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Scholarship Office

Scholarship for Promising Emirati Students and Professionals

The Scholarship Office provides funding for students to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies at select domestic institutions as well as top-tier universities overseas, particularly in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia.

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About the Scholarship Office

The Scholarship Office is managed through the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research to support the academic and professional development of promising Emirati students and professionals. It provides funding for students to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate studies at select domestic institutions as well as top tier universities overseas, particularly in the UK, US, Canada, and Australia. Additionally, the Scholarship Office provides academic advising and support for applying to overseas universities, including exploration of academic programs and careers that meet the strategic needs of the emirate and enrich the Ras Al Khaimah community.

Vision

The Scholarship Office strives to be a champion for talent development in Ras Al Khaimah, working in partnership with government and academic institutions to prepare the next generation of Emiratis to successfully lead the emirate and UAE in an interconnected and global world.

Mission

The Scholarship Office supports promising students and professionals in realizing their potential through university studies, preparing them to serve as future leaders who contribute to the strategic development and vision of Ras Al Khaimah and the broader UAE.

Objectives

Types of Scholarships

The Scholarship Office administers full, partial, and supplemental scholarships for domestic and overseas studies at the bachelor, master, and doctoral (PhD) levels. Funding and specific inclusions are determined based on the admitting universities/degree programs, available budget, and co-sponsorship support from other entities such as an employer or the Ministry of Education. General inclusions based on the type of approved universities and degree programs:

UAE Private Universities

UAE Federal Universities

Overseas Universities

Eligibility

The Scholarship Office seeks to award scholarships to the emirate’s very best students and most promising professionals. Applicants who meet all minimum eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Given the competitive nature of scholarships, it is important to note that recipients often exceed one or more minimum requirements.

General Eligibility

Undergraduate Degrees (Bachelor)

*Exceptions for minimum secondary school results and EMSAT scores may be made for current RAK Government employees, particularly those converting higher diplomas to bachelor degrees.

Postgraduate Degrees (Master and PhD)

Eligibility Criteria Minimum Requirements
Secondary School Record
Graduated from secondary school less than two years ago (unless completing military service)
Minimum score of 95% on the General Secondary Certificate Examination (or equivalency)
EMSAT Score
General Studies (including medicine): 1400
Nursing: 1100
IELTS Score (English Language Proficiency)
(Note: Some universities may have higher requirements for unconditional admission)
Domestic Scholarships
General Studies: IELTS score of 6.0
Medicine: IELTS score of 6.5
Pharmacy or Nursing: IELTS score of 5.5
Overseas Scholarships
IELTS score of 6.5
Overseas Scholarship Applicants Confirmed scholarship from the Ministry of Education
Current University Student Applicants One term of degree program completed with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA equivalent
Employed Applicants Line manager support for pursuing bachelor degree

*Exceptions for minimum secondary school results and EMSAT scores may be made for current RAK Government employees, particularly those converting higher diplomas to bachelor degrees.

Postgraduate Degrees (Master and PhD)

Eligibility Criteria Minimum Requirements
University Academic Record
Prior bachelor / master degree(s) with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA equivalent
IELTS Score (English Language Proficiency)
(Note: Some universities may have higher requirements for unconditional admission)
Domestic: IELTS score of 6.5
Overseas: IELTS score of 7.0
Overseas Scholarship Applicants
Master degree: confirmed scholarship from the Ministry of Education unless admitted to a top 100 global university
PhD degree: confirmed scholarship from the Ministry of Education
Successful Scholarship Office interview
Current University Student Applicants One year of degree program completed with a minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA equivalent
Employed Applicants Line manager support for pursuing bachelor degree

*Exceptions for minimum secondary school results and EMSAT scores may be made for current RAK Government employees, particularly those converting higher diplomas to bachelor degrees.

Other Professional Qualifications

Eligibility Criteria Minimum Requirements
Employment Status
Current Ras Al Khaimah Government employee with a completed bachelor degree in relevant field
Minimum three years of employment with Ras Al Khaimah Government in a field relevant to anticipated qualification
Qualification
Must be relevant to current (or future) role and responsibilities
Line manager support for pursuing professional qualification

How to Apply

The annual scholarship application cycle usually opens in April and closes in June. All applicants must complete the relevant online application and upload required documents to the scholarship portal by stated deadlines to be considered for potential scholarship awards. The Scholarship Office will not accept in-person application submissions.

Individuals planning to apply for a scholarship should follow the steps outlined below:

Applicants will receive an acknowledgment email confirming successful submission of their scholarship application. If the confirmation email is not received, applicants should check their spam folders. They may also contact: scholarships@alqasimifoundation.rak.ae.

Application Review & Scholarship Conditions

Every year, the Scholarship Office receives more applications from well-qualified students than the available scholarship budget can support. The application review process is therefore extremely competitive. Meeting the basic Domestic or Overseas Scholarship eligibility requirements does not guarantee a scholarship award:

UAE Private Universities

Successful applicants who receive a scholarship award are required to sign a scholarship agreement and meet the following conditions to remain eligible for scholarship support during the award period:

UAE Private Universities