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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.

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.