Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the President’s Scholarships offered by the American University of Sharjah in United Arab Emirates. The application is now open for the academic year 2025/2026.

Eligibility for the Scholarship at the university requires applicants to have completed their secondary education outside the UAE. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with specific requirements varying by curriculum, such as A-levels or IB Diploma.

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a leading higher education institution located in the United Arab Emirates. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence, AUS offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across disciplines such as engineering, business, arts, and sciences. Established in 1997, the university combines a rigorous American-style curriculum with a multicultural environment that fosters innovation, leadership, and global citizenship.

Application Deadline: Third Thursday of April each year.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: American University of Sharjah (AUS)
• Department: All departments
• Course Level: Undergraduate (first-time, first-year students)
• Award: Full tuition, lab fees, application fee waiver, monthly stipend, on-campus housing, round-trip tickets, and student medical insurance
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: International students who have completed secondary education outside the UAE
• The award can be taken in: United Arab Emirates

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all international applicants who have completed secondary education outside the UAE.
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship is available for undergraduate programs offered by the American University of Sharjah.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:
• Achieve a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or TOEFL iBT score of 94.
• Meet academic requirements based on their curriculum:
  • British Qualifications: 3 A-levels and 5 GCSEs (all A grades). Predicted A-level grades must be submitted with the application.
  • IB Diploma: As per AUS criteria.
  • American Curriculum: As per AUS criteria.
  • Other Education Systems: As per AUS criteria.
• Submit a portfolio including:
  • An essay detailing extracurricular activities, talents, social contributions, and expected contributions to AUS.
  • Evidence of outstanding personal qualities and leadership abilities in school/community.
  • Evidence of scientific or literary contributions to the community.
  • Documentation of school honors/awards, community service, and extracurricular activities.
  • A three- to five-minute video explaining why they should be awarded the scholarship.
  • Two letters of recommendation.
• Maintain excellent grades in the final three years of schooling, including predicted grades for the final year. The scholarship offer is conditional upon meeting predicted grades.

How to Apply

To apply for the President’s Scholarship:

1. Create an account on apply.aus.edu.
2. Complete the admission application.
3. Follow the instructions on the page and submit all required documents.

Benefits

• 100% tuition and lab fees
• Application fee waiver
• Monthly stipend
• On-campus housing
• Three round-trip tickets during the study period
• Student medical insurance

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