Public schools are open to them until the end of secondary school
Full scholarships for children of health sector workers
Hayyakum initiative contributes to achieving family and psychological stability for workers in the health sector.
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The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the National Pride Office, launched a scholarship program in Emirati schools, which is offered to children of health sector workers all over the Emirates.
Under the initiative called "Hayyakum", students receive full scholarships to study in public schools, starting from the current academic year until they finish high school, in appreciation of the efforts and sacrifices of their parents, and their role in preserving the health and safety of the UAE society.
The number of beneficiaries of the initiative reached 1850 students at the state level, while applications for the current academic year will continue until the end of this month.
The scholarships cover tuition costs, laptops, and school transportation expenses, up to high school completion.
The initiative comes within the framework of cooperation between the Ministry of Education and the Office of "Pride of the Nation", while both sides are looking forward to strengthening cooperation in the future by launching and implementing specific initiatives and programs, in cooperation with various educational bodies in the country.
The "Hayyakum" initiative contributes to achieving family and psychological stability, helping families bear the financial burdens due to the "Covid-19" pandemic, and securing education for their children in public schools, which is positively reflected on frontline workers through a sense of safety, by providing educational opportunities at a level of level. Advanced, and the achievement of care and follow-up for the children of the first line of defense in the school until the end of the secondary stage, in addition to their educational needs at home in the absence of the guardian, who is in a state of readiness on the front lines, in order to motivate him to continue his great giving in the face of health risks.
Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fakhr Al Watan Office, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the heroes in the first line of defense, “who set the most magnificent examples of sacrifice and vigil for the health and safety of people in the country, leaving their families for weeks, and sometimes months, to perform their duty towards Society, ”stressing that“ under these difficult circumstances, their services and dedication to their work had important results that we all touched, and they are truly an honorable example in which the values and culture of the UAE society are embodied. ”
He stressed that the "Pride of the Nation" office will make every effort to continue providing support and appreciation to frontline workers, wishing through the "Hayyakum" initiative all success and success to the children of health care workers as they start a new academic year.
Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan expressed his deep thanks to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, for his continuous support to the workers in the first line of defense, and his continuous follow-up to the heroes of the Emirates and their care and their families, in these difficult circumstances. We live it and the whole world lives it.
For his part, the Minister of Education, Hussain bin Ibrahim Al Hammadi, affirmed that the “Hayyakum” initiative launched by the Ministry in partnership with the Office of “Pride of the Nation” is an actual translation of the journey of goodness and giving extended to the UAE land, indicating that the Ministry seeks to provide educational support to the children Workers in the health sector, in light of their relatives carrying out their noble work within the first line of defense.
He said that the "Hayyakum" initiative is another and true embodiment of the values of solidarity and giving, and a bright image that the leadership constantly draws, to highlight the civilized and human face of the state, and to strengthen the bonds of solidarity and solidarity between the people of the country and the residents of the Emirates.
The partnership between the Ministry of Education and the "Pride of the Nation" office is the first of its kind, as the office will do its mission by developing a wide range of partnerships and cooperation with government agencies, the private sector, and all segments of society, throughout the Emirates, to develop special initiatives and programs aimed at supporting and appreciating Frontline champions.
The "Pride of the Nation" office - established in July 2020, by decree of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan - works to support frontline workers, including employees of the medical and non-medical sectors Medical services, which include all workers in health sector facilities, such as doctors, nurses, pharmacists, cleaning and service crews, in addition to protection and prevention services, which include crisis management teams, security and emergency services, sterilization and volunteers.
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Male and female children of workers in the health sector, nationwide, the number of beneficiaries of the initiative .. The submission of requests continues until the end of this September.
The scholarships cover the costs of tuition, laptops, and school transportation expenses until the completion of high school.
- The initiative includes doctors, nurses, pharmacists, cleaning and service teams, crisis management teams, security and emergency services, sterilization and volunteers.
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