AUS awards scholarships for student achievement in extracurriculars and sports

The American University of Sharjah (AUS) Office of Student Affairs recently celebrated the achievements of 32 students in a scholarship award ceremony on campus that recognized their exceptional contributions in extracurricular and athletic pursuits.

The AUS Active Student Scholarship was awarded to 16 students, acknowledging their significant impact through various extracurricular endeavors. Recipients of this scholarship include Shahd Mahmoud, Utkarsh Chauhan, Fatima Mahroos, Adithya Krishnakumar, Sameera Nawaz Khan, Maryam Jaber Faqihi, Rahma Zuhair, Nethanya Elizabeth Saji, Safwan Khan, Bhavika Vohra, Omar Al-Khazali, Khadijah Ali, Adham Mohamed Elmosalamy, Maryam Khan, Sanjana Monish Bharwani and Fahad Mahmood.

"Receiving this prestigious scholarship is a byproduct of my intention when I joined AUS: maximizing my full potential in a variety of activities, without sacrificing the depth in which I delve into them. My roles in AUS Model United Nations and as president of the Institute of Industrial and System Engineers are complementary highlights to my academic journey at AUS. I am extremely grateful for the recognition we receive for seeking transformative growth opportunities that further hone our skills," said the AUS Active Scholarship recipient and industrial engineering student Shahd Mahmoud.

Similarly receiving up to 25 percent off tuition fees for one semester, 16 students were honored with the AUS Athletic Scholarship, celebrating their excellence in sports and good sportsmanship. The recipients are Rewa Hajjar, Kumail Hassan Rasheed Hassan, Mohammed Fawaz Nazir Patel, Nooralzahra Khezrian, Karen El Khoury, Rand Hetham Alyahya, Abdallah Ahmad, Hamzah Bassam Zoual Ghena, Khaled Ayman Sayed, Thanseeha Biju, Ali Mohsen Eldemerdash, Sedra Nazir AlHaj-Ali, Arman Jafari, Hady Haytham Mahmoud, Sara Hamza and Jasmin Johory.

"Ever since I joined the volleyball team, I’ve prioritized training and dedicated my time to it, balancing it with my studies and maintaining a high GPA. Participating in both local and international tournaments has helped me build character, teamwork skills, and a strong connection with my teammates and coach, who I now consider family. This scholarship is a cherished acknowledgment of our hard work and commitment," said the AUS Athletic Scholarship recipient and marketing student Karen El Khoury.

Commenting on this occasion, Shaima Bin Taliah, Executive Director of Student Experience at AUS, said: "These scholarships reflect the extraordinary breadth and depth of talent among our students. Their achievements in academics, extracurricular activities and sports are commendable. AUS is proud to support their endeavors, recognizing that such holistic development is essential for nurturing future leaders."

AUS offers a wide range of grants and scholarships for undergraduate students, as well as graduate assistantships and work-study opportunities for graduate students. AUS students—regardless of race, gender, religion or national origin—are encouraged to apply for financial grants and scholarships. 

For more information on AUS scholarships, visit www.aus.edu/scholarship.