Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has granted additional scholarship opportunities for University of Sharjah (UoS) students who missed the initial registration window due to an administrative timing issue with their university ID numbers.
What the Ruler Directed
Dr. Al Qasimi directed the UoS Chancellor to submit a list to the Chairman of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA). This list will include the names of students who were admitted to the university but did not generate their university ID number before the scholarship registration deadline closed. Those students will be given an opportunity to compete for scholarships if they meet all the qualifying requirements.
Who Is Eligible
The Ruler was clear that this directive applies solely to students who were recently admitted to UoS. He emphasised that institutional acceptance cannot be extended to all applicants, setting a firm boundary on the scope of the initiative.
Students who were offered admission to the Universities of Kalba, Khor Fakkan, and Al Dhaid will also be considered for scholarships upon confirming their admission and enrollment, as specified by the relevant requirements.
Why This Matters
The move ensures that eligible Emirati students are not penalised for an administrative gap — specifically, missing the scholarship window because their university ID numbers had not yet been issued. By routing the list through SEWA's Chairman, the process links into the emirate's established scholarship administration framework, which SEWA manages on behalf of Sharjah's citizens.
The initiative reflects the ongoing commitment of Sharjah's leadership to broadening access to higher education for UAE nationals across the emirate's university network.
