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9/2/24, 9:23 AM Dubai Crown Prince commends students selected for the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme - UAE - Emirates24|7
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.

Unified scholarship policy

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.

HE 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.

Partnerships announced
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 AED 1.1 billion, the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship
Programme will provide 100 scholarships annually to Emirati students who are accepted to top universities around the world.

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.

More information about the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme is available on the KHDA website and the Emirati section
of the Dubai Now app.

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