The University of Sharjah is dedicated to empowering students and nurturing their educational aspirations. Our Student Support Fund (SSF) provides specialized assistance to students facing financial challenges that may impede their academic journey.

To ensure transparency and accessibility, we publish the dates for each SSF application period on our website and notify students via email. Additionally, we provide an updated list of requirements to aid applicants. For further details on the application process and necessary documents, please refer to this link.

Please be advised that if you encounter any technical difficulties during the application process, kindly contact us via email at ssf@sharjah.ac.ae. It is imperative to note that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Procedure

1. Aspiring applicants of the SSF are required to fulfill the application criteria outlined each semester.
2. A specially appointed University Committee reviews all the requisite documents and details submitted by candidates via the online application, ensuring adherence to the University's guidelines.
3. The determination of SSF levels is conducted through a thorough assessment of each candidate's eligibility based on their financial needs.
4. It is important to understand that the submission of an application does not automatically ensure the receipt of financial assistance.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

• Students who are in their First Semester cannot apply for the SSF until they complete their first academic year. They can then apply from subsequent semesters.
• Only undergraduate students are eligible to eligible to receive benefits from SSF.
• Students must be able to provide documentary evidence of financial need.
• Students can benefit from SSF only once in each academic year.
• Any amounts given to a student by SSF for any educational or housing fees will be returned to SSF if not utilized. The amount shall not be refunded to the student.

Application Process:

• Students are required to prepare and submit the minimum documentation required in an online application.
• The dates of each SSF application period are published on the University Website and the students are notified via email, in addition to an updated list of requirements.

Student support does not include the below instances:

• Student support does not extend to situations such as academic withdrawal, optional withdrawal, academic dismissal, and registration termination.
• To be eligible for SSF, students must attain a minimum CGPA of 2.0 during the regular terms (Fall, Spring).
• Newly admitted students are eligible to apply for SSF after completing a full academic year (Fall,Spring).
• Postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD)
• A student may benefit from the support fund once per academic year.
• It is important to note that applying to the Student Support Fund does not guarantee receiving financial support
• The financial support granted to students is non-refundable and cannot be transferred between accounts.