CounsellingX make it possible to avail study abroad scholarships for UAE students. International universities provide various opportunities to UAE students in form of fully and partially funded scholarships in all kinds of degree programs.
Scholarships for UAE Student
UAE’s Ministry of Education (MoE) provides various opportunities to UAE national students in order to pursue higher education in international universities especially Canadian universities. Such grants promote and encourage leadership potential and academic achievements in the students. The idea was put forward by H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid in 1999. His steps to encourage student exchange programs with international universities showed government’s realisation of educations as the driving force behind the public agenda of UAE. Such partnerships promotes mutual harmony and exchange of cultural ideologies and identities.
MoE provides scholarships in accordance with the conditions specified by the ministry:
- UAE citizen
- Satisfactory behaviour
- previous qualification as per the set standards
- score in the language proficiency
Scholarships are provided to the following categories of applicants:
- undergraduate
- graduate
- self-financed but applying for scholarship
- high-performing students
- working professionals
Scholarship Office (SCO) under the banner of Ministry of Presidential Affairs offers Distinguished Student Scholarship (DSS), which is an embodiment of the conviction of the late UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan regarding importance of education. SCO was created in 1999. Each year, outstanding Emirati nationals are provided opportunities to pursue their education at prestigious international universities. SCO administers two scholarship programmes:
- Distinguished Student Scholarship (DSS)
- Study Abroad Scholarship Programme (SASP)
Study Abroad Scholarships for UAE Students
Department of Education and Knowledge
The Department of Education and Knowledge offers scholarships to UAE nationals. Scholarships are available in disciplines such as science and technology, teaching, urban planning, food control and transportation.
Telecommunication Regulatory Authority
TRA puts its ICT fund to good use by offering Betha program for undergraduate and graduate students. The Betha program has granted hundreds of scholarships and enabled Emirati students to study in the UAE, the USA, Australia and Japan.
EDAAD Program
EDAAD is a scholarship program introduced by Knowledge and Human Development Authority. UAE nationals who demonstrate leadership potential and strong academic achievements are provided the opportunity to pursue education in the international universities.
Masar Program
Ministry of Finance (MoF) offers Masar program to provide college scholarships in order to assist UAE high-school graduates in completing their studies in finance, accounting and other disciplines at accredited universities.
Entaliq Program
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) offers scholarships to the brightest UAE students who want to become a top engineer or scientist.
Diplomats Program
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) offers a scholarship program for outstanding Emirati students who wish to pursue a career in the government diplomacy field.
Buhooth Scholarships for Master and Doctorate Program
Khalifa University provides the prestigious Buhooth Scholarship Awards for Master and Doctorate programs not only at Khalifa University but also at various international universities. The competition is higher for International Buhooth award. This scholarship covers payment of all the tuition fees.
Middle East Merit Scholarship
University of Sheffield, UK provides the financial assistance of up to 50% of annual tuition fee for UAE students enrolling in its undergraduate, Master, and research degree programs.
CAS-TWAS President’s Postgraduate Fellowship
The World Academy of Science in partnership with Chinese Academy of Science provides fellowship programs to UAE nationals for Postgraduate programs in Chinese universities. The fellowship is awarded to up to 140 students per year to pursue doctoral research in Molecular Biology, Medical and Health Sciences, Neurosciences, Chemical Sciences, Engineering Sciences, Astronomy, Mathematical Sciences, and Physics.
Arturo Falaschi ICGEB Postdoctoral Fellowships
This fellowship is provided by International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology for postdoctoral research program. It also requires at least 3 years of work experience. This scholarship covers tuition fee, stipend, health insurance, and many additional expenses.
Al-Qasimi Foundation’s Doctoral Research Grants
The scholarship provided by Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation is available for the students aspiring to pursue a research based degree. It covers all student expenses including airfares, living accommodation, stipend for living costs, and research support.
Abraaj RCA Innovation Funding
Royal College of Art in London provides scholarships for their master degree programs covering full international tuition fees. The Abraaj group operates in 23 countries and provides the opportunity to students living in UAE and other Arab countries.
INSA JRD-Tata Fellowship Program
The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) annually awards 10 fellowships to UAE students for research program in science, engineering, medical and allied disciplines.
Marshal Papworth Scholarships
Marshal Papworth Trust provides a grant of up to £21,500 for MSc and MA program. Students from UAE and various Arab and developing countries.
Counsellor Profile:
Our team that provides counselling to study abroad for UAE students consists of counsellors with extensive track record and come from various prestigious Canadian universities.
Mr Khawaja Bilal Ahmed is a Pakistani national and resides in Saudi Arabia. He has a Post Graduate of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of Bristol, and Master of Electrical Engineering from University of Plymouth. He has guided numerous students according to University’s requirements, as he himself was offered admissions from the top-notch universities in Canada.
He provides customized admission counselling for applying to universities in the UK, USA, Turkey, Germany, Italy, France, China, Canada, and Australia. His students were granted admissions in Harbin Engineering University, University of Bristol, University of Sheffield, University of Bremen, Politecnico di Milano, Technical University of Munich, McGill University, and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, in Master and Post Graduate programs of Communications and Support Services, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Engineering, Military Technologies, and Applied Sciences.
CounsellingX offers an easy three-step one-stop solution:
Have a look at the list of our counsellors. You can view their detailed profiles including academic background, work history, counselling history, and key strengths. If you find a counsellor suitable for your needs, you can directly message them.
After you message a counsellor, one of our administrators will contact you. You can avail a free “Meet the counsellor” session, where you can talk to the counsellor and clear out any ambiguities. You will be able to have a 25-30 minutes discussion.
When you find the most suitable counsellor, you can hire them instantly. Pay the first installment, and you will be able to start your personalized counselling session.
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