Sharjah, UAE. December 13, 2023 – The American University of Sharjah (AUS) College of Arts and Sciences announced that its graduates in biology, chemistry and environmental sciences accepted to the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program at St. George’s University (SGU), Grenada, will receive an automatic $30,000 scholarship.
The scholarship will be awarded to AUS students who enroll in the four-year MD program at either of SGU’s campuses, which are located in Grenada, West Indies, and Northumbria, Newcastle, UK. AUS alumni will also have the opportunity to apply for a further International Peace Bursary prior to enrolling, which will be awarded based on financial need.
This scholarship comes as part of a close collaboration between AUS and SGU following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in 2022. Today, three AUS Biology graduates are currently enrolled in the four-year MD program at SGU.
“The automatic scholarship granted to AUS alumni enrolling in SGU serves as a clear testament to the exceptional quality of our graduates,” said Dr. Hana Suleiman, Associate Dean of Graduate Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences at AUS.
St. George’s University is an accredited Caribbean medical school and a center of international medical education, drawing students and faculty from over 150 countries to the island of Grenada.
AUS offers undergraduate degrees in biology, chemistry and environmental sciences. Its graduates can choose from numerous career options, including medicine and medicine-related professions, medical laboratory technology, public health, ecosystems health and management, wildlife conservation, marine biology, science education and teaching, academic research, pharmaceutical industry, governmental agencies, biotechnology and much more.
To learn more about what AUS’ College of Arts and Sciences has to offer, visit www.aus.edu/cas.
About AUS
American University of Sharjah (AUS) was founded in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed AlQasimi, Member of the Supreme Council of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Sharjah. Sheikh Sultan articulated his vision of a distinctive institution against the backdrop of Islamic history and in the context of the aspirations and needs of contemporary society in the UAE and the Gulf region.
Firmly grounded in principles of meritocracy and with a strong reputation for academic excellence, AUS has come to represent the very best in teaching and research, accredited internationally and recognized by employers the world over for creating graduates equipped with the knowledge, skills and drive to lead in the 21st century.
AUS values learners not driven only by academic success, but by those that embrace our dynamic campus life and embody our ideals of openness, tolerance and respect. This combination of academic excellence and community spirit ensures AUS is filled with world-class faculty and students, poised to become the innovators, thinkers, contributors and leaders of tomorrow.