“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, and 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 announced the addition of 30 new fields of specialization for students who meet the criteria of the program, whereby students can choose from 82 fields of 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.
Dr. Bashayer Al Matrooshi, Executive Director – Talent Empowerment Sector at the Department of Education and Knowledge, said: “As part of its annual development process, our scholarship offers were subjected to 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, distinguished achievers, promising students, and diligent explorers. We seek to support them in achieving their goals.”
She 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.”
Students who study specializations that are compatible with human capital requirements in the most important sectors nationally, have access to internship opportunities provided by more than 100 partners specializing in the sector, and career consultants in the program help graduates to obtain jobs after graduation.
In addition to fully funded scholarships, accepted students also 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.
The program receives applications for elite majors from Emirati students in grade 12 / year 13 who achieve an average of 90 percent or more in the first semester of their current class, after obtaining a final average equivalent to 85 percent or more in grade 11 / year 12.
As for students wishing to apply for creative majors, they must achieve an average of 85 percent 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 in the world.
Students aged 24 years and under who are studying an accredited major in one of the universities listed on the list approved 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. Completion of at least 30 credit hours at a university at the time of application, and a score of 6 in the IELTS test or above 60 in the TOEFL test.
Students admitted to a university on the list approved by the Department of Education and Knowledge for the top 20 universities in the world have 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.