American University of Sharjah Scholarship 2025

If you’re looking to start your study adventure in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the American University of Sharjah (AUS) Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity. This article will explain the scholarship details, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.

The American University of Sharjah Scholarship 2025-2026 is open to international students and is available for undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. studies. This scholarship provides full tuition support, a monthly living allowance, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.

AUS is committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent qualified students from receiving the education they deserve. The university encourages all students, regardless of race, gender, religion, or national origin, to apply for financial grants and assistance. The university offers a variety of grants and scholarships for undergraduate students, and graduate assistantships and work-study opportunities for graduate students.

Founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah, AUS offers 28 undergraduate majors and 45 minors, 16 master’s degree programs, and four Ph.D. programs.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Undergraduate / Masters / PhD
• Institution(s): American University of Sharjah
• Study in: United Arab Emirates (UAE)
• Courses Offered: All degree programs

Deadline for American University of Sharjah Scholarship

• Click here to check undergraduate application deadlines.
• Click here to check master’s application deadlines.
• Click here to check PhD application deadlines.

Scholarship Coverage

Undergraduate Scholarships

• Chancellor’s Scholars Award: Covers 75% to 100% of tuition, lab, and housing fees.
• Merit Scholarship: Covers 10% to 30% of tuition and lab fees.
• Sharakah School Scholarship: Provides 45% remission on tuition, lab/technology fees, and on-campus housing (shared housing for women and men, single and double rooms for men only).

Masters Scholarships

• Graduate Assistantships (GAs): Offered through the program coordinator’s office, covering up to 9 credit hours of tuition per semester and/or a stipend of up to AED 20,000 per semester.

PhD Scholarships

• Full tuition fee waivers for PhD degree requirements.
• A monthly stipend.
• Mentoring by highly qualified faculty.
• Participation in ongoing research projects.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities.
• Opportunity to participate in international conferences.
• Opportunity to acquire teaching experience in preparation for future academic careers.

Eligibility Criteria for American University of Sharjah Scholarship

Required Languages: English
Eligible Countries: All world countries

Undergraduate Eligibility Requirements

• Chancellor’s Scholars Award:
  • Submit an essay detailing extracurricular activities, talents, social activities, and anticipated contribution to AUS.
  • Demonstrate outstanding personal qualities and leadership abilities in school and the community.
  • Make scientific or literary contributions to the community.
  • Receive special school or community honors or awards.
  • Show involvement in community service and school extracurricular activities.
  • Achieve a minimum average of 95% or equivalent in the last three years of secondary education.
  • Have limited financial resources.
• Merit Scholarship:
  • Academic qualification with a high school average equivalent to 90% or above in either:
    1. At least two of the last three years, or
    2. Final year of secondary education.
• Sharakah School Scholarship:
  • Demonstrate outstanding personal qualities and leadership abilities in school and the community.
  • Have made scientific or literary contributions to the local community.
  • Receive honors or awards for community service and extracurricular activities.
  • Achieve a minimum high school average equivalent to 90% or above in either:
    1. At least two of the last three years, or
    2. Final year of secondary education.

Masters Eligibility Requirements

• Must have been admitted in good standing by meeting or exceeding all university and program-level requirements for full admission (students on conditional or probationary status are not eligible for a GA).
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 (some graduate programs may have additional requirements).
• For a full-time GA, register for and complete nine credit hours of graduate courses or be registered for thesis credit.
• For a part-time GA, register for and complete six credit hours of graduate courses or be registered for thesis credit.

PhD Eligibility Requirements

• Must have been admitted in good standing by meeting or exceeding all university and program-level requirements for full admission.
• Register for and complete a minimum of six credit hours during each semester of study.
• Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 during studies in the PhD program at AUS.

How to Apply for American University of Sharjah Scholarship?

Undergraduate Scholarships Application Process

• Chancellor’s Scholars Award: Deadlines for newly admitted students to apply for this scholarship: Fall Semester 2023: June 15, 2023.
• Merit Scholarship: Merit Scholarships are automatically offered at the time of processing the admission application. A separate application is not required.
• Sharakah School Scholarship: Deadline for schools to select/nominate the applicant and send the nomination to AUS: end of the first week of July every academic year.

Masters Scholarships Application Process

New Students

• If you are a new student, please consult the Graduate Academic Calendar for the application deadline.
• You need to provide a completed Application for Graduate Admission with the box requesting consideration for assistantship marked and relevant transcripts to the Office of Enrollment Management by the application deadline specified, in addition to two reference letters.

Continuing Students

• If you are a continuing student please click here for the application form and more information.
• Final decisions concerning GA appointments are made by the Provost through the Office of Graduate Studies. 

PhD Scholarships Application Process

• Applicants must complete the PhD Assistantship Application Form  and upload it with their application to the PhD program.
• Final decisions concerning GA appointments are made by the Provost through the Office of Graduate Studies and with input from the PhD program coordinator.

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