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Oxford – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Scholarship continues to support education and innovation

August 19, 2025

The Oxford – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Graduate Scholarship, launched in collaboration between
the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) and the University of Oxford in 2016, has
achieved remarkable results by supporting UAE and Arab students to pursue advanced academic studies at the
University of Oxford, one of the world’s most renowned universities.

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This collaboration exemplifies a pioneering initiative to invest in knowledge and human capital by providing Arab
students with seamless access to postgraduate courses. It helps them improve their intellectual capacity by learning
under the guidance of globally acclaimed academics while building robust connections with exceptional peers from
different countries and diverse fields.

His Excellency Jamal bin Huwaireb, CEO of MBRF, said: “This scholarship reflects the visionary principles of His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of
Dubai, which aim to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future. The innovative initiative seeks to empower Emirati
and Arab students by offering higher education that facilitates their knowledge-based skill development. Additionally,
it highlights our commitment to reinforcing scientific, academic, and research excellence in the Arab world, in line
with our mission to support students and researchers locally and regionally, further positioning the UAE as a leading
global knowledge hub.”

The scholarship also aims to nurture exceptional students by enabling them to pursue postgraduate courses at the
University of Oxford and supporting their academic and research activities. Furthermore, it contributes to the
development of a robust Arab knowledge society, in line with the UAE’s commitment to positioning education and
innovation as key pillars for creating a prosperous future.

Since its inception, the Oxford – Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Graduate Scholarship has played a
pivotal role in developing the Arab higher education system and supporting exceptional students in gaining access to
the world’s leading university for postgraduate study. The scholarship has become influential in global knowledge
settings by enabling dozens of Arab scholars to strengthen their research and scientific expertise across various
critical disciplines.

Moreover, the scholarship serves as a testament to MBRF’s dedication to enhancing sustainable education and
providing more opportunities for Arab youth. Building on the belief that strong educational and scientific research
programs are essential for progress, the scholarship continues to shape the region’s future by cultivating
progressive, knowledge-driven societies.

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