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American University of Sharjah
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Graduate Assistantship (GRA/GTA)
University ScholarshipCompetitive, work-linked funding (not a traditional scholarship) awarded to Master's students who perform teaching or research duties under faculty supervision. Comes as Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) or Graduate Teaching Assistantship (GTA). - Open to any Master's programme across all colleges/schools (Architecture Art & Design, Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration) - not restricted to a specific discipline - Programme level spans both Coursework and Research Master's - set to Postgraduate per confirmed convention
Eligibility
- Admitted in good standing (no conditional/probationary status)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 (some programmes set higher)
- Must register for 9 credit hours (full-time GA) or 6 credit hours (part-time GA) or be on thesis credit
- Awarded for max 4 semesters total; not available in summer semester
- Full-time employed students only eligible for part-time GA
How to Apply
- 1Mark the 'assistantship consideration' box on the Graduate Admission Application and submit 2 reference letters by the admission deadline - no separate scholarship application
Application opens on American University of Sharjah's official portal. Masters Scholarship does not process applications directly.
About American University of Sharjah
A private, not-for-profit university built on the American liberal arts model, AUS blends broad-based education with professional and technical programmes. Ranked #258 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Strong reputation in engineering, architecture, and business, a highly international student body from over 90 nationalities, and full instruction in English with US-accredited programmes. Based in Sharjah's University City, AUS is one of the most established American-style universities in the Gulf region.