Great news! Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Scholarship is now open. This article provides detailed information about the scholarship program, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
Scholarship Overview
The Shiraz University of Medical Sciences Scholarship (SUMS) for 2025-2026 is a fully funded opportunity for international students pursuing undergraduate studies. This scholarship covers various expenses, including registration fees, furnished accommodation, and Persian language courses.
SUMS offers generous scholarships to applicants demonstrating exceptional academic abilities to help them afford their education. All students applying to undergraduate programs at SUMS are encouraged to apply for these scholarships.
If you have graduated from high school and aspire to become an expert in the medical field, SUMS is the ideal place to start your academic journey. The university provides generous scholarship options to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Institution: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (SUMS)
- Location: Iran
- Courses Offered:
- Medicine
- Dental Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- All other undergraduate programs.
- Deadline: Open year-round
Scholarship Coverage
SUMS Scholarships offer the following benefits:
- Type C Scholarship: Covers all expenses except tuition fees and English language courses (if required).
- Type B Scholarship: Provides partial or full tuition waivers, covering registration fees, furnished accommodation, Persian language courses, and tuition fee discounts ranging from 1% to 100%.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Languages: English and Persian. The first two years of study are in English, with the language switching to Persian from the second year onward (depending on the program).
- Eligible Countries: All countries except Iran.
- Citizenship: Applicants must not hold Iranian citizenship or dual citizenship where one is Iranian.
- Education: Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Renewal: Scholarships are renewed annually based on the student’s academic progress.
How to Apply
To apply for SUMS Scholarships, follow these instructions:
- Application Form: Complete the application form, filling in mandatory fields indicated with asterisks. Upon submission, you will receive an email with a verification link. Click the link to activate your account and complete the application process.
- Required Documents:
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent certificate
- Transcript of records (mark sheets) from secondary and higher secondary school
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Cover letter
- High-quality color scans of the main passport page (PDF, JPEG, PNG)
- Passport-size photo
- Evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL PBT: minimum 525, TOEFL iBT: minimum 69, IELTS: minimum 5.5)
Applicants should submit a certified copy of their school leaving certificate and a certificate listing all subjects taken and grades achieved. School reports should include all graded results obtained during studies.
- Cover Letter: Indicate the type of scholarship you are applying for and explain why you believe you are eligible. Once applications are received, they will be reviewed by the Scholarship Committee. Candidates will be notified of the results via email.
For more information on the application process and to apply, visit the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences website.