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She added: “The diverse academic specialisations the students have chosen, along with their
choice of and admissions into top universities globally, reflect their commitment to excellence
and their drive to shape a brighter and more prosperous future for their nation across all sectors.
The programme’s steering committee, in collaboration with our partners, will ensure that these
scholars receive continued support and mentorship throughout their academic journey. We are
confident that this cohort will be a valuable addition to Dubai’s Emirati talent pool, strengthening
the emirate’s global leadership position and helping to achieve its ambitious future goals.”

A total of 321 students applied for the scholarship programme in its inaugural year. The first
cohort of scholars was selected by the programme’s steering committee following a rigorous
evaluation process, which took into consideration their academic performance, the global
rankings of the universities they applied to, and how their chosen academic disciplines align
with Dubai’s future goals and economic priorities.

The selected students will attend 30 universities in the UAE and abroad. They will pursue 35
academic disciplines including engineering, information technology, business administration,
health sciences, and the arts.

The steering committee oversees the programme’s vision, objectives, and strategic plan. It also
approves a unified scholarship policy for the entire emirate, sets the programme’s budget and
financial plan, and establishes subcommittees with clear mandates and operational processes.

Abdullah Ali bin Zayed Al Falasi, the Vice Chairman of the steering committee, said: “The launch
of this programme marks a significant step in shaping the future of Emirati youth and
strengthening the capabilities that will drive Dubai’s growth and development. We are committed
to supporting the students, developing their leadership skills, and ensuring Emirati graduates
are equipped to excel across all sectors.”

During the orientation event, students were introduced to various services offered under the
scholarship programme, in addition to being provided guidance on upcoming phases of their
academic journey.

Two partnerships were also announced during the event. The first is between the Hamdan Bin
Mohammed Scholarship Programme and the Ministry of Education to provide financial and
academic services to students studying abroad. The second tie-up, with IDP, will provide
university admission services for students wishing to study abroad.

Launched as part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33, with an endowment of Dh1.1 billion, the
Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme will provide 100 scholarships annually to
Emirati students who are accepted to top universities worldwide.

The scholarship is open to outstanding Emirati students who have graduated from public and
private schools in the UAE, and will cover tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs. Citizens
applying for the scholarship programme must hold a family book from Dubai and should not be
in receipt of any other scholarship offers.

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