The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced that the 11th of August will be the Deadline for Scholarship & University Offer Acceptance for students abroad for the fall 2025 to 2026.
As per the ministry, all students applying for the scholarship or changing their academic program choices must confirm their acceptance through the electronic portal of the MoHESR. Moreover, the ministry has confirmed that there will be no extension will be granted in this manner.
According to the statement, students are required to confirm their programme acceptance and complete all remaining processes by the deadline to ensure smooth processing.
How to Confirm Your Scholarship & University Offer
According to the MoHESR, the students are required to perform the following steps to confirm their admission:
- You should activate your UAE Pass for secure access.
- It would be best to use the Student and Scholarship Registration service that is available on the official website of the MoHESR.
- Next, you must monitor your account regularly for any updates and instructions from your chosen institute.
- You must also complete any extra requirements promptly to avoid delays.
Faster and Smarter Student Services
The MoHESR has streamlined the application process that matches the digital transformation goal of the UAE. So, you can explore which changes have been made in this process below:
- The application time decreased to only 90 seconds with this smart service.
- Required documents have been cut by 86%.
- Students can now register at 59 higher education institutions through the smart system.
The ministry highlights that these developments are focused on making the scholarship and admission process more efficient. In addition, it ensures that students get the ability to stay focused on their studies and removes the need for going through the lengthy paperwork.
Why the Deadline for Scholarship & University Offer Acceptance for Fall 2025-26
If you fail to confirm your acceptance before the deadline, i.e, 11 August 2025, you can lose the seat in your dream university or the opportunity for a scholarship. Therefore, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has advised performing well in advance of the deadline to prevent last-minute issues. Remember, the ministry has already clarified that the deadline will not be extended.
It would be best to visit the official portal of the MoHESR for more details on the process and access the registration section.
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