To study in the top 150 international universities

"Education and Knowledge" opens the door for registration in the Abu Dhabi Scholarships Program

The Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi announced the opening of applications to join the Abu Dhabi Scholarships Program, the annual program that gives outstanding Emirati students the opportunity to continue their educational journey in one of the leading international universities.



Submission of applications continues until March 31, 2023. The program targets outstanding Emirati students in grade 12 / year 13 and university students aged 24 years and under, as it gives them the opportunity to achieve their educational aspirations and contribute to advancing continuous development in the most important sectors after their graduation.



The department revealed the addition of 30 new specializations for students who meet the criteria of the program, whereby students can choose from 82 elite and creative majors.

New fields include medicine, entrepreneurship, innovation, landscape architecture, user experience design, web design, fashion design, music and performing arts, game production, culinary arts, journalism and more.



Executive Director of the Talent Empowerment Sector at the Department of Education and Knowledge, Dr. Bashayer Al Matrooshi, said: “As part of its annual development process, our scholarship offers have undergone detailed analysis and review to identify the most prominent areas for improvement and to ensure that the results of the program keep pace with the needs of our national economy. We receive applications from creative thinkers and owners Outstanding achievers, promising students and diligent explorers, and we seek to support them in achieving their goals.”



Al Matrooshi added, "Our goal is to build Emirati cadres capable of leading future development in priority sectors, as the inclusion of new creative disciplines within the program confirms our commitment to continue supporting national priority sectors."


Support



Students studying specializations that are compatible with human capital requirements in the most important sectors nationally have access to internship opportunities offered by more than 100 specialized partners in the sector.

Career counselors in the program help graduates find jobs after graduation.



In addition to fully funded scholarships, accepted students have the opportunity to benefit from academic advisory support and long-term career development.

Specialized advisors support the students during their studies, while specialized advisors monitor the students and evaluate their performance in five main aspects: social wellness, academic guidance, career guidance, graduate services and job opportunities throughout their educational career.

Successful applicants will benefit from an allowance for book expenses, health insurance and travel costs, in addition to a monthly stipend that includes a housing allowance and a bonus for those who excel.



Application criteria



The program receives applications for elite majors from Emirati students in grade 12 / year 13 who achieve an average of 90% or more in the first semester of their current class, after obtaining a final average equivalent to 85% or more in grade 11 / year 12. As for students Those wishing to apply for creative majors must achieve an average of 85% in the first semester of grade 12 / year 13 and submit a creative portfolio of work with two letters of recommendation to meet the eligibility criteria.

All applicants are required to obtain a minimum score of 6 in the IELTS test or 60 in the TOEFL test, and submit an unconditional offer of admission from the list approved by the Department of Education and Knowledge for the best 150 universities at the level.



Students aged 24 years and under who are studying an accredited major in one of the universities listed on the list accredited by the Department of Education and Knowledge for the best 150 universities in the world can apply to join the program, provided that they obtain a cumulative average of at least 3 or its equivalent, and complete the following: At least 30 credit hours of study at a university at the time of application, and a score of 6 in the IELTS test or higher than 60 in the TOEFL test.



Students admitted to one of the universities on the list approved by the Department of Education and Knowledge for the best 20 universities in the world also had the opportunity to benefit from a fast application process for scholarships, where they can skip the eligibility requirements and be included in the final list directly.

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