AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH (AUS)
President's Scholarship at the American University of Sharjah
full · bachelors
- 100% tuition + lab feesFull fee coverage
- ~AED 240,000 / ~EUR 60,000 (est.)Indicative total package value
- Monthly stipend + housingLiving support provided
- 3 round-trip ticketsAir travel across study years
- RenewableIf academic standards are met
- Studied outside UAEWho may apply
At a glance
full
Funding
€60k
Max amount
Apr 15, 2027
Deadline
Open to all nationalities (secondary education completed outside the UAE)
Country
American University of Sharjah (AUS)
Provider
The President's Scholarship at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a fully funded undergraduate award for high-achieving students who completed their secondary education outside the UAE and are enrolling at AUS in the fall semester as first-time, first-year students. The award covers 100 percent of tuition and lab fees, waives the application fee, and provides a monthly stipend, on-campus housing, 3 round-trip air tickets across the study years, and comprehensive student medical insurance. Selection emphasises academic excellence alongside leadership and community contribution, and the scholarship is renewable provided recipients keep the required academic standards. Academic thresholds are high: IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 94 for English; for British qualifications, 3 A-levels and 5 GCSEs all at grade A; for the IB Diploma, a minimum of 40 points; for the American curriculum, a cumulative GPA of at least 98 percent for grades 10 and 11 plus 3 AP scores of grade 5, an SAT composite of 1400, or an ACT of 31; other systems require equivalent grades and an SAT of 1400. Applicants also submit a portfolio with an essay, evidence of leadership, a record of honours and community service, a 3-5 minute video, and 2 recommendation letters. Conditional offers depend on meeting predicted final-year grades; those who fall short are considered for merit scholarships or financial grants instead. Applications are made by creating an account at the AUS portal and completing the admission application; the deadline is the third Thursday of April each year. Because covered items and the exact 2027 date change each cycle, confirm the current details on the official AUS scholarships page before you apply.
What's covered
- Tuition and lab fees — 100 percent of tuition and laboratory fees are covered for the undergraduate degree, an indicative value of around AED 240,000 (~EUR 60,000 (est.)) over four years.
- Application fee waiver — The admission application fee is waived for President's Scholarship candidates.
- Monthly stipend and housing — Recipients receive a monthly living stipend for the scholarship duration plus on-campus housing.
- Travel allowance — Three round-trip air tickets are provided across the study years to support travel between home and the UAE.
- Medical insurance — Comprehensive student medical insurance is provided throughout the period of the scholarship.
How to apply
Applicants create an account on the AUS application portal, complete the admission application and submit the required portfolio materials before the April deadline.
- Create an AUS account — Visit apply.aus.edu and create an applicant account to begin the admission and scholarship application.
- Complete the admission application — Fill in the AUS admission application, follow the detailed instructions and indicate your interest in the President's Scholarship.
- Submit your academic evidence — Provide your grades or predicted grades and English test scores (IELTS 7.0 / TOEFL iBT 94) for your curriculum.
- Upload the portfolio — Submit the essay, evidence of leadership and community service, list of honours, the 3-5 minute video and two recommendation letters.
- Meet the deadline — Submit all required documents and materials before the third Thursday of April (around 15 April 2027).
Eligibility
Student statusFirst-time, first-year student enrolling at AUS in the fall semester, having completed secondary education outside the UAE.
English proficiencyIELTS minimum 7.0 or TOEFL iBT minimum 94.
Academic gradesTop grades by curriculum: 3 A-levels and 5 GCSEs all at A; IB Diploma 40+ points; American curriculum 98% GPA for grades 10-11 with 3 APs at grade 5, SAT 1400 or ACT 31; equivalent grades plus SAT 1400 for other systems.
Portfolio and referencesSubmit an essay, evidence of leadership and community contribution, a list of honours and activities, a 3-5 minute video and two recommendation letters.
Offers are conditional on meeting predicted final-year grades; applicants who fall short are considered for merit scholarships or financial grants instead.
Eligible countries
Open to all nationalities (secondary education completed outside the UAE)
Deadlines
Fall 2027 intake~15 April 2027 (est.)
Fall 2028 intake~April 2028 (est.)
Selection
Selection is based on academic excellence (final three years of grades, including predicted grades) together with demonstrated leadership, talents and community contribution shown in the essay, portfolio, video and recommendation letters. Conditional offers depend on meeting predicted final-year grades; applicants who do not meet the President's Scholarship bar are considered for AUS merit scholarships or financial grants.
Verified sources
- AUS - Scholarships and Financial Grantsaus.eduofficial
- AUS Application Portalapply.aus.eduofficial
About the provider
The American University of Sharjah (AUS) is a private, non-profit university in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, founded in 1997 and offering American-style undergraduate and graduate programmes in engineering, business, architecture, arts and sciences. It enrols students from many countries and runs merit awards including the President's Scholarship for top first-year entrants.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for the President's Scholarship at AUS?
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First-time, first-year students who completed secondary education outside the UAE and are enrolling at AUS in the fall semester, meeting the high academic and English thresholds.
What does the scholarship cover?
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It covers 100 percent of tuition and lab fees, an application fee waiver, a monthly stipend, on-campus housing, three round-trip tickets and comprehensive medical insurance.
Is the scholarship renewable?
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Yes. It is renewable as long as recipients maintain the required academic standards.
What English scores are required?
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A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 or a TOEFL iBT score of 94.
What grades do British-curriculum applicants need?
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3 A-levels and 5 GCSEs all at grade A, with predicted A-level grades submitted with the admission application.
What does the IB Diploma route require?
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A minimum of 40 IB Diploma points, with predicted grades submitted at application.
What do American-curriculum applicants need?
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A cumulative GPA of at least 98% for grades 10 and 11 plus 3 AP scores of grade 5, an SAT composite of 1400, or an ACT of 31.
What goes in the portfolio?
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An essay on your activities and contributions, evidence of leadership, a record of honours and community service, a 3-5 minute video and two recommendation letters.
What happens if I miss the President's Scholarship bar?
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Applicants who fall short are considered for AUS merit scholarships or financial grants instead.
How do I apply?
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Create an account at apply.aus.edu, complete the admission application, follow the instructions and submit all portfolio materials.
When is the deadline?
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The deadline is the third Thursday of April each year, estimated at around 15 April 2027 for the fall 2027 intake.
Where can I confirm the current details?
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Check the official AUS scholarships and financial grants page, as the covered items, thresholds and exact deadline can change each cycle.