern department will arrange VIVA for the deserving candidates.
5. The number of recipients may vary from time to time depending on the availability of slots.
6. The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
7. Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
8. CGPA of 3.50 or above.
9. No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete(I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
10. No Disciplinary Action Taken
11. Scholarship Committee has the full authority to take any decision on this matter.

Freedom Fighter Waiver at AIUB:

• After successfully passing in admission test exam, applicant must sit for Freedom Fighter test exam. Scholarship Committee select them on the basis of appropriate Freedom Fighter papers (as per the guideline of ministry), Freedom Fighter exam result and University Quota policy (as per the guideline of UGC).
• The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
• Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
• CGPA of 3.50 or above.
• No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
• No Disciplinary Action Taken

Alumni Tuition Fee Waiver AIUB

The Applicant must have:

• The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
• Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
• CGPA of 3.50 or above.
• No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
• No Disciplinary Action Taken
• Scholarship Committee has the full authority to take any decision on this matter.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/scholarships

Freshman Student Orientation for Summer 2023-24 at AIUB

On June 1, 2024, AIUB hosted its orientation for newly enrolled freshman students for the Summer 2023-24 semester. This event represents the successful outcome of the university's admission targets, welcoming a new cohort that includes students admitted under the "Admission Policy for Underrepresented Group".1 The orientation provides crucial information on university policies, services, and resources, which is especially beneficial for students from the bottom financial quintile who may be new to the university environment. By integrating these students from day one, AIUB ensures they have the foundational knowledge to navigate their academic journey successfully. The presence of high-level university officials, including the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, emphasizes the institutional support for all new students. This event supports SDG 1 (No Poverty) by ensuring that targeted low-income students are successfully integrated into the university and supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) by providing a strong start to their academic careers.

#AIUB #Orientation #FreshmanWelcome #SDG1 #SDG4 #QualityEducation #StudentSuccess #InclusiveEducation #AIUBStudents

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/freshman-student-orientation-for-summer-2023-24-at-aiub

Department of Marketing organizes ‘FBA, AIUB Academic Outreach Program’

On May 9, 2024, the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) at AIUB organized an "Academic Outreach Program" for college students at Dhaka Imperial College. This initiative is a key part of AIUB’s strategy to fulfill its admission target for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, including the bottom 20% of household income group. By providing free career orientation and higher studies guidance directly to college students, AIUB lowers aspirational barriers and informs potential applicants of the opportunities available, regardless of their financial standing. This proactive engagement encourages students from low-income families to consider university education as an achievable goal. The program directly supports SDG 1 (No Poverty) by creating pathways to higher education for economic empowerment and SDG 4 (Quality Education) by sharing academic and career knowledge with the wider community, fostering lifelong learning.

#AIUB #FBA #Outreach #SDG1 #SDG4 #NoPoverty #QualityEducation #CareerGuidance #HigherEducation #CommunityEngagement #FutureStudents

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/department-of-marketing-organizes-fba-aiub-academic-outreach-program

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) defines student success and graduation/completion targets, particularly for students from the bottom 20% household income group, as achieving sustainable employability. The university's "target" is not merely a graduation statistic but a comprehensive ecosystem designed to ensure that graduates possess the skills, network, and opportunities necessary to secure high-value careers, thereby breaking the cycle of poverty. This strategy is critical, as students from low-income backgrounds often possess the requisite academic knowledge but lack the social capital and professional networks to navigate the job market. AIUB’s Office of Placement and Alumni (OPA) is central to this mission, organizing a continuous pipeline of programmes and initiatives. This pipeline begins with foundational skill-building workshops (e.g., in MS Excel, 'Git', and research), advances to career-specific technical training, and culminates in high-impact networking and recruitment events. The annual AIUB Job Fair, preparatory clinics, and direct alumni mentorship sessions function as a formal bridge to the corporate world, ensuring that student success is measured by a successful transition from "graduation to employment." This holistic approach ensures that a student's economic background does not determine their career trajectory, fulfilling the ultimate aim of SDG 1.

AIUB Hosts Job Fair 2024

On December 21, 2024, AIUB hosted its flagship "AIUB Job Fair 2024," featuring 117 leading national and multinational companies. This event is the cornerstone of AIUB’s strategy for ensuring bottom financial quintile student success, serving as a direct mechanism for graduation/completion targets. For students from low-income families, this event is transformative; it provides direct "access to university facilities" to network with and be recruited by top employers, an opportunity they might otherwise lack. By bridging the gap between graduation and employment, the Job Fair provides a tangible pathway to economic empowerment and self-sufficiency, ensuring that students from all backgrounds can successfully complete their studies with a clear career in sight. This initiative is a powerful tool for achieving SDG 1 (No Poverty) by directly facilitating decent work (SDG 8) for its graduates.

#AIUB #JobFair #Career #Employment #SDG1 #SDG8 #NoPoverty #DecentWork #StudentSuccess #GraduateEmployability #AIUBOPA

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/aiub-hosts-job-fair-2024

Alumni at AIUB - Internship clinic for FBA interns organized by OPA

The Office of Placement and Alumni (OPA) organized an "Internship Clinic" for FBA interns on February 1, 2024, featuring an AIUB alumnus as the speaker. This clinic is a targeted initiative to ensure student success for those transitioning from academic study to professional internships—a critical step for successful completion. For students from the bottom 20% of household income group, who may lack professional connections, this mentorship is invaluable. The alumnus provided practical guidance on career planning, goal setting, and professional conduct, effectively building the social capital and industry-specific knowledge needed to succeed. This program directly supports SDG 1 (No Poverty) by equipping students with the tools for economic self-sufficiency and SDG 4 (Quality Education) by linking academic learning with real-world professional practice, ensuring a high rate of graduation/completion into professional roles.

#AIUB #AlumniMentorship #OPA #SDG1 #SDG4 #StudentSuccess #CareerReady #Internship #NoPoverty #QualityEducation

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/alumni-at-aiub---internship-clinic-for-fba-interns-organized-by-opa

AIUB Job Fair 2024 Technical Session, Tips and Tactics for your Successful Career

In preparation for the annual Job Fair, the Office of Placement and Alumni (OPA) conducted a technical session on December 11, 2024, titled "Tips and Tactics for your Successful Career".3 This workshop, led by a successful AIUB alumnus, is a key component of AIUB’s student success framework, particularly for those from the bottom financial quintile. It provides essential, practical skills on professional networking (LinkedIn), interview techniques, and building a professional profile. These are critical soft skills that students from low-income backgrounds may not have had the opportunity to develop. By providing this programme for free, AIUB ensures all students are equally prepared to engage with employers, thereby leveling the playing field and supporting their successful completion and transition to employment. This initiative strongly supports SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

#AIUB #JobFairPrep #CareerSkills #SDG1 #SDG8 #StudentSuccess #Alumni #Employability #NoPoverty #DecentWork

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/aiub-job-fair-2024-technical-session-tips-and-tactics-for-your-successful-career

Dr Anwarul Abedin Lecture Series on "" Secrets to Success"" by Zaheed Sabur

On April 17, 2024, AIUB’s Faculty of Engineering hosted a "Dr. Anwarul Abedin Lecture Series" seminar titled “Secrets to Success” with Zaheed Sabur, an AIUB alumnus and a Distinguished Engineer at Google.3 This high-profile event is a powerful initiative for student success, providing a profound source of inspiration. For students from the bottom 20% of household income group, Mr. Sabur's journey from an AIUB undergraduate to a senior director at Google provides a tangible and powerful role model. He emphasized learning through understanding, balancing life priorities, and sharing knowledge. This mentorship from one of the country's most successful tech leaders equips students with the mindset and motivation required to successfully complete their studies and aim for the highest levels of professional achievement, directly contributing to SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).

#AIUB #SuccessSecrets #ZaheedSabur #Google #AlumniSuccess #SDG1 #SDG4 #SDG9 #Inspiration #StudentSuccess #NoPoverty

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/dr-anwarul-abedin-lecture-series-on--secrets-to-success-by-zaheed-sabur

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) has implemented a robust and multifaceted system of programmes or initiatives to assist students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group to successfully complete their studies. The cornerstone of this system is the university's comprehensive "Scholarship and Financial Aid Policy" (https://www.aiub.edu/admission/scholarships). This policy moves beyond merit-only awards to include specific, targeted programmes for students with demonstrated financial need. Key among these is the "General Need Based Tuition Fee Waiver", the "Scholarship for Students from Underrepresented Group" which explicitly includes "low-income" students, and waivers for children of Freedom Fighters and siblings, all designed to alleviate the financial burden that is the primary obstacle to completion for this cohort. This financial support is strategically linked to academic performance, creating a "sustainable loop" where aid is contingent on maintaining a strong CGPA. To ensure students can meet these standards, AIUB provides parallel support initiatives. This is further supplemented by financial literacy programmes and academic support workshops, which together create a holistic framework ensuring students have the financial, professional, and academic resources to successfully complete their degrees. AIUB has several decent admission policies, scholarships, and low-income student support services and these programmes or initiatives provide support for the students to assist students who fall into the low or bottom 20% of household income group to successfully complete their studies.

Non-Discriminatory Admission Policy of AIUB

AIUB admits qualified and selected students of any age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, underrepresented groups, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students.

AIUB does not discriminate on the basis of

• Age
• Gender or gender identity
• Sexual orientationn
• Race
• Disability
• Color
• Religion
• National or ethnic groups
• Under represented groups
• Under privileged groups
• Non-traditional Students*

in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other programs.

*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-non-discriminatory-admission-policy

Admission Policy for Students with Disability of AIUB

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.

AIUB promotes academic freedom among applicants with disability as a commitment towards inclusive society.

Admission application of candidates with disability will be assessed based on the following criteria:

AIUB does not discriminate on the basis of

• Admission applicants under this category must meet the disability criteria as defined by the ‘Bangladesh persons with disabilities rights and protection act 2013’ and must provide documentation to verify this.
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards for admission
  1. for undergraduate: SSC/HSC/O’level/A’Level results
  2. for graduate: see (a), undergraduate results
• Recommendation from the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on the availability of adequate campus facilities to overcome the type of disability.
• The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-admission-policy-for-students-with-disability

Admission Policy for Underrepresented Group

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.

AIUB promotes academic freedom among applicants coming from the underrepresented group (i.e., ethnic minorities, low-income, non-traditional*, 3rd Gender, newly settled refugee) as a commitment towards inclusive society.

Admission application of applicants coming from the underrepresented group will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Admission applicants under this category must submit relevant documents that can verified to identify their status of the underrepresented group.
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards for admission
  1. for undergraduate: SSC/HSC/O’level/A’Level results
  2. for graduate: see (a), undergraduate results
• Recommendation from the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration in support of the application.
• The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-admission-policy-for-underrepresented-group-

Scholarship (tuition fee waiver only) and Financial Aid Policies

The purpose of this policy is to help the deserving students of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) to bridge the gap between the education cost and their financial resources.

At AIUB, the categories of Scholarship (tuition fee waiver only) and Financial Aid are as followings:

1. Scholarship
   1. Academic
      1. Merit Based Scholarships (For Freshman students)
      2. Academic Scholarship for Regular Students
      3. Dr. Anwarul Abedin Scholarship for female Undergraduate Students
      4. Mrs. Hasna Abedin Scholarship (Proposed)
   2. Exra-Curricular
      1. National Talents Scholarships
      2. Sports Scholarships
      3. Club Scholarships
2. Financial Aid
   1.  
      1. General Need Based Tuition Fee Waiver
      2. Freedom Fighter Waiver
      3. Alumni Tuition Fee Waiver
      4. Corporate Tuition Fee Waiver
      5. Sibling Waiver
      6. AIUB Employee Waiver
      7. AIUB Employee Dependent Waiver
      8. On-campus jobs
      9. Volunteer Scheme

Note: One student is entitled to receive scholarship in only one category. If in any case, a student qualifies for scholarship in more than one category; s/he would be entitled to the one of higher percentage (as and if applicable).

Details of the Scholarship (tuition fee waiver only) and Financial Aid Policy:

1. Merit Based (For Freshman students) Scholarships:

The Applicant must have:

1. GPA 5.00 (Golden) OR GPA 5.00 in SSC and HSC
2. 5 (Five) ‘A’ in O-Level (at a time) and 2 (two) ‘A’ in A-Level (at a time); no grade lower than ‘B’

Application Procedure:

An applicant fulfilling all the above criterion must sit for a Scholarship Exam and must pass with Satisfactory Grade (the Acceptable Passing Grade may vary from time to time and will be decided by the Scholarship Committee) in order to be a Recipient of Academic Scholarship/Grant. The number of recipients may vary from time to time and the Award of Scholarship depends on the availability of slots.

2. Academic Scholarship for Regular Student:

The Applicant must have:

1. Complete two (2) regular semesters (Spring & Fall)
2. Can apply only in a regular semester.
3. Academic load for regular full-time student:

Minimum Number of Academic Load (Program and Semester wise)

4. CGPA of 3.75 or above.
5. Must not have grade lower than ‘B’ [undergraduate program] / ‘B+’ [graduate program] in any academic period
6. No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
7. No Disciplinary Action Taken

Note:

The number of recipients may vary from time to time and the Award of Scholarship depends on the availability of slots.

3. Anwarul Abedin Scholarship for female Undergraduate Students:

This scholarship grant is established in honor of the late Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Dr. Anwarul Abedin. His vision in providing opportunities for female students to have greater access to university education augurs well to the national and international concern of narrowing the gender gap in the university. The grant covers only the tuition fee (100%) given to qualified female student every regular semester, Fall and Spring, based on the number of slots to be declared by the Scholarship Committee. (One per faculty)

Criteria for the Selection of Recipients (For Undergraduate Female Students Only)

• CGPA OF 3.8 and above
• No grade below B+
• Regular Full Time/Full Credit, 12-15 credits with no semester gap
• Certification of No Disciplinary Action (to be issued by OSA)
• Certification of Good Moral Character (to be issued by OSA)
• Membership in any AIUB Club
• Certification of Active Participation in Department/Course Extra Curricular Activities (e.g., volunteer, organizer of seminars, workshops, competitions, etc.)
• Not a recipient of any kind of scholarship/financial assistance provided by the university or any other organization.

The renewal of the Grant every regular semester is subject to maintaining the CGPA and other criteria prescribed above.

4. Hasna Abedin Scholarship: (Proposed)

This scholarship grant is established in honor of the late Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Mrs. Hasna Abedin. Her vision in strengthening higher education and concentration in specialization and research. The grant covers only the tuition fee (100%) given to qualified post graduate student every regular semester, Fall and Spring, based on the number of slots to be declared by the Scholarship Committee. (One per faculty)

Criteria for the Selection of Recipients (For Postgraduate Students Only)

• CGPA OF 3.8 and above
• No grade below B+
• Regular Full Time/Full Credit, 12 credits with no semester gap
• Certification of No Disciplinary Action (to be issued by OSA)
• Certification of Active Participation in Department/Course Extra Curricular/ Social Welfare/ Research Activities.
• Not a recipient of any kind of scholarship/financial assistance provided by the university or any other organization.

The renewal of the Grant every regular semester is subject to maintaining the CGPA and other criteria prescribed above.

5. National Talent Scholarships:

Awarded to students based on their achievements in the national level recognized by the relevant national authority. Based on the application and supporting documents, Scholarship Committee will recommend the eligibility and percentage of tuition fee waiver.

Scholarship for National talents under the MOU between AIUB and National Level Organizations will be awarded as per the clause mentioned in the MOU.

Scholarship Grant for National Talent recipients are selected by the Scholarship Committee. However, the decision to extend scholarship to any individual student remains at the complete Discretion of the Scholarship Committee .

6. Sports Scholarships:

The sports scholarship is awarded to a selected number of students who participate in sports activities for the university. Percentage of waiver will be decided by the Scholarship Committee based on the contribution of the applicant in the sports category. The student must also demonstrate financial need.

7. Club Scholarships:

The club scholarship is awarded to a selected number of students who are members of the AIUB student clubs. The student must have been a regular member of the club for at least one year and contributed in the achievements of the club. Percentage of waiver will be decided by the Scholarship Committee based on the contribution of the applicant in the club activities. The student must also demonstrate financial need.

8. Scholarship for Students with disability

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin. 

AIUB promotes academic freedom among students with disability as a commitment towards inclusive society. 

Scholarship is awarded to students with disabilities based on the following criteria:

• Must be a full-time student of AIUB
• Must have a disability as defined by the ‘Bangladesh persons with disabilities rights and protection act 2013’ and must provide documentation to verify this.
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards to qualify (number of credits/semester, GPA, CGPA, continuity of studies)
• Must submit application at the Registrar’s Office within the given deadline of every semester.
• Percentage of scholarship will depend on the recommendation made by the scholarship committee based on their assessment of the application and/or an interview process.
• The final decision of the scholarship is at the discretion of the AIUB Management. 

9. Scholarship for Students from Underrepresented Group

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin. 

AIUB promotes academic freedom among students coming from the underrepresented group (i.e., ethnic minorities, low-income, non-traditional*, 3rd Gender, newly settled refugee) as a commitment towards inclusive society. 

Scholarship is awarded to students coming from the underrepresented group based on the following criteria:

1. Must be a full-time student of AIUB
2. Must have proper documentation to verify underrepresented group status as applicable.
3. Applicants must meet the minimum standards to qualify (number of credits/semester, GPA, CGPA, continuity of studies)
4. Must submit application at the Registrar’s Office within the given deadline of every semester.
5. Percentage of scholarship will depend on the recommendation made by the scholarship committee based on their assessment of the application and/or an interview process.

The final decision of the scholarship is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

10. General Need Based Tuition Fee Waiver

The Applicant must have:

• Complete two (2) regular semesters (Spring & Fall)
• Can apply only in a regular semester.
• Fresh application is not allowed for summer semester.
• After submission of application concern department will arrange VIVA for the deserving candidates.
• The number of recipients may vary from time to time depending on the availability of slots.
• The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
• Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
• CGPA of 3.50 or above.
• No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete(I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
• No Disciplinary Action Taken
• Scholarship Committee has the full authority to take any decision on this matter.

11. Freedom Fighter Waiver:

• After successfully passing in admission test exam, applicant must sit for Freedom Fighter test exam. Scholarship Committee select them on the basis of appropriate Freedom Fighter papers (as per the guideline of ministry), Freedom Fighter exam result and University Quota policy (as per the guideline of UGC).
• The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
• Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
• CGPA of 3.50 or above.
• No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
• No Disciplinary Action Taken

12. Alumni Tuition Fee Waiver:

The Applicant must have:

• The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
• Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
• CGPA of 3.50 or above.
• No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
• No Disciplinary Action Taken
• Scholarship Committee has the full authority to take any decision on this matter.

13. Corporate Tuition Fee Waiver:

The corporate tuition fee waiver is only applicable to postgraduate students who are working in public / reputed private organizations (original employment document must be submitted every semester at the time of registration). Students will be entitled to corporate tuition fee waiver in the following categories:

1. Public Organization:
   1. Civil Organization
   2. Defense Organization
2. Private Organization:
   1. Individual
   2. Group
3. Based on MOU with AIUB

Percentage of waiver will be decided by the Scholarship Committee or, as mentioned in the valid MOU between the organization and AIUB. AIUB Management reserves the right to update/ cancel the MOU at any time if necessary. To be eligible for the corporate waiver student must register for minimum 12 credits (4 courses for EMBA) every semester.

14. Special Tuition Fees Waiver for Female students for MPH program:

AIUB offers special benefits to encourage female students to apply for higher education. To encourage and improve female participation in Public Health sector, AIUB offers 35% tuition fees waiver to all the female students of the MPH program.

15. Sibling Waiver

Sibling of a current student will be entitled to a percentage of tuition fee waiver as decided by the Scholarship Committee. Siblings must be registered in the same semester to be eligible for the waiver. The scholarship will only continue as long as siblings are registered students.

16. AIUB Employee Waiver

AIUB Employees are entitled to tuition fee waiver after 1 year of full-time services. Percentage of Employee Waiver depends on the number of years the employee has served AIUB as decided by the Scholarship Committee.

17. AIUB Employee Dependent Waiver

First (1^st) degree affinity of AIUB Employees is entitled to tuition fee waiver after 1 year of full-time services. Percentage of the waiver depends on the number of years the employee has served AIUB as decided by the Scholarship Committee.

18. On-Campus Jobs

Students may avail the opportunity of earning through part-time on campus jobs. Based on the requirement of various departments of the university, temporary part-time jobs are circulated in the university notice boards.

19. Volunteer Scheme

Office of Student Affairs (OSA) maintain a pool of student volunteers after they are selected through a selection process. Volunteers are engaged in various university events for a specific period of time. Most of these engagements are completely voluntary. For some specific events, if required a nominal compensation can be given to the volunteering student as a daily allowance.

Renewal of Grant:

Recipient of any of the Academic Scholarship/Grant or Tuition Fee Waiver mentioned above has to comply with the underlying rules consistently. The student:

1. Must be enrolled with regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program) OR 12 credits (Graduate Degree Program) per regular semester.
2. Must be enrolled in all academic courses during the preceding and subsequent semesters.
3. Must not have any disciplinary record.
4. Must have a CGPA of 3.75 or above with No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
5. And must have an attendance of more than 80% at all times.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/scholarships

AIUB Mental Health Support Services

AIUB provides comprehensive mental health support to its students in partnership with wEvolve.5 This programme offers free or subsidised access to professional counseling, psychoeducation sessions, and workshops on managing stress, exam anxiety, and emotional well-being. For students from low-income families, who may face unique stressors related to financial pressure, access to mental health services is a critical component of support to complete university. By providing these services confidentially and accessibly on campus, AIUB ensures that mental health challenges do not become an obstacle to academic student success. This initiative is a vital part of supporting SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), which is a prerequisite for achieving the educational and economic goals outlined in SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 1 (No Poverty).

AIUB Provides mental health support services to students, faculty members and officials through wEvolve, a holistic organization geared towards promoting, enabling, and improving mental health for all those who are struggling alone. Regardless of the issues and conditions that may be affecting one’s overall mental health, wEvolve is an emerging source of comfort and support for the community as a comprehensive mental health service provider in Bangladesh, with experienced mental health professionals and their in-depth knowledge, skills, and expertise in the field.

At AIUB, wEvolve provides:

• Professional mental health support to the students and staff.
• Individual counselling sessions for students and staff, psychoeducation for the caregiver of the student. AIUB students, faculty members and officials can book appointments directly with the on-campus expert counsellors of wEvolve during office hours on weekdays. Online counselling sessions are also available during weekends or holidays. The counselling sessions are fully confidential, and information shared during the session is kept strictly only between the counsellor and the attendee.
• Self-Assessment for faculty members and officials for mental wellbeing.
• Celebrate annual mental health day with AIUB student clubs.
• Promote mental health awareness in the AIUB community.
• Conducts workshops and information sessions on a regular basis focusing:
  • Effective communication
  • Stress management
  • Anger management
  • Exam phobia
  • Dealing with depression
  • Dealing with anxiety
  • Mindfulness
  • A workshop on psychological first aid: How to help a distressed person
  • Relationship skills
  • Sleep hygiene
  • The science & art of parenting
  • Emotional literacy: Managing difficult emotions
  • Personal well-being
  • Social well-being
  • Mental abilities and skills

#AIUB #MentalHealthSupport #StudentWellness #SDG3 #SDG1 #SDG4 #StudentSupport #Counseling #NoPoverty #GoodHealth

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/oncampus/mental-health-support-service

Relevant Events and Initiatives:

“Let’s Talk Money” by AIUB Business Club (ABC)

On June 15, 2024, the AIUB Business Club organized an interactive session titled "Let's Talk Money".This initiative is a key part of AIUB's student support system, focusing on financial literacy—a critical skill for students from low-income families. The programme featured financial experts and AIUB alumni who provided valuable insights into money management, saving strategies, and smart investments. For students from the bottom 20% of household income group, who may be managing tight budgets or receiving financial aid, this training is essential for helping them manage their funds effectively, avoid debt, and stay financially stable, thus enabling them to successfully complete their studies. This practical workshop supports SDG 1 (No Poverty) by building financial resilience and SDG 4 (Quality Education).

#AIUB #ABC #LetsTalkMoney #FinancialLiteracy #SDG1 #SDG4 #StudentSupport #MoneyManagement #NoPoverty #StudentSuccess

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/lets-talk-money-by-aiub-business-club-abc

Seminar on Personal Finance and Career Workshop:

On November 11, 2024, the Office of Placement & Alumni (OPA) and the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA) jointly organized a "Financial Literacy and Career Workshop".3 This programme directly assists students by equipping them with "essential financial knowledge and skills" such as budgeting, saving, and investment. For students who fall into the bottom 20% of household income group, this initiative is vital for their long-term economic stability and their immediate ability to manage their finances while at university. By linking personal finance to career opportunities, the workshop provides a clear pathway from education to economic empowerment, ensuring students are prepared to successfully complete their studies and build a secure future. This contributes to SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

#AIUB #FinancialLiteracy #CareerSkills #SDG1 #SDG4 #SDG8 #StudentSupport #NoPoverty #PersonalFinance #StudentSuccess

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/seminar-on-financial-literacy-and-career-workshop

AIUB Hosts Job Fair 2024

On December 21, 2024, AIUB hosted its annual Job Fair with 117 companies.3 This event is not just a "success" metric (1.3.2) but also a powerful programme that assists students in their final year to successfully complete their studies. The tangible prospect of securing a job before or immediately upon graduation is a powerful motivator for students, especially those from the bottom 20% of household income group. Knowing that a clear pathway to employment exists encourages them to overcome final-year hurdles and complete their degrees. The Job Fair acts as a capstone support initiative, transforming the abstract goal of "graduation" into the concrete reality of a career, thereby directly fulfilling the aims of SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

#AIUB #JobFair #Career #Employment #SDG1 #SDG8 #NoPoverty #DecentWork #StudentSuccess #GraduateEmployability.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/aiub-hosts-job-fair-2024

“Alumni Career Talks" by the Department of Economics

The "ALUMNI CAREER TALKS" session on February 20, 2024 3 serves as a vital support initiative for students from low-income families. This programme leverages the university's alumni network to provide mentorship and practical career guidance. For students from the bottom financial quintile, this access to established professionals is a crucial form of social capital. The alumni speakers provide a roadmap for successful completion by detailing the skills and networking strategies required to secure a job post-graduation. This guidance builds confidence and provides a clear line of sight to a professional future, motivating students to persevere through academic challenges. This initiative directly supports SDG 1 (NoPoverty) by building career pathways and SDG 4 (Quality Education) by enriching the student experience.

#AIUB #Alumni #Economics #CareerTalk #SDG1 #SDG4 #StudentSuccess #Mentorship #NoPoverty #QualityEducation

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/alumni-career-talks-by-the-department-of-economics

Read More About Bottom Financial Quintile Student Support

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) provides extensive assistance in the local community to support the start-up of financially and socially sustainable businesses. This support is delivered through a structured ecosystem that includes formal education, dedicated resources, mentorship programmes, training workshops, and "access to university facilities". The cornerstones of this ecosystem are the university's Dr. Anwarul Abedin Institute of Innovation (D2A2I) and its Business Incubation Center (BIC), which are mandated to provide expert mentorship, skill development, and collaborative workspaces to guide entrepreneurs from ideation to launch. AIUB operationalizes this support by acting as a central hub for the local tech and business start-up community. In 2024, the university provided "access to its facilities" by hosting major industry-led ideation events like the Cisco IoT Hackathon, the NASA Space Apps Challenge, and AWS Community Day. These events bring local innovators together with global industry leaders for mentorship and training. This external-facing role is complemented by a robust internal pipeline of education and training, including seminars on entrepreneurship, business plan exhibitions, and specialized workshops on essential start-up skills like product management, digital marketing, and AI.

Relevant Events and Initiatives:

AIUB Hosts the Cisco IoT Hackathon 2024

On November 2, 2024, AIUB hosted the "Cisco IoT Hackathon 2024," bringing together 125 programming teams from across the country. By providing "access to university facilities" for this major event, AIUB provides critical assistance to local start-up teams. This hackathon acts as an intensive training workshop and ideation platform, where innovators can develop and present solutions to a panel of judges. The winning project, "Smart Farm Management System Using IoT," is a prime example of a socially sustainable business idea. This event provided direct mentorship from industry experts and offered seed funding in the form of prize money, directly supporting SDG 1 (No Poverty) and fostering innovation for SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).

#AIUB #Cisco #IoTHackathon #Startup #Innovation #SDG9 #SDG1 #SDG2 #TechForGood #SmartFarming

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/aiub-hosts-the-cisco-iot-hackathon-2024

NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024 Successfully Held at AIUB

AIUB served as the title sponsor and host for the NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024, a 36-hour hackathon held on October 4-5, 2024. This is a prime example of AIUB providing assistance to the local start-up and innovator community by offering its resources and "access to university facilities." The event brought together over 3,000 participants from nine cities to address real-world challenges using open data. This programme fosters the creation of new, innovative solutions and potential start-ups. By sponsoring and organizing this prestigious international event with BASIS, AIUB provides a platform for mentorship and networking, encouraging the development of financially and socially sustainable businesses and technology-driven solutions. This directly supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and the poverty-reduction goals of SDG 1.

#AIUB #NASASpaceApps #BASIS #Innovation #SDG9 #SDG4 #SDG1 #Startup #Tech #Community #NoPoverty

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/nasa-space-apps-challenge-bangladesh-2024-successfully-held-at-aiub

AWS User Group Bangladesh hosted the 4th edition of “AWS Community Day Bangladesh” at AIUB

On May 18, 2024, AIUB hosted the "AWS Community Day Bangladesh 2024," bringing together over 300 cloud professionals and enthusiasts. By providing its venue and resources ("access to university facilities"), AIUB provided significant assistance to the local start-up and tech community. The event featured 19 speakers, a keynote from AWS, and a panel discussion on AI with CEOs from leading tech companies (Brain Station 23, Selise). This programme offered high-level training, mentorship, and networking, which are crucial for start-up success. It also included a career fest, linking skilled individuals to tech companies. This initiative supports the tech ecosystem, fostering innovation (SDG 9) and creating high-value job opportunities (SDG 8), which are key to reducing poverty (SDG 1).

#AIUB #AWSCommunity #CloudComputing #Tech #StartupSupport #SDG9 #SDG8 #SDG1 #Innovation #Networking

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/aws-user-group-bangladesh-hosted-the-4th-edition-of-aws-community-day-bangladesh-at-aiub

Workshop on Digital Marketing

On June 26, 2024, AIUB's Department of Marketing and THM organized a "Workshop on Digital Marketing". This training workshop provides direct assistance to local start-ups and entrepreneurs by teaching them essential, low-cost skills for business growth. The workshop covered "facebook marketing, social media marketing tools, search engine optimization, and freelancing related tools." For a start-up with a limited budget, these skills are critical for reaching customers and building a financially sustainable business. This education empowers entrepreneurs in the local community to compete in the digital marketplace. This initiative directly supports SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), providing the tools for self-employment and business creation, which helps to reduce poverty (SDG 1).

#AIUB #DigitalMarketing #Skills #Startup #SDG1 #SDG4 #SDG8 #NoPoverty #BusinessDevelopment #Entreprneurship

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/workshop-on-digital-marketing

Read More About Local Start-up Assistance

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) provides significant financial assistance to the local community to support the start-up of financially and socially sustainable businesses. This support is delivered through a strategic, dual-pronged approach. Firstly, the university provides direct institutional support through its Business Incubation Center (BIC), which operates under the Dr. Anwarul Abedin Institute of Innovation (D2A2I) with a clear mandate to provide "seed funding" and "access to grants" for promising entrepreneurs. This direct support is often manifested as prize money in university-hosted competitions, such as the Cisco IoT Hackathon and the AIUB Architecture Week, where winners receive substantial cash prizes that act as initial seed funding. Secondly, and more expansively, AIUB acts as a crucial "financial broker" for the local start-up community. The university leverages its industry and government partnerships to bring major external funding opportunities directly to its students and local innovators. Key 2024 events, like the seminar on the ICT Ministry's RIC project offering "funding up to BDT 60 lac" and the workshop with Orange Corners offering "grants up to 5,000 euros", demonstrate how AIUB facilitates access to financial assistance far exceeding its own resources, thereby multiplying its impact on poverty reduction (SDG 1) and innovation (SDG 9).

Relevant Events and Initiatives

Seminar titled “Unlock Your Innovation Potential: A call for Research & Innovation By RIC”

On March 6, 2024, AIUB collaborated with the ICT Ministry to host a seminar on its Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) initiative, part of the national EDGE Project. This event is a prime example of AIUB providing access to local start-up financial assistance. The speaker explicitly highlighted the project's ability to provide "funding up to BDT 60 lac" for research and innovation proposals from students. By organizing this seminar, AIUB acted as a facilitator, directly connecting its students and local innovators with a major national-level grant and financial assistance program. This programme empowers entrepreneurs to develop solutions for real-world problems and build financially sustainable businesses, directly contributing to SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

#AIUB #ICTMinistry #StartupFunding #FinancialAssistance #SDG1 #SDG9 #SDG17 #NoPoverty #Innovation #Grants
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/seminar-titled-unlock-your-innovation-potential-a-call-for-research--innovation-by-ric

AIUB-IQAC and AIUB Women Forum organized seminar on “Road to Entrepreneurship”

This seminar, held on March 25, 2024, in collaboration with Orange Corners Bangladesh, was a targeted programme to connect local start-ups with financial assistance. The event provided assistance by introducing entrepreneurs to the Orange Corners incubator, which offers a clear path to funding: "match grants up to 5,000 euros" in the incubation phase and "access to grants and soft loans up to 50,000 euros" in the post-incubation phase. By facilitating this connection, AIUB provides its students and local community members, especially women entrepreneurs (SDG 5), with a direct link to significant financial assistance to launch and scale their socially sustainable businesses. This initiative is a powerful example of leveraging partnerships (SDG 17) to fight poverty (SDG 1) by funding decent work (SDG 8).

#AIUB #StartupFinance #Grants #FinancialAssistance #SDG1 #SDG5 #SDG8 #SDG17 #Entrepreneurship #NoPoverty
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/aiub-iqac-and-aiub-women-forum-organized-seminar-on-road-to-entrepreneurship

AIUB Hosts the Cisco IoT Hackathon 2024

Hosted on November 2, 2024, the "Cisco IoT Hackathon 2024" provided direct financial assistance to local start-ups in the form of prize money. The event awarded "the first prize of 50,000 BDT," "second prize of 30,000 BDT," and "third prize of 20,000 BDT." This prize money functions as non-dilutive seed funding, enabling the winning teams to pursue their innovative projects, such as the "Smart Farm Management System," and develop them into financially and socially sustainable businesses. By sponsoring and hosting this event, AIUB facilitates the direct injection of capital into nascent, high-impact ideas, supporting SDG 1 (No Poverty) by rewarding innovation (SDG 9) that can solve local community problems.

#AIUB #Cisco #IoTHackathon #SeedFunding #FinancialAssistance #SDG1 #SDG9 #Startup #Innovation #NoPoverty

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/aiub-hosts-the-cisco-iot-hackathon-2024

Read More About Local Start-up Financial Assistance

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) has developed several schemes to support poor students from low or lower-middle income countries (L/LMICs), primarily by fostering international partnerships. International students are supported by a robust framework of non-financial and academic support schemes managed by the AIUB International Support Center. This center provides crucial services such as visa and immigration guidance, orientation, and housing assistance, which are vital for students from L/LMICs to settle and succeed in Bangladesh. The university's primary "scheme" for student support is its active pursuit of bilateral partnerships and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with universities in L/LMICs, particularly within the ASEAN region. In 2024, AIUB formalized major collaborations with 20 universities in the Philippines and universities in Vietnam, and conducted student exchange programs with Uzbekistan. These partnerships, along with participation in global schemes like the Erasmus+ programme, create sustainable, funded pathways for student and faculty mobility, joint research, and shared academic resources, focusing on capacity building over one-way aid.

Internationalization

• Pro-actively participative in various national and international programs, in different collaborative capacities, while organizing their own annual international conferences like the AIUB International Conference on Business and Management 2018 (AICBM ’18), the International Conference on Robotics, Electrical, and Signal Processing Techniques 2019 (ICREST ’19), with the upcoming international conference on science & technology.
• Actively participative in various international cultural and academic exchange programs through established strategic affiliations to several universities across the globe, along with numerous linkages with national, regional, and international professional organizations such as AACSB, AAUA, AIESEC, AMDISA, AmCham, APQN, AUAP, DANIDA, Duke of Edinburgh Awards, Education USA, Eramus+, GUNI, IEEE, IAUP, IAU, Oracle, PAASCU, UNESCO, etc.
• AIUB is the authorized testing center for GMAT, UKCAT, and LNET, as well as the provider for the IT Vendor Certification for CISCO, SUN, and Microsoft, with designated labs for all three of them.
• AIUB is the first among all public and private universities in Bangladesh to have its academic programs internationally accredited, with a pro-active Institutional Quality Assurance Cell that ensures higher quality and progressive development.
• AIUB’s Management practices are also ISO 9001:2008 Certified by SGS-UKAS, ensuring a benchmark amongst educational institutions in the country.

International Support Center

The International Support Center of American International University - Bangladesh (AIUB), is responsible for managing and facilitating the various aspects of internationalization and global engagement of the university. This center collaborates and works jointly with International Office, Office of Student Affairs, and Office of Public Relations of AIUB. The ISC also provides comprehensive assistance and support to international students, scholars, and staff members. The center aims to help international members of the university community to have a smooth transition to campus life, address any challenges they may encounter, and ensure they have a positive and enriching experience while studying or working at the university.

The key activities of the AIUB International Support Center are:

1. Provides support and services to international students, including admissions assistance, visa and immigration guidance, orientation programs, and ongoing support throughout their studies.
2. Coordinates study abroad and student exchange programs, assisting domestic students in studying abroad and international students in coming to the university for short-term study experiences.
3. Establishes and nurtures strategic partnerships and collaborations with universities and institutions worldwide. This may involve initiating and managing international academic agreements, joint research projects, and faculty exchange programs.
4. Facilitates faculty and staff mobility, encouraging international teaching and research opportunities, as well as fostering cross-cultural professional development.
5. The office is involved in recruiting international students by participating in education fairs, conducting outreach activities, and collaborating with international education agents.
6. Provides ongoing support to international students throughout their studies, addressing issues related to cultural adaptation, academic challenges, and personal well-being.
7. Organizes and promotes cultural exchange events, workshops, and activities to foster intercultural understanding and appreciation within the university community.
8. Ensures compliance with international education regulations, including accreditation and recognition of foreign qualifications.
9. Assists international students in finding scholarships and financial aid opportunities to support their studies at the university.
10. Collaborates with university leadership to develop and implement the institution's internationalization strategy, aligning with the university's mission and goals.
11. Involved in managing crises and risk assessments related to international activities, such as emergencies affecting international students or disruptions in international mobility.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/partnerships/internationalization

Relevant Events and Initiatives

Exchange Students from Tashkent University of Information Technologies (TUIT) Visit AIUB

In June-July 2024, AIUB hosted a delegation of four students and one faculty member from TUIT, Uzbekistan, a lower-middle income country. This student exchange program is a direct scheme to support students from L/LMICs. During their visit, AIUB provided the TUIT delegates with free access to classes, laboratories, seminars, workshops, and cultural exchange activities. The university also organized and covered the costs for city tours, demonstrating a comprehensive support system. This initiative fosters global partnership (SDG 17) and provides a high-quality educational experience (SDG 4) to international students. By funding the on-ground experience, AIUB provides significant in-kind and academic support, directly benefiting the students and strengthening ties with their home institution, which aligns with the goals of SDG 1 (No Poverty).

#AIUB #StudentExchange #Uzbekistan #L/LMICs #SDG4 #SDG17 #SDG1 #QualityEducation #Partnerships #NoPoverty
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/exchange-students-from-tashkent-university-of-information-technologies-tuit-visit-aiub

AIUB at the 1st LGU Global Engagement Forum 2024

On July 23, 2024, AIUB participated in the 1st LGU Global Engagement Forum in the Philippines, a lower-middle income country. A major highlight was the signing of a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between AIUB and 20 participating universities and the Association of Local Colleges and Universities (ALCU). This MoU outlines pivotal areas of collaboration, including student and faculty exchanges. This event represents a large-scale scheme to build a sustainable support network for students from L/LMICs. By formalizing these partnerships, AIUB creates structured, reciprocal opportunities for mobility, joint research, and knowledge sharing, which are more sustainable than direct, one-way aid. This macro-level agreement supports SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and SDG 4 (Quality Education), creating long-term benefits that support the academic and professional growth of students in both countries.

#AIUB #Philippines #L/LMICs #Partnership #SDG17 #SDG4 #StudentExchange #GlobalEducation #ALCU

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/aiub-at-the-1st-lgu-global-engagement-forum-2024

MOU with Danang University

On July 19, 2024, AIUB formalized its partnership with the University of Danang, Vietnam (a lower-middle income country) by signing an MoU. This agreement, signed during a meeting for the Erasmus SOHO project, establishes a framework for collaboration that includes student and faculty exchanges and joint research. This MoU is another key scheme to support students from L/LMICs. It creates a formal channel for Vietnamese students to study at AIUB and vice-versa, with support often provided through a structured program like Erasmus. This partnership facilitates knowledge sharing and enhances the educational opportunities for students from both institutions, contributing to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), which are foundational to economic development and poverty reduction (SDG 1).

#AIUB #Vietnam #L/LMICs #Partnership #SDG17 #SDG4 #StudentExchange #GlobalEducation #Erasmus #SOHO

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/mou-with-danang-university

Pan Pacific University, Philippines Visits AIUB

In March 2024, AIUB hosted a delegation from Pan Pacific University (PPU), Philippines, a lower-middle income country. The purpose of the visit was to finalize details for upcoming joint activities and to explore the scope of cooperation in areas like curriculum development and joint programs for students and staff. This visit demonstrates the active implementation of AIUB's partnership-based schemes. By co-developing programs, AIUB and PPU can create new, accessible educational opportunities for their students. This form of support ensures that students from the Philippines can benefit from AIUB's resources and expertise, fostering mutual academic growth and internationalization. This contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), enhancing the skills and employability of students from this L/LMIC.

#AIUB #Philippines #L/LMICs #Partnership #SDG17 #SDG4 #GlobalEducation #StudentSupport #Collaboration
Link: https://www.aiub.edu/pan-pacific-university-philippines-visits-aiub

Read More About Low or Lower-middle Income Countries Student Support

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) provides a comprehensive support system for students from low-income families, ensuring they have free or subsidised access to essential services that enable them to complete university. This support structure addresses critical needs such as food, housing, and healthcare. The university's on-campus Medical Center offers free medical care, consultations, and emergency services to all students (https://www.aiub.edu/sustainability/aiub-good-health-and-wellbeing). Recognizing the importance of mental well-being, AIUB also provides access to professional counseling and mental health services. To address housing needs, AIUB has a formal partnership (MoU) with Super Hostel to provide safe, accessible, and affordable accommodation for both male and female students. Furthermore, AIUB has institutionalized food assistance programs. In 2024, the AIUB Shomoy Club, with university backing, organized large-scale drives providing essential food and medical supplies to over 1,200 flood-affected families and 150 underprivileged families during Eid. This demonstrates a robust, university-wide capacity and culture for providing basic needs, which is available to its own low-income students as well as the wider community. AIUB has several decent admission policies, scholarships, and low-income student support services and these initiatives provide support for essentials like food, housing, and transportation, offered as free or subsidised options (or both). This commitment ensures students from low-income families receive the necessary assistance to successfully complete university.

Non-Discriminatory Admission Policy of AIUB

AIUB admits qualified and selected students of any age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin to all the rights, underrepresented groups, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students.

AIUB does not discriminate on the basis of

• Age
• Gender or gender identity
• Sexual orientationn
• Race
• Disability
• Color
• Religion
• National or ethnic groups
• Under represented groups
• Under privileged groups
• Non-traditional Students*

in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other programs.

*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-non-discriminatory-admission-policy

Admission Policy for Students with Disability of AIUB

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.

AIUB promotes academic freedom among applicants with disability as a commitment towards inclusive society.

Admission application of candidates with disability will be assessed based on the following criteria:

AIUB does not discriminate on the basis of

• Admission applicants under this category must meet the disability criteria as defined by the ‘Bangladesh persons with disabilities rights and protection act 2013’ and must provide documentation to verify this.
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards for admission
  1. for undergraduate: SSC/HSC/O’level/A’Level results
  2. for graduate: see (a), undergraduate results
• Recommendation from the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on the availability of adequate campus facilities to overcome the type of disability.
• The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-admission-policy-for-students-with-disability

Admission Policy for Underrepresented Group

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin.

AIUB promotes academic freedom among applicants coming from the underrepresented group (i.e., ethnic minorities, low-income, non-traditional*, 3rd Gender, newly settled refugee) as a commitment towards inclusive society.

Admission application of applicants coming from the underrepresented group will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Admission applicants under this category must submit relevant documents that can verified to identify their status of the underrepresented group.
• Applicants must meet the minimum standards for admission
  1. for undergraduate: SSC/HSC/O’level/A’Level results
  2. for graduate: see (a), undergraduate results
• Recommendation from the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration in support of the application.
• The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/admission-policy/aiub-admission-policy-for-underrepresented-group-

Scholarship (tuition fee waiver only) and Financial Aid Policies

The purpose of this policy is to help the deserving students of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) to bridge the gap between the education cost and their financial resources.

At AIUB, the categories of Scholarship (tuition fee waiver only) and Financial Aid are as followings:

1. Scholarship
   1. Academic
      1. Merit Based Scholarships (For Freshman students)
      2. Academic Scholarship for Regular Students
      3. Dr. Anwarul Abedin Scholarship for female Undergraduate Students
      4. Mrs. Hasna Abedin Scholarship (Proposed)
   2. Exra-Curricular
      1. National Talents Scholarships
      2. Sports Scholarships
      3. Club Scholarships
2. Financial Aid
   1.  
      1. General Need Based Tuition Fee Waiver
      2. Freedom Fighter Waiver
      3. Alumni Tuition Fee Waiver
      4. Corporate Tuition Fee Waiver
      5. Sibling Waiver
      6. AIUB Employee Waiver
      7. AIUB Employee Dependent Waiver
      8. On-campus jobs
      9. Volunteer Scheme

Note: One student is entitled to receive scholarship in only one category. If in any case, a student qualifies for scholarship in more than one category; s/he would be entitled to the one of higher percentage (as and if applicable).

Details of the Scholarship (tuition fee waiver only) and Financial Aid Policy:

1. Merit Based (For Freshman students) Scholarships:

The Applicant must have:

1. GPA 5.00 (Golden) OR GPA 5.00 in SSC and HSC
2. 5 (Five) ‘A’ in O-Level (at a time) and 2 (two) ‘A’ in A-Level (at a time); no grade lower than ‘B’

Application Procedure:

An applicant fulfilling all the above criterion must sit for a Scholarship Exam and must pass with Satisfactory Grade (the Acceptable Passing Grade may vary from time to time and will be decided by the Scholarship Committee) in order to be a Recipient of Academic Scholarship/Grant. The number of recipients may vary from time to time and the Award of Scholarship depends on the availability of slots.

2. Academic Scholarship for Regular Student:

The Applicant must have:

1. Complete two (2) regular semesters (Spring & Fall)
2. Can apply only in a regular semester.
3. Academic load for regular full-time student:

Minimum Number of Academic Load (Program and Semester wise)

4. CGPA of 3.75 or above.
5. Must not have grade lower than ‘B’ [undergraduate program] / ‘B+’ [graduate program] in any academic period
6. No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
7. No Disciplinary Action Taken

Note:

The number of recipients may vary from time to time and the Award of Scholarship depends on the availability of slots.

3. Anwarul Abedin Scholarship for female Undergraduate Students:

This scholarship grant is established in honor of the late Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Dr. Anwarul Abedin. His vision in providing opportunities for female students to have greater access to university education augurs well to the national and international concern of narrowing the gender gap in the university. The grant covers only the tuition fee (100%) given to qualified female student every regular semester, Fall and Spring, based on the number of slots to be declared by the Scholarship Committee. (One per faculty)

Criteria for the Selection of Recipients (For Undergraduate Female Students Only)

1. CGPA OF 3.8 and above
2. No grade below B+
3. Regular Full Time/Full Credit, 12-15 credits with no semester gap
4. Certification of No Disciplinary Action (to be issued by OSA)
5. Certification of Good Moral Character (to be issued by OSA)
6. Membership in any AIUB Club
7. Certification of Active Participation in Department/Course Extra Curricular Activities (e.g., volunteer, organizer of seminars, workshops, competitions, etc.)
8. Not a recipient of any kind of scholarship/financial assistance provided by the university or any other organization.

The renewal of the Grant every regular semester is subject to maintaining the CGPA and other criteria prescribed above.

4. Hasna Abedin Scholarship: (Proposed)

This scholarship grant is established in honor of the late Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB), Mrs. Hasna Abedin. Her vision in strengthening higher education and concentration in specialization and research. The grant covers only the tuition fee (100%) given to qualified post graduate student every regular semester, Fall and Spring, based on the number of slots to be declared by the Scholarship Committee. (One per faculty)

Criteria for the Selection of Recipients (For Postgraduate Students Only)

1. CGPA OF 3.8 and above
2. No grade below B+
3. Regular Full Time/Full Credit, 12 credits with no semester gap
4. Certification of No Disciplinary Action (to be issued by OSA)
5. Certification of Active Participation in Department/Course Extra Curricular/ Social Welfare/ Research Activities.
6. Not a recipient of any kind of scholarship/financial assistance provided by the university or any other organization.

The renewal of the Grant every regular semester is subject to maintaining the CGPA and other criteria prescribed above.

5. National Talent Scholarships:

Awarded to students based on their achievements in the national level recognized by the relevant national authority. Based on the application and supporting documents, Scholarship Committee will recommend the eligibility and percentage of tuition fee waiver.

Scholarship for National talents under the MOU between AIUB and National Level Organizations will be awarded as per the clause mentioned in the MOU.

Scholarship Grant for National Talent recipients are selected by the Scholarship Committee. However, the decision to extend scholarship to any individual student remains at the complete Discretion of the Scholarship Committee .

6. Sports Scholarships:

The sports scholarship is awarded to a selected number of students who participate in sports activities for the university. Percentage of waiver will be decided by the Scholarship Committee based on the contribution of the applicant in the sports category. The student must also demonstrate financial need.

7. Club Scholarships:

The club scholarship is awarded to a selected number of students who are members of the AIUB student clubs. The student must have been a regular member of the club for at least one year and contributed in the achievements of the club. Percentage of waiver will be decided by the Scholarship Committee based on the contribution of the applicant in the club activities. The student must also demonstrate financial need.

8. Scholarship for Students with disability

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin. 

AIUB promotes academic freedom among students with disability as a commitment towards inclusive society. 

Scholarship is awarded to students with disabilities based on the following criteria:

1. Must be a full-time student of AIUB
2. Must have a disability as defined by the ‘Bangladesh persons with disabilities rights and protection act 2013’ and must provide documentation to verify this.
3. Applicants must meet the minimum standards to qualify (number of credits/semester, GPA, CGPA, continuity of studies)
4. Must submit application at the Registrar’s Office within the given deadline of every semester.
5. Percentage of scholarship will depend on the recommendation made by the scholarship committee based on their assessment of the application and/or an interview process.
6. The final decision of the scholarship is at the discretion of the AIUB Management. 

9. Scholarship for Students from Underrepresented Group

The American International University–Bangladesh (AIUB) is committed to provide equal opportunity to the qualified and deserving candidates regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, disability, color, religion, underrepresented groups, and national or ethnic origin. 

AIUB promotes academic freedom among students coming from the underrepresented group (i.e., ethnic minorities, low-income, non-traditional*, 3rd Gender, newly settled refugee) as a commitment towards inclusive society. 

Scholarship is awarded to students coming from the underrepresented group based on the following criteria:

1. Must be a full-time student of AIUB
2. Must have proper documentation to verify underrepresented group status as applicable.
3. Applicants must meet the minimum standards to qualify (number of credits/semester, GPA, CGPA, continuity of studies)
4. Must submit application at the Registrar’s Office within the given deadline of every semester.
5. Percentage of scholarship will depend on the recommendation made by the scholarship committee based on their assessment of the application and/or an interview process.

The final decision of the scholarship is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

*Non-Traditional Students (Definition): An applicant who has completed a degree that is equivalent to the requirement but not specifically mentioned in the University Grants Commission (UGC)’s list of requirements. [But the degree that is exclusively barred in the UGC list of requirements will not be acceptable]. The equivalency of the degree must be recommended by the admission interview committee/ faculty dean/ administration based on verification of relevant documents. The final decision of the admission is at the discretion of the AIUB Management.

10. General Need Based Tuition Fee Waiver

The Applicant must have:

• Complete two (2) regular semesters (Spring & Fall)
• Can apply only in a regular semester.
• Fresh application is not allowed for summer semester.
• After submission of application concern department will arrange VIVA for the deserving candidates.
• The number of recipients may vary from time to time depending on the availability of slots.
• The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
• Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
• CGPA of 3.50 or above.
• No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete(I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
• No Disciplinary Action Taken
• Scholarship Committee has the full authority to take any decision on this matter.

11. Freedom Fighter Waiver:

• After successfully passing in admission test exam, applicant must sit for Freedom Fighter test exam. Scholarship Committee select them on the basis of appropriate Freedom Fighter papers (as per the guideline of ministry), Freedom Fighter exam result and University Quota policy (as per the guideline of UGC).
• The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
• Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
• CGPA of 3.50 or above.
• No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
• No Disciplinary Action Taken

12. Alumni Tuition Fee Waiver:

The Applicant must have:

• The grant shall be for one (1) semester and shall include waiver of tuition fees only.
• Regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program), 12 credits (Graduates Degree Program), 4 Courses (EMBA Degree Program) per regular semester.
• CGPA of 3.50 or above.
• No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
• No Disciplinary Action Taken
• Scholarship Committee has the full authority to take any decision on this matter.

13. Corporate Tuition Fee Waiver:

The corporate tuition fee waiver is only applicable to postgraduate students who are working in public / reputed private organizations (original employment document must be submitted every semester at the time of registration). Students will be entitled to corporate tuition fee waiver in the following categories:

1. Public Organization:
   1. Civil Organization
   2. Defense Organization
2. Private Organization:
   1. Individual
   2. Group
3. Based on MOU with AIUB

Percentage of waiver will be decided by the Scholarship Committee or, as mentioned in the valid MOU between the organization and AIUB. AIUB Management reserves the right to update/ cancel the MOU at any time if necessary. To be eligible for the corporate waiver student must register for minimum 12 credits (4 courses for EMBA) every semester.

14. Special Tuition Fees Waiver for Female students for MPH program:

AIUB offers special benefits to encourage female students to apply for higher education. To encourage and improve female participation in Public Health sector, AIUB offers 35% tuition fees waiver to all the female students of the MPH program.

15. Sibling Waiver

Sibling of a current student will be entitled to a percentage of tuition fee waiver as decided by the Scholarship Committee. Siblings must be registered in the same semester to be eligible for the waiver. The scholarship will only continue as long as siblings are registered students.

16. AIUB Employee Waiver

AIUB Employees are entitled to tuition fee waiver after 1 year of full-time services. Percentage of Employee Waiver depends on the number of years the employee has served AIUB as decided by the Scholarship Committee.

17. AIUB Employee Dependent Waiver

First (1^st) degree affinity of AIUB Employees is entitled to tuition fee waiver after 1 year of full-time services. Percentage of the waiver depends on the number of years the employee has served AIUB as decided by the Scholarship Committee.

18. On-Campus Jobs

Students may avail the opportunity of earning through part-time on campus jobs. Based on the requirement of various departments of the university, temporary part-time jobs are circulated in the university notice boards.

19. Volunteer Scheme

Office of Student Affairs (OSA) maintain a pool of student volunteers after they are selected through a selection process. Volunteers are engaged in various university events for a specific period of time. Most of these engagements are completely voluntary. For some specific events, if required a nominal compensation can be given to the volunteering student as a daily allowance.

Renewal of Grant:

Recipient of any of the Academic Scholarship/Grant or Tuition Fee Waiver mentioned above has to comply with the underlying rules consistently. The student:

1. Must be enrolled with regular academic load of at least 14-15 credits (Undergraduate Degree Program) OR 12 credits (Graduate Degree Program) per regular semester.
2. Must be enrolled in all academic courses during the preceding and subsequent semesters.
3. Must not have any disciplinary record.
4. Must have a CGPA of 3.75 or above with No ‘Fail (F)’, no ‘Incomplete (I), no ‘Withdrawn (W)’, no ‘Unofficial Withdrawn (UW)’, no dropping course(s) or no Retake Course(s)
5. And must have an attendance of more than 80% at all times.

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/admission/scholarships

AIUB Mental Health Support Services

AIUB provides comprehensive mental health support to its students in partnership with wEvolve.5 This programme offers free or subsidised access to professional counseling, psychoeducation sessions, and workshops on managing stress, exam anxiety, and emotional well-being. For students from low-income families, who may face unique stressors related to financial pressure, access to mental health services is a critical component of support to complete university. By providing these services confidentially and accessibly on campus, AIUB ensures that mental health challenges do not become an obstacle to academic student success. This initiative is a vital part of supporting SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), which is a prerequisite for achieving the educational and economic goals outlined in SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 1 (No Poverty).

AIUB Provides mental health support services to students, faculty members and officials through wEvolve, a holistic organization geared towards promoting, enabling, and improving mental health for all those who are struggling alone. Regardless of the issues and conditions that may be affecting one’s overall mental health, wEvolve is an emerging source of comfort and support for the community as a comprehensive mental health service provider in Bangladesh, with experienced mental health professionals and their in-depth knowledge, skills, and expertise in the field.

At AIUB, wEvolve provides:

• Professional mental health support to the students and staff.
• Individual counselling sessions for students and staff, psychoeducation for the caregiver of the student. AIUB students, faculty members and officials can book appointments directly with the on-campus expert counsellors of wEvolve during office hours on weekdays. Online counselling sessions are also available during weekends or holidays. The counselling sessions are fully confidential, and information shared during the session is kept strictly only between the counsellor and the attendee.
• Self-Assessment for faculty members and officials for mental wellbeing.
• Celebrate annual mental health day with AIUB student clubs.
• Promote mental health awareness in the AIUB community.
• Conducts workshops and information sessions on a regular basis focusing:

• Effective communication
• Stress management
• Anger management
• Exam phobia
• Dealing with depression
• Dealing with anxiety
• Mindfulness
• A workshop on psychological first aid: How to help a distressed person
• Relationship skills
• Sleep hygiene
• The science & art of parenting
• Emotional literacy: Managing difficult emotions
• Personal well-being
• Social well-being
• Mental abilities and skills

#AIUB #MentalHealthSupport #StudentWellness #SDG3 #SDG1 #SDG4 #StudentSupport #Counseling #NoPoverty #GoodHealth

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/oncampus/mental-health-support-service

Related events:

“Oder Eid, Amader Khushi” by the AIUB Social Welfare Club – Shomoy

On April 5, 2024, the AIUB Social Welfare Club 'Shomoy' conducted its flagship initiative “Oder Eid, Amader Khushi,” distributing essential food packages to 150 families of children at the Kathpencil Pathshala, a school for the underprivileged. This programme, funded by donations from the AIUB community and supported by the university, demonstrates AIUB's robust capability and commitment to providing food support. This institutional capacity for food assistance is a key pillar of low-income student support, as the same mechanisms can be and are utilized to support students within the AIUB community who face food insecurity. This event is a direct action for SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), showing a university-wide culture of providing free basic services to those in need.

#AIUB #ShomoyClub #OderEidAmaderKhushi #NoPoverty #ZeroHunger #SDG1 #SDG2 #FoodDrive #CommunityService #KathpencilPathshala

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/oder-eid-amader-khushi-by-the-aiub-social-welfare-club---shomoy

Students of AIUB: Standing with the Flood-Effected

In September 2024, in response to devastating floods, students from AIUB organized and executed extensive relief and rescue efforts in multiple affected regions. This university-supported initiative successfully distributed essential food and medical supplies (basic services) to over 1200 families. This event showcases AIUB's institutional capacity to mobilize resources for providing large-scale support (food, health services) to communities in crisis. This same system and spirit of support are foundational to assisting its own students from low-income families who may face personal or familial crises. The programme demonstrates a deep commitment to social responsibility and welfare, directly contributing to SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) by providing free essential services.

#AIUB #FloodRelief #CommunityService #SDG1 #SDG2 #SDG3 #NoPoverty #ZeroHunger #StudentSupport #BangladeshFloods

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/students-of-aiub-standing-with-the-flood-effected

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) actively participates in policy making at local, regional, national, and/or global levels to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions. This participation is evident in its roles as both a contributor to national policy development and a leader in global policy discourse. At the national level, AIUB leverages its research capabilities to influence policy. The most significant 2024 example is its partnership in a World Bank-funded research project on solar irrigation. By hosting "Policy Engagement" and "Dissemination" workshops with high-level government bodies like the Ministry of Agriculture and BADC, AIUB is directly participating in the "research-to-policy" pipeline to end poverty in rural Bangladesh. Furthermore, AIUB's leadership engages directly with national bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC) to shape higher education policies on scholarships and academic standards. At the global level, AIUB has committed to international policies by becoming a signatory of the SDG Accord and the Magna Charta Universitatum (MCU). The university then participates in policy making by presenting its own successful poverty-reduction models, such as its project in the Korail slum, at global forums like the International Association of Universities (IAU) Conference.

Relevant Events and Initiatives

AIUB hosts Dissemination Workshop on Solar Irrigation and Climate Adaptation

On December 11, 2024, AIUB hosted a "Dissemination Workshop" for a yearlong collaborative research project on solar irrigation, supported by the World Bank. This event is a prime example of participation in policy making at the national level. The workshop's purpose was to present research findings to key policymakers, including the Guest of Honour, the Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture. By providing this "research-to-policy" platform, AIUB actively contributed to shaping national programmes and policies for climate adaptation and sustainable agriculture, which are critical for ending poverty for farmers in Bangladesh. This initiative aligns with SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

#AIUB #PolicyMaking #NationalPolicy #SDG1 #SDG17 #NoPoverty #ClimateAction #WorldBank #Bangladesh

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/aiub-hosts-dissemination-workshop-on-solar-irrigation-and-climate-adaptation

Policy Engagement Workshop on collaborative research - "Social Innovation Through Technology"

Held on February 7, 2024, this event was the "Initiation of Policy Engagement Workshop" for the same World Bank-supported project. The event's title and participants (including the Chairman of BADC and a Director from SREDA) confirm its function as direct participation in policy making. AIUB provided the academic platform for stakeholders from government, international bodies (World Bank, ADPC), and academia (Durham, Curtin) to collaborate on developing a "behavioral toolkit for diffusing solar irrigation." This programme aims to influence farmer behavior and national policy to increase adoption of climate-smart technology, a key strategy to end poverty in rural communities. This demonstrates AIUB's role in shaping national policy from the ground up, in line with SDG 1, SDG 7, and SDG 17.

#AIUB #PolicyMaking #NationalPolicy #SDG1 #SDG7 #SDG17 #NoPoverty #ClimateAction #WorldBank #Policy

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/policy-engagement-workshop-on-collaborative-research---social-innovation-through-technology-nudging-developing-a-behavioral-toolkit-for-diffusing-solar-irrigation

AIUB is a signatory of Magna Charta Universitatum (MCU)

AIUB announced its status as a signatory of the Magna Charta Universitatum (MCU) 2020 on April 16, 2024. By signing this global policy document, AIUB formally commits to promoting "social responsibility" and "engaging with and responding to the aspirations and challenges of the world and to the communities they serve." This is a clear participation in policy making at the global level. As part of this commitment, AIUB is implementing a project in the Korail slum focusing on policies to end poverty, including low-cost housing and education for the underprivileged. This demonstrates AIUB's adoption of global-level policies and its translation of them into concrete local action, addressing SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

#AIUB #MCU2020 #GlobalPolicy #PolicyMaking #SDG1 #SDG10 #SDG11 #SocialResponsibility #NoPoverty #ResponsibleUniversity

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/aiub-is-a-signatory-of-magna-charta-universitatum-mcu

Read More About Policy Addressing Poverty

American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) actively organizes and supports a multitude of training or programmes to improve access to basic services for all, with a strong focus on the wider local community. These programmes directly address fundamental needs such as food security, healthcare, and education, which are all pillars of poverty reduction (SDG 1). The university's programmes for food and healthcare access are vividly demonstrated by the institutionally-supported student-led initiatives of the AIUB Social Welfare Club, 'Shomoy'. In 2024, this club executed major relief programmes, including Students of AIUB: Standing with the Flood-Effected, which delivered essential food and medical supplies to 1200 families, and the “Oder Eid, Amader Khushi” campaign, which provided food packages to 150 underprivileged families. Beyond immediate relief, AIUB is committed to providing long-term access to the basic service of education. This is most notably actualized through its long-running Kathpencil Pathshala programme, which provides free education and meals to underprivileged children. This commitment is further expanded through numerous free training workshops and academic Olympiads hosted by AIUB for students from various local schools and colleges, thereby improving community-wide access to basic educational services.

Relevant Events and Initiatives

Students of AIUB: Standing with the Flood-Effected

In response to devastating floods in September 2024, numerous AIUB student groups organized a comprehensive relief programme. This initiative, supported by the wider AIUB community, improved access to basic services by distributing essential food and medical supplies to over 1200 families in hardest-hit regions. Students also participated in rescue missions, assisting vulnerable individuals. This large-scale programme demonstrates AIUB's capacity to mobilize and deliver basic services (food, health) directly to the local community in times of crisis. This action provides immediate relief and support, directly addressing SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by ensuring access to necessities for all affected.

#AIUB #FloodRelief #CommunityService #SDG1 #SDG2 #SDG3 #NoPoverty #ZeroHunger #BasicServices #StudentActivism

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/students-of-aiub-standing-with-the-flood-effected

“Oder Eid, Amader Khushi” by the AIUB Social Welfare Club – Shomoy

On April 5, 2024, the AIUB Shomoy Club organized its “Oder Eid, Amader Khushi” programme, providing essential food packages to 150 underprivileged families associated with the Kathpencil Pathshala. This is a recurring, university-supported programme specifically designed to improve access to basic services (food) for low-income families in the local community during a time of celebration. By fundraising within the university and distributing these necessities, AIUB and its students demonstrate a direct and compassionate commitment to social welfare, tackling food insecurity (SDG 2) and alleviating poverty (SDG 1) for the most vulnerable members of the community.

#AIUB #ShomoyClub #OderEidAmaderKhushi #NoPoverty #ZeroHunger #SDG1 #SDG2 #FoodDrive #CommunitySupport #BasicServices

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/oder-eid-amader-khushi-by-the-aiub-social-welfare-club---shomoy

Kathpencil Pathshala (Community Education Programme)

AIUB's long-term programme, Kathpencil Pathshala, is a cornerstone initiative to improve access to basic services for the local community.14 Supervised by senior students and supported by the university, this programme provides free education and meals to underprivileged children aged 5-12 who have no access to traditional schooling. This initiative directly provides the basic service of education (SDG 4) and nutritional support (SDG 2) to the most vulnerable, addressing the root causes of intergenerational poverty (SDG 1). The programme also includes vocational and technical training, equipping children with life skills for a sustainable future. This is a clear, long-term commitment to improving access to basic services for all in the local community.

#AIUB #KathpencilPathshala #EducationForAll #SDG4 #SDG1 #SDG2 #NoPoverty #ZeroHunger #CommunityService #FreeEducation

Link: https://www.aiub.edu/iqac/sdgs/aiub-sdg-activity-report-2023/sdg17-aiubactivityreportof2023/sdg-initiative/activities-of-aiub-in-the-wider-community

MCO project ‘Responsible and Responsive Universities- A case study of AIUB’ presented at IAU 2024 conference

The MCO project, presented on November 24, 2024, is a high-level programme aimed at systemically improving access to basic services for the Korail slum community, one of Dhaka's largest low-income areas. The project's goals include developing programmes for "low-cost housing" and "education for underprivileged children". By mobilizing its faculty and students from Architecture, Public Health, and Business, AIUB is directly engaged in designing and implementing solutions to improve access to basic services (housing, education, health) for all members of this community. This initiative is a profound example of a university applying its expertise to address all dimensions of poverty, aligning with SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

#AIUB #ResponsibleUniversity #Korail #SDG1 #SDG3 #SDG4 #SDG11 #NoPoverty #BasicServices #Community #Housing

https://www.aiub.edu/mco-project-responsible-and-responsive-universities--a-case-study-of-aiub-presented-at-iau-2024-conference

Read More About Programmes for Services Access