Students and researchers seeking scholarship opportunities in the UAE can now explore the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation’s 2026 scholarship cycle, which offers funding and academic support for higher education, research, leadership development, and international academic collaboration.
Application Deadlines:
- Domestic Scholarships: April 1 – June 30, 2026
- Overseas Scholarships: January 2 – December 29, 2026
Tell Me About The Award:
The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation Scholarship Office supports talented Emirati students and professionals from Ras Al Khaimah. Scholarships cover domestic study at UAE universities and overseas study at QS Top 200 institutions, with additional academic advising, career guidance, and leadership development.
Scholarship Categories:
- Domestic Bachelor Scholarships
- Domestic Master Scholarships
- Overseas Scholarships
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be:
- RAK Nationals (Emiratis holding a Ras Al Khaimah Family Book).
- Recent Graduates (Grade 12 graduates within the past two years).
- Government Employees (Ras Al Khaimah Government staff).
- RAK Professionals (Emirati professionals from Ras Al Khaimah).
Academic Requirements:
- Domestic Bachelor: 95% high school average (including scientific subjects), IELTS 6.0 (7.0 for Medicine).
- Domestic Master: Bachelor’s degree, IELTS 6.5 (7.0 for Medicine), GPA 3.0–3.5+.
- Overseas Scholarships: Admission to QS Top 200 universities, with strong academic record and English proficiency.
Benefits:
- Domestic Bachelor:
- 100% tuition coverage (private universities).
- AED 3,000 monthly stipend (federal universities).
- Domestic Master:
- 50% tuition coverage.
- Overseas Scholarships:
- Tuition support.
- Research funding.
- Academic mentoring.
- Career guidance and leadership training.
- Networking with international experts.
Supported Fields of Study:
- Education
- Public Policy
- Public Health
- Economics
- Technology & Innovation
- Environmental Studies
- Urban Planning
- Sustainable Development
- Social Sciences
- Development Research
How to Apply:
- Visit the Al Qasimi Scholarship Portal.
- Review eligibility for Domestic or Overseas scholarships.
- Create an account or log in.
- Select scholarship category.
- Complete application form in English and upload required documents.
- Submit before the deadline.
Visit the Application Webpage for Details
