Sheikh Sultan approves 1,578 scholarships
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 1,578 new undergraduate scholarships for students at the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah for the academic year 2025-2026.
This includes 1,400 scholarships for University of Sharjah students and 178 for American University of Sharjah students.
Sheikh Sultan directed the extension of the scholarship application deadline to August 10, 2025, to further support student education.
This announcement was made by Amna Al Owais, Director of the Scholarship Programme at Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA), during the "Direct Line" programme aired on Sharjah Broadcasting Authority with presenter Mohammed Al Raeesi.
Al Owais stated that SEWA continues to accept scholarship applications through its official website, in accordance with the specified criteria.
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Jihan Shoaib, Staff Reporter His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved 1,578 new undergraduate scholarships for students at the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah for the academic year 2025-2026. This includes 1,400 scholarships for University of Sharjah students and 178 for American University of Sharjah students. Sheikh Sultan directed the extension of the scholarship application deadline to August 10, 2025, to further support student education. This announcement was made by Amna Al Owais, Director of the Scholarship Programme at Sharjah Electricity, Water, and Gas Authority (SEWA), during the "Direct Line" programme aired on Sharjah Broadcasting Authority with presenter Mohammed Al Raeesi. Al Owais stated that SEWA continues to accept scholarship applications through its official website, in accordance with the specified criteria.
