Scholarships for UAE Nationals

The United Arab Emirates or UAE has established an outstanding and diversified system of advance learning or higher education in a very short span of time.  The country offers comprehensive education to all students either male or female from play school to university. UAE also has a wide spread private education sector while thousands of students of both the genders pursue higher education courses abroad at government expense.
The citizens of UAE can attain education in various government institutions, private institutions free of cost and many with international accreditation. With its high literacy rate UAE has now one of the highest application participation in the world. Ministry of higher education and scientific research offers scholarships to UAE students to pursue their Undergraduate and graduate studies in a number of globally recognized universities abroad mainly in UK, USA, Australia or Canada.
These days students across the world want to get educated at a best University in their specialized field or course. Below mentioned are some scholarships that may be found useful for the UAE Students who are planning for their studies in renowned universities in their country or abroad. You can find detailed information about scholarships by going through the link “further scholarship Information and Application”. Let’s have a look at the scholarship list below.

Scholarship Program: Mosaic PhD Scholarship for Developing Countries
Employer: Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO)
Level of Study: PhD
Scholarship Description:  Ethnic minorities are currently under-represented in Dutch academic research. The Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science are keen to promote diversity and are concerned about the present loss of talent to the academic world. NWO and the Ministry of OCW conceived a programme that aims at helping representatives of ethnic minorities into the world of science.
Scholarship Website http://www.nwo.nl/nwohome.nsf/pages/NWOP_5RNBJK_Eng

Scholarship Program: Fulbright Scholarship Program for UAE nationals
Employer: Fulbright
Level of Study: master’s or doctoral
Scholarship Description: The U.S.-Emirati Education Committee is pleased to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the 2012-2013 Fulbright Scholarship Program.UAE nationals are invited to apply for a Fulbright Scholarship for graduate study in the United States. Funding will be granted for up to two years of study in a master’s or doctoral program.
Scholarship Website http://photos.state.gov/libraries/dubai/490442/pdf%20files/Fulbright%202012-2013%20anncmnt.pdf

Scholarship Program: The Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC) Scholarship
Employer: American University in Dubai
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Scholarship Description The Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication (MBRSC) was established following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, at the American University in Dubai. MBRSC is the first academic institution in the region to offer world-class and specialized undergraduate courses in various communication fields including Journalism and Digital Production and Storytelling.
Scholarship Website http://www.aud.edu/Admissions/scholars.asp

Scholarship Program: Bournemouth University International Partnership Scholarship

Employer: University of Sharjah (UoS), Bournemouth University
Level of Study: undergraduate and postgraduate
Scholarship Description: This scholarship is awarded annually to students from University of Sharjah (UoS) with the highest academic performance progressing to a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the School of Design, Engineering and Computing.
Scholarship Website http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/futurestudents/undergraduate/funding/uos-scholarship.html

Scholarship Program: ADNOC Scholarship Program
Employer: ADNOC
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Scholarship Description: ADNOC started its Scholarship Program in 1974, to assist UAE Nationals achieve educational goals and to meet the needs of the oil industry, a vital sector of the national economy.The ADNOC Scholarship Program sends high school graduates to pursue their post-secondary education in reputable academic institutions around the world. Choosing the school is based on an objective selection process that evaluates each school’s academic competitiveness.
Scholarship Website http://www.adnoc.ae/Content.aspx?mid=116&newid=116

Scholarship Program: Endeavour Executive Award
Employer: Australian Government
Level of Study: Short Course/Training
Scholarship Description: The Endeavour Executive Award provides professional development opportunities of (1 to 4 months) for high achievers in business, industry, education or government from participating countries.The Award focus on building skills and knowledge through a host work environment rather than through formal enrolment in a study program at a host organisation and are not intended to fund direct academic research (if your activity will result in you receiving, or contributes to, a formal academic qualification, you will not be eligible to apply for an Executive Award)
Scholarship Website http://www.deewr.gov.au/International/EndeavourAwards/IntApp/Pages/ExecutiveAwards.aspx

Scholarship Program: Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme
Employer: University of Oxford
Level of Study:  Graduate
Scholarship Description: The Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme cultivates the leaders of tomorrow from transition and emerging economies by providing outstanding university graduates and young professionals with the opportunity to pursue fully funded graduate studies at the University of Oxford and access to a comprehensive programme of leadership development, long-term mentoring and networking.
Scholarship Website http://www.ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding/prospectivegrad/scholarships/university/weidenfeld/

Scholarship Program: NATO Defense College Fellowship in Security Policy
Employer: NATO Defense College
Level of Study: Research
Scholarship Description:  The NATO Defense College currently offers five fellowships each year in the field of security policy research. The objective is to promote research and political consulting in areas of particular interest to the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC), to NATO’s partners in the Partnership for Peace (PfP), to NATO’s Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) partners and Istanbul Cooperation Initiative (ICI) partners.
Scholarship Website http://www.ndc.nato.int/research/research.php?icode=4&#md

Scholarship Program: NE/SA Scholarship at American College of Greece
Employer: The American College of Greece
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Scholarship Description: This scholarship was established in 2001 with a gift from the trustees of the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools.  It recognizes the longstanding relationship between the NE/SA and The American College of Greece, and, in particular, honors the close friendship between ACG President John S. Bailey and the late Stanley Haas, past president of NE/SA and his wife, Mary Anne.
Scholarship Website http://www.acg.edu/scholarships-entering-students

Scholarship Program: Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Scholarships(OCISS)
Employer: University of Oxford
Level of Study: MS/PhD Degrees
Scholarship Description: The Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies is a Recognized Independent Centre of the University of Oxford. It was established in 1985 to encourage the scholarly study of Islam and the Islamic world. The Centre provides a meeting point for the Western and Islamic worlds of learning.
Scholarship Website http://www.ox.ac.uk/feesandfunding/prospectivegrad/scholarships/university/ocis/

Scholarship Program: Call for Scholarship: Government of the Republic of Macedonia
Employer:  Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Macedonia
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Scholarship Description: The faculty of Computer Science and Engineering is intended for students who want to achieve a solid level of knowledge and skills in the broad area of computer science and engineering. In addition to a through theoretical base, hands-on lab assignments and applications are important parts of the course.
Scholarship Website http://www.mon.gov.mk/mk/konkursimon/996-ministery-of-education-and-science-of-the-republic-of-macedonia-announcing-call-for-scholarship-award-to-students-for-studying-at-the-university-st-paul-the-apostle-ohrid

Scholarship Program: IRENA Scholarship Programme
Employer: IRENA
Level of Study: Masters
Scholarship Description:  In an effort to promote talented academics, and with the generous support of the Government of the United Arab Emirates, up to 20 IRENA scholarships are offered annually at the Abu Dhabi based MASDAR Institute of Science and Technology (MI). The Scholarship extends to eight Master of Science Programmes offered at MASDAR Institute.
Scholarship Website http://www.irena.org/menu/index.aspx?mnu=Subcat&PriMenuID=35&CatID=110&SubcatID=156&RefID=156&SubID=162&MenuType=Q

Scholarship Program: ExxonMobil Middle East and North Africa Scholarship Program
Employer: ExxonMobil
Level of Study: Masters
Scholarship Description:  Finalists for the scholarship are invited to a three day short course event, traditionally held in Turkey or the United Arab Emirates.Scholarship recipients will be placed by the Institute of International Education in a leading university in the United States, according to the strengths and research interests of the applicant.
Scholarship Website http://www.iie.org/Programs/ExxonMobil-Middle-East-and-North-Africa-Scholars-Program/Application

Scholarship Program: Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Scholarship
Employer: The Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi foundation for Policy Research
Level of Study: Doctoral
Scholarship Description: The Al Qasimi Foundation’s Doctoral Research Grants encourage scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research toward informing policy making in the United Arab Emirates. The Grants are open to PhD students from all nationalities studying at an accredited university in the United Arab Emirates or abroad.
Scholarship Website http://www.alqasimifoundation.com/en/Scholarship/DoctoralResearchScholarship.aspx

Scholarship Program: University of Groningen Talent Grant
Employer: University of Groningen
Level of Study: Research Masters
Scholarship Description:  Candidates can apply for this grant by sending a letter of motivation in which they indicate that they are in need of a grant and would like to be considered for the UGTG: Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences (partial grant).
Scholarship Website http://www.rug.nl/prospectiveStudents/scholarships/scholarshipGMW

Scholarship Program: Caspian Arts Foundation Scholarship
Employer: Caspian Arts Foundation
Level of Study: Masters
Scholarship Description: The Caspian Arts Foundation Scholarship is awarded to students students ordinarilyresident in countries situated in the Middle East and the North African Regions whodisplay an exceptional talent, and whose development as an artist would most
benefit from postgraduate study at one of the University of the Arts London’s Colleges. The Caspian Arts Foundation is a non-profit organisation promoting unitybetween North African and Middle Eastern cultures through the arts.
Scholarship Website http://www.arts.ac.uk/media/international/documents/The%20Caspian%20Arts%20Foundation%20Scholarship%201213.pdf

Scholarship Program: 2012-2013 Near East And South Asia Undergraduate Exchange Program
Employer: Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs U.S. Department of State
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Scholarship Description: The Near East and South Asia Undergraduate Exchange Program (NESA UGRAD) is a part of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD Program), a scholarship program managed by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State for emerging student leaders from underrepresented sectors around the world.
Scholarship Website http://www.americancouncilsnetwork.org/nesaugrad/apply/

Scholarship Program: Japanese Government (MEXT) and Asia Special Scholarship
Employer: Waseda University
Level of Study: Master’s or Doctoral
Scholarship Description: Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for 9 Master’s or Doctoral candidates entering in September 2011 (MEXT stands for Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology): This scholarship is awarded for foreign students who are accepted to International Graduate Program (Master’s and Doctoral Program) after entrance examination (AO method). This Scholarship provides monthly allowance of 158,000 Yen for two years, Screening fees (refunded after enrollment), Tuition Fees and a round trip air ticket to Japan.
Scholarship Website http://www.sci.waseda.ac.jp/admission/GUIDE/youkou/Information.pdf

Scholarship Program:  H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Scholarships for Academic Achievemen
Employer: American University in Dubai
Level of Study: Undergraduate
Scholarship Description: The Scholarship entitles the recipient to a waiver of tuition for one academic year (2 semesters) until graduation. The Scholarship does not cover either overloads or courses taken in the Summer terms. The Student must enroll for two successive semesters and carry a full load of academic credits (12 to 16 hours) each semester.
Scholarship Website http://www.aud.edu/Admissions/scholars.asp

Scholarship Program : Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellowship
Employer: Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
Level of Study: Fellowship
Scholarship Description: The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery offers one year clinical fellowship training to surgeons who are interested in becoming a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon. Our program provides experience in a wide range of congenital and acquired orthopaedic conditions including spinal deformity, neuromuscular diseases, bone dysplasias, limb deficiencies, limb length discrepancy, major deformities, orthopaedic oncology, trauma and sports medicine.
Scholarship Website http://www.sickkids.ca/OrthopaedicSurgery/Education-and-Learning/Fellowship-Program/Paediatric-Orthopaedic-Fellowship/PaediatricOrthopaedicFellowship.html
 

 

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