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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 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.

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