SEWA opens scholarships’ registration for 2025-2026 academic year

June 23, 2025 / 3:24 PM

Sharjah 24: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) opened on Monday opened registration for the distinguished high school students’ scholarships to enroll for the 2025-2026 academic year at the University of Sharjah and the American University of Sharjah.

The Authority invites students who wish to apply for scholarships and meet the requirements to register from June 23 to July 31, 2025, via their website.

Building a prosperous and sustainable knowledge-based society

Amna Al Owais, Director of the Scholarship Programme at SEWA, emphasised that the Authority is committed to investing in the education of young people and providing them with the knowledge and skills necessary to become future leaders. This is in line with SEWA vision to build a prosperous and sustainable knowledge-based society, its commitment to supporting education, developing the skills of national competencies, and enabling outstanding students to pursue higher education in disciplines that meet the needs of the labour market and ease the burden on families.

Requirements

Al Owais noted that the eligibility requirements for the scholarship include being a citizen with a Sharjah registration certificate, the son of a female citizen with a Sharjah registration certificate, or the son of imams and muezzins affiliated with the Sharjah Department of Islamic Affairs.

The remaining requirements include being a high school graduate with a GPA of at least 85%, graduating from the current year, and having received acceptance from the University of Sharjah or the American University of Sharjah.

Al Owais added that students interested in applying for scholarships can visit the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority's official website to view full details on the application requirements, required documents, and application deadlines. Applicants must complete the online application form and submit all required documents before the specified deadline.