emirates7 - His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research, has approved 4,434 scholarships for Emirati students and children of Emirati women admitted to eight higher education institutions across the emirate.

The scholarships include 3,463 for bachelor's degree students, 722 for master's degree students and 249 for doctoral students.

The scholarships were distributed among eight higher education institutions in the Emirate of Sharjah: The University of Sharjah, the American University of Sharjah, the University of Khorfakkan, the University of Kalba, the University of Al Dhaid, the University of Fine Arts, the Sharjah Police Science Academy, and the Sharjah Academy for Maritime Transport.

The approval of these scholarships by the Ruler of Sharjah reflects his deep and enduring belief in the importance of education and its vital role in equipping younger generations with the knowledge, science, and skills needed to advance themselves and their nation, while enhancing their active contribution to society.

These scholarships provide students with the opportunity to study at distinguished educational institutions that offer leading and diverse academic programmes across various fields, enabling them to acquire the essential skills required for the labour market and keep pace with advancements across all sectors and sciences.