Sharjah Ruler approves 470 scholarships for Al Qasimia University students

Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved 470 scholarships on Friday, 14 August for international and local students at Al Qasimia University. The decision provides full financial support for students entering the university’s five undergraduate colleges for the upcoming academic cycle. The scholarships cover tuition fees and related academic costs for students admitted to the colleges of Arts and Humanities, Sharia and Islamic Studies, Holy Quran, Economics and Management, and Communication. This announcement follows the university's recent admission cycle, which draws applicants from dozens of countries globally to the Sharjah-based institution. Academic reach and college distribution According to the state news agency WAM, the 470 grants are distributed across the university’s specialized faculties to ensure a diverse student body. Al Qasimia University, established by the Ruler of Sharjah, operates under a mandate to provide education rooted in Islamic values and Arabic language to a global cohort. The university’s five colleges currently host students from more than 100 nationalities. The timing of the approval is critical as it coincides with the finalization of the university's enrollment lists for the new semester. This annual scholarship program remains the primary vehicle for international students to access higher education in Sharjah without the burden of tuition debt. Impact on international enrollment The…