The American University of Sharjah (AUS) in the United Arab Emirates offers its President's Scholarship to top students who finished secondary school outside the UAE: full tuition and lab fees, a monthly stipend, on-campus housing, three return tickets and medical insurance. The fall 2027 form opens in December 2026; the deadline is 1 April 2027.
Who can apply
Nationality
For first-time students who completed their secondary education outside the UAE; AUS sets no nationality condition. A Tunisian finishing secondary school in Tunisia qualifies.
Grades
For education systems other than American, British or IB: the equivalent of a 98% cumulative average in grades 10 and 11, plus an SAT composite score of 1400.
English
IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 94 (or 5 on the new scale) for every applicant.
Portfolio
Essay, evidence of leadership and of scientific or literary contributions, honours, community service and activities, a three-minute video and two recommendation letters.
Admission
Applicants must start in the fall semester and hold an AUS admission offer.
Funding and what it does not cover
100% of tuition and lab fees, a monthly stipend, on-campus housing, three round-trip tickets during the years of study, student medical insurance and an application fee waiver. Renewable while the requirements are met.
Covered
100% of tuition and lab fees
Monthly stipend
On-campus housing
Three round-trip tickets during the years of study
