The American University of Phnom Penh offers scholarships to students who have exemplified an outstanding academic record during their high school studies and are in need of financial assistance. AUPP has two types of scholarships:
- Merit scholarships for students who have a National Exam grade of “A” or “B” on the National Exam.
- Private scholarships
Merit Scholarships
Students who have achieved Grade A or B in their National High School Exams are eligible for the Merit Scholarships for both single and dual degree majors.
Merit scholarships for grade “A” or “B” on the National Exam are automatic, you do not need to complete a scholarship application.
Private Scholarships
- Samdech Techo Hun Sen Scholarships at AUPP. These are available for qualifying students who have achieved a grade “A” or “B” on the National Exam and have chosen to major in Global Affairs.
- AUPP Single Degree Scholarships are available for students who achieved a grade “A” on the National Exam and who choose to major in Single Degree Law, Single Degree Business or Single Degree Architecture.
The private scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need.
Steps to apply for a scholarship:
- Complete the admissions application form online.
- Pay the application and English placement test fees at the AUPP Finance office.
- If you have not taken the IELTS English exam, you need to take AUPP’s English placement test.
- After receiving your English placement results, you will be given a Student ID Number. Use this Student ID Number to submit the scholarship application online
Scholarships cannot be applied towards dual-degree tuition and fees.
Scholarship Requirements:
Conditions for all scholarships:
- You must be accepted as a student at AUPP.
- You must submit your National Exam scores.
- You cannot be currently attending another college or university while enrolled at AUPP.
Students retain their scholarship for the entire course of study at AUPP in Fall, Spring or Summer semesters, including the English Preparatory Program. Students must maintain a grade point average (G.P.A.) equivalent to a B grade (G.P.A. of 3.00 or higher) each semester. Scholarship awards may not be transferred, deferred or encashed.
Scholarship & Tuition for AUPP Degree (Single Degree Program)
Tuition:
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 3 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 4 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
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Note: – A normal course load for one semester is five courses or 15 credits. – 1 credit is $200. – Architecture is a single degree program of five years. Students pay $6,000 for the 5th years as well. |
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Scholarship and Tuition for AUPP Single Degree Program:
Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students who have obtained grade A or B from Cambodian National High School Examination as below:
Grade A students are eligible for a USD 1,500 per academic year scholarship.
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 2 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 3 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 4 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
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Note: – A normal course load for one semester is five courses or 15 credits. – 1 credit is $150. |
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Grade B students are eligible for a USD 1,000 per academic year scholarship.
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| 3 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| 4 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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Note: – A normal course load for one semester is five courses or 15 credits. – 1 credit is $167. |
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Transferring from Single Degree to Dual Degree Program:
- If the students later decide to enroll in a dual degree program after they have been enrolled in a single degree program, they will pay an additional fee of $8,000 ($4,000 per 1st and 2nd academic years) before they can enroll in a dual degree program.
- The tuition fee for dual degree program is $9,000 per 3rd and 4th academic years
- Scholarship students will have to pay $9,000 per 3rd and 4th academic year if they decided to enroll in the dual degree programs
Scholarships and Tuition for AUPP/UA or AUPP/FHSU Dual Degree Programs
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University of Arizona – Business, Law, Civil Engineering
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Fort Hays State University- Computer Science, Tourism and Hospitality Management
Tuition:
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| 2 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| 3 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| 4 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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Note: – A normal course load for one semester is five courses or 15 credits. – 1 credit is $300.
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Scholarship and Tuition for Dual Degree Program:
Scholarships will be awarded to outstanding students who have obtained grade A or B from Cambodian National High School Examination as below:
- Students enrolling in Business, Law, Computer Science or Tourism and Hospitality Management:
Grade A students are eligible for a $4,500 per academic year scholarship for 1st and 2nd year.
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 2 | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| 3 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| 4 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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Note: – A normal course load for one semester is five courses or 15 credits. – 1 credit is $150 for Year 1 and 2. – 1 credit is $300 for Year 3 and 4.
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Grade B students are eligible for a $4,000 per academic year scholarship for 1st and 2nd year.
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| 3 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| 4 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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Note: – A normal course load for one semester is five courses or 15 credits. – 1 credit is $167 for Year 1 and 2. – 1 credit is $300 for Year 3 and 4.
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2. Students enrolling in Civil Engineering program:
Grade A students are eligible for a $3,000 per academic year scholarship for 1st and 2nd year.
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| 3 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| 4 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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Note: – A normal course load for one semester is five courses or 15 credits. – 1 credit is $200 for Year 1 and 2. – 1 credit is $300 for Year 3 and 4.
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Grade B students are eligible for a $2,000 per academic year scholarship for 1st and 2nd year.
| Year | Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| 2 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| 3 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| 4 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
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Note: – A normal course load for one semester is five courses or 15 credits. – 1 credit is $234 for Year 1 and 2. – 1 credit is $300 for Year 3 and 4.
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Private Scholarships
AUPP provides private scholarships up to 100% to eligible students. are based on academic achievement and financial needs. Some scholarships have additional criteria. The private scholarships for Academic Years: 2018 – 2020 (Undergraduate degrees) are yet to be announced.
Need & Academic-based Scholarships
If you have financial need, AUPP offers Need & Academic-based Scholarships on a case-by-case basis. AUPP reserves the right to confirm your financial need if you are applying for a need-based scholarship.
Deferred Payment Plan
A deferred payment plan is available for students unable to pay the tuition at the start of a semester. The student must submit an application to the Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA) for approval. The cost for this service is an additional $100 administrative fee each semester.
The schedule for payment is:
- 40% of the total tuition fees prior to registration for the semester;
- 30% of the total tuition fees within 50 calendar days of the start of classes;
- 30% of the total tuition fees plus the additional charge prior to the start of the final examination period.
Students who qualify for this plan must pay the tuition fees in full, even if they withdraw from the university after the tuition refund period. Students will not receive grades until semester tuition and fees are paid.