Skip to main content
  • MY AUS
  • Library
  • Strategic Plan 2020–2025
  • Prospective Students
  • Current Students
  • Faculty / Staff
  • Parents
  • Alumni
S
Home
  • About
    • AUS at a Glance
    • Vision of the Founder
    • Mission
    • Leadership
    • AUS Strategic Plan 2020–2025
    • Partners and Community
    • Employment
    • Visit and Explore
  • Admissions
    • Study at AUS
    • Bachelor's Degrees
    • Master's Degrees
    • Doctoral Degrees
    • Forms and Publications
    • International Students
    • Grants and Scholarships
    • Contact Admissions
    • Executive Education
    • Apply Now
  • Academics
    • Colleges and Schools
    • Programs and Departments
    • Achievement Academy
    • General Education Program
    • Accelerated Master’s Program
    • International Study and Exchange
    • Registrar's Services
    • Services and Resources
    • Library
    • Meet the Faculty
  • Life at AUS
    • Around Campus
    • Housing and Dining
    • Health and Wellness
    • Sustainability
    • Athletics and Recreation
    • Student Life
    • AUS Discount Program
    • On-Campus Services
    • Blog
  • Research
  • Contact Us
  • Apply Now
  • .

News

- Any -
Academics
Administration
Admissions
Alumni
Commencement
Conferences
Cultural Events
High Performance Computing
High Performance Computing Center
Research
Student Events
Sustainability
- Any -
College of Architecture, Art and Design
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Engineering
School of Business Administration

Archives

2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012

Latest News

March 3, 2021
AUS and SSC organize webinar series on sustainability and the built environment
March 2, 2021
PhD in Business Administration added to American University of Sharjah’s graduate portfolio
March 1, 2021
AUS and Athena Education sign MoU as part of the university’s Sharakah program
February 28, 2021
AUS-designed off-the-grid shelters win prestigious education award
February 24, 2021
AUS launches first international chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta first-year honor society
Home  >  Al Ghurair Education Foundation visits AUS campus
NEWS / February 21, 2016

Al Ghurair Education Foundation visits AUS campus

A delegation from the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education led by the Chairman of its Board of Trustees, His Excellency AbdulAziz Al Ghurair, visited American University of Sharjah (AUS) marking its first meeting with leading universities in the Arab region to explore areas of potential cooperation. His Excellency AbdulAziz Al Ghurair was accompanied by Maysa Jalbout, CEO of the Foundation, and welcomed by Dr. Björn Kjerfve, AUS Chancellor.

The recently established Foundation is one of the largest privately funded philanthropic initiatives with a budget of USD 1 Billion devoted to support 15,000 Arab students in the Arab World.

The delegates were briefed by the Chancellor on the establishment of AUS as a leading higher education institution in the region. "Our main focus is to strengthen our graduate programs and invest more in research. AUS is only 19 years old and yet has come to achieve many incredible accomplishments and we are taking the necessary steps to grow much more in the future," said Dr. Kjerfve.

"One of the main aims of AUS has been to bring the best quality education to talented, financially deserving students. As a not-for-profit university, we place a great deal of emphasis on financial aid and provide scholarships and other forms of grants to 43 percent of AUS students. This allows qualified students to be enrolled at the university regardless of their financial background," said Chancellor Kjerfve.

"We are also mandated to forge links with business and industrial sectors of society in order to develop mutually beneficial relationships wherein support such as that offered by the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education plays an important part in furthering our collective goals," added the Chancellor.

During the meeting, AbdulAziz Al Ghurair emphasized the significance of providing underserved students the opportunity to study at AUS. He said that the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation will create opportunities that will activate the untapped potential of Arab youth, providing underserved, high-achieving students with the scholarships, support and skills training that they need to thrive.

He commented, "Our focus is to offer high-achieving Emirati and Arab students with the best educational opportunities out there that match their aspirations and ambitions. The Foundation is pleased to have initiated collaboration talks with AUS to help kick-start the programs that will make the dreams of these youth a reality."

Professor Kevin Mitchell, the AUS Interim Provost, highlighted the necessity of providing students with every option of enrolling at AUS and stated, "The university aims to provide students with access to an excellent education. Support from the Foundation would extend access to those without the financial means to pursue higher education."

The Foundation will offer scholarships to Emirati and Arab youth planning to pursue their undergraduate and postgraduate studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) subjects, in line with the needs of the local and regional labor markets. The scholarships will be provided to a select group of students who demonstrate both high academic achievement and financial need through a rigorous selection process.

Maysa Jalbout, CEO of the Foundation stated, "It is critical to offer eligible students a holistic support system, beyond just financial support, enabling them to succeed in their educational journey and in their transition to employment."

The meeting was also attended by senior officials from AUS and Al Ghurair Foundation for Education. The visiting delegates also took a tour of the university campus and met with eight high-achieving Arab students to talk about their experience at AUS and share their perspectives on effective scholarship programs.

ABOUT US

  • Accreditation
  • Job Opportunities
  • Leadership
  • Maps and Directions
  • Safety and Security

APPLY

  • Financial Grants
  • Funding and Assistantships
  • Undergraduate
  • Graduate
  • Study Abroad
  • Residential Halls

RESOURCES

  • AUS Catalogs
  • Academic Calendar
  • Photo Gallery
  • Discover Sharjah
  • Library
  • FAQ

TOOLS

  • AUS Employee Email
  • AUS Student Email
  • MY AUS

© 2021 American University of Sharjah. All rights reserved.

  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • SITEMAP
  • CONTACT US