We place great emphasis on appreciating our students' contributions in extracurricular activities.

Student contributions and achievements are acknowledged through various awards and recognition programs offered by the Office of Student Affairs.

MOST OUTSTANDING ACTIVE STUDENT AWARD

The Most Outstanding Active Student Award recognizes distinguished undergraduate students for their contribution and dedication to extracurricular activities throughout the academic year. The award acknowledges the efforts, commitment and hard work of students who positively contribute to the enhancement of student life on campus through proactive engagement in clubs and organizations, athletics, community service and the leadership program. Applications are announced to all undergraduate students at the end of week 4 of the spring semester. Awardees will be entitled to an award of AED 5,000 tuition remission and will receive a certificate.

Most Outstanding Active Student Award for Clubs and Organizations

The Most Outstanding Active Student Award for Clubs and Organizations recognizes distinguished undergraduate students for their contribution and dedication to extracurricular activities throughout the academic year. The award is aimed at acknowledging the efforts, commitment and hard work of students
who positively contribute to the enhancement of student life on campus.

Criteria:

• Undergraduate student with a minimum of 12 credit hours in the semester that the application is submitted.
• Minimum CGPA of 2.50
• A member of a student club for the current academic year
• Noteworthy contributions to clubs and organizatons
• Active participation in club activities
• Good moral character with no disciplinary action on record

Download the application form here Most Outstanding Active Student Award for Clubs and Organizations

For more information, visit the Student Clubs and Organizations Division in office A246 at the Student Center or call 06 515 4000

Most Outstanding Athlete Award 
The Most Outstanding Athlete Award recognizes distinguished undergraduate students for their contribution and dedication to AUS athletics throughout the academic year.

Criteria:

• Undergraduate student with a minimum of 12 credit hours in the semester that the application is submitted.
• Minimum CGPA of 2.50
• An active member of an AUS varsity team for the current academic year
• Noteworthy contributions to student athletics
• Good moral character with no disciplinary action on record

Download the application form here Most Outstanding Athlete Award

For more information, visit the Student Athletics and Recreation Department in office S119 at the Sports Complex or call 06 515 2772

Most Outstanding Community Service Volunteer Award 

The Most Outstanding Community Service Volunteer Award recognizes distinguished undergraduate students for their exemplary record of serving the community and in promoting the welfare of the underprivileged throughout the academic year.

Criteria:

• Undergraduate student with a minimum of 12 credit hours in the semester that the application is submitted.
• Minimum CGPA of 2.50
• An active Community Service volunteer for the current academic year
• Noteworthy contributions to community service
• Good moral character with no disciplinary action on record

Download the application form here Most Outstanding Community Service Volunteer Award

For more information, visit the Community Services Division in office A223 at the Student Center or call 06 515 2794

Most Outstanding Student Leader Award 

The Most Outstanding Student Leader Award recognizes an undergraduate student for his/her exemplary leadership, dedication, commitment through selfless acts of leadership within his/her involvement in Student Leadership Program. The student demonstrates a commitment to individual leadership, serves as a role model for the student body while displaying an overarching dedication to the campus community. This award acknowledges a student with excellence in leadership, service, and community impact.

Criteria:

• Undergraduate student with a minimum of 12 credit hours in the semester that the application is submitted.
• Minimum CGPA of 2.80
• An active member of the Student Leadership Program for the current academic year
• Noteworthy contributions to leadership programs and initiatives
• Good moral character with no disciplinary action on record
• Is a Team/Peer Leader for the current academic year

Download the application form here Most Outstanding Student Leader Award

For more information, visit the Student Leadership Program in office A249 at the Student Center or call 06 515 4774.

APPRECIATION AWARDS

Athletics Award 
Team members are honored for their contribution, hard work and achievement in various sporting events/programs.

Activities Award 
Club members are recognized for providing extraordinary support in the planning and implementation of clubs/organizations activities during the previous academic year.

Community Service Award 
This award honors students who have made significant contributions to Community Services in general through impartial outstanding volunteerism and community outreach programs. Recipients must be in good academic standing with the university.

Student Leadership Award 
Active members of the Student Leadership Program are honored with this award for their achievements and contributions toward the university's leadership program.

Student Council Award 
This award is given to the board members of the Student Council for their effort and service in supporting AUS students in different tasks or events.

GLOBAL DAY AWARDS

Global Day Award 
Students are recognized for their active participation, dedication, time and effort, energy and enthusiasm in planning and implementing Global Day.

Global Day Best Corner Award 
This award goes to the three corners that best reflect the cultural and traditional concepts of the represented country through performances. They are recognized for their level of planning, hard work, effort and contributions.

Global Day Best Performance Award 
This award goes to the three performances that best exhibit traditions of the represented culture. They are recognized for their level of planning, teamwork, effort and contribution.

Global Day Creative Idea Award (Pavilion) 
Awarded to the cultural club with the most innovative and creative idea for their pavilion on Global Day.

Global Day Creative Idea Award (Performance) 
Awarded to the cultural club with the most innovative and creative idea for their cultural performance on Global Day.

Teamwork Award (Pavilion) 
Awarded to the cultural club which has shown teamwork in building and presenting its Global Day pavilion.

Teamwork Award (Performance) 
Awarded to the cultural club which has shown teamwork during rehearsals and in their actual cultural performance on Global Day.