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9/2/24, 9:26 AM Dubai Crown Prince commends students selected for Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme
Al Maktoum emphasised that the programme embodies the vision of Sheikh

Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of
the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to invest in people to achieve real and sustainable

development, aligning with the goals of the Dubai Social Agenda 33.

Sheikh Hamdan commended the Emirati students selected under the scholarship
programme for the 2024-25 academic year during an orientation session held
today at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Dubai.

"Today marks the beginning of a new journey for a group of exceptional students who

will pursue their higher education at world-renowned universities through the Hamdan

bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme, guided by the vision of Sheikh Mohammed
bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Driven by the ambition and dedication of our students, Dubai

continues to shape its future by nurturing and investing in exceptional talent," he

said.

"After meeting with the scholars and the 2023-24 cohort of Emirati Top Achievers, I
am confident that the future of our emirate is in good hands. The dreams and

aspirations of our scholars align with Dubai's bold vision, and I am certain they will

play a vital role in Dubai's continued growth and success. Through this scholarship
programme, we are developing the next generation of leaders who will contribute to

the comprehensive development of our city, and we will ensure that every student

receives the support and guidance needed to excel at every step," he added.

The event also honoured 40 top-performing high school graduates from both public
and private schools across various curricula under the Top Achievers programme.

Additionally, it celebrated the 2024 graduating class of the Ruler's Court Higher

Education Scholarship, which recognises outstanding Emirati high school graduates

and covers various academic disciplines.

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

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