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International Scholarships​

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research supports academically distinguished UAE national students and encourages them to pursue their undergraduate and graduate studies abroad in order to contribute to the formation of a generation capable of leading its nation towards a brighter future.

Each year, the Ministry awards distinguished students with scholarships to study abroad in a number of internationally recognised universities, mainly in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Australia. Moreover, it guides students to choose theirspecialisationsin keeping with the development plans of the UAE, and offers them all-round supportin order to obtain their Master’s and Doctoral degrees.

For more information, please visit the website of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

 

Internal Scholarships​

The RAK Government is dedicated to supporting higher education because of its vital role in the formation of national human capital, which is more important than the financial capital. The government aims at developing individuals’ capabilities, knowledge and skills, improving their productivity levels and increasing the level of their contribution to the economic and social development of their country.
To this end, the RAK Government offers many scholarships to distinguished students who are willing to obtain higher education degrees, thus contributing effectively to the development of UAE society as a whole.

 

Sheikh Saqr Program for Government Excellence

Sheikh Saqr Program for Government Excellence is amongst the key government organizations entrusted with the development of the public sector in Ras Al Khaimah –from a strategic, operational, regulatory and humanitarianperspective. The Program supports the overall development of the emirate through the sponsorship of outstanding students, the preparation of future leaders, building institutional capacity and empowering government institutions, enabling them to adopt international standards of excellence and support educational excellence.

The program consists of four main programs:
Scholarships & Student Development Program
Organizational Excellence Award
RAK Office of Competitiveness
RAK Award for Educational Excellence

The Program’s Objectives
1. Attracting outstanding students and offering them unique academic opportunities.
2. Recognizing and encouraging outstanding students.
3. Meeting the needs of the emirate and the UAE by providing qualified employees in various disciplines.
4. Preparing students to pursue their higher studies after graduation in the most prestigious local and international universities in the world.
5. Developing UAE cadres and leaders who contribute effectively to community development.

Types of Scholarships
✓ Full scholarships – Covering 100% of the tuition fees
✓ Partial scholarships – Covering between 25% and 50% of the tuition fees
✓ Supplementary scholarships - Including some benefits and support offered to students who obtained scholarships from other accredited parties

Accredited Universities 
- Private Universities in the UAE: RAK Medical & Health Sciences University, American University of Ras Al Khaimah, American University of Sharjah, Paris Sorbonne University, NYU Abu Dhabi
-Government Universities: UAE University, Zayed University, Higher College of Technology

Required Disciplines
✓ Engineering:

  • Civil Engineering 
  • Petroleum Engineering 
  • Mechanical Engineering 
  • Electrical Engineering 
  • Materials Engineering 
  • Architectural Engineering 
  • Environmental Engineering 
  • Chemical Engineering 
  • Genetic Engineering 
  • Environmental Engineering 
  • Renewable Energy Engineering 
  • Aeronautical Engineering

✓ Management:

  • Business Management 
  • Economy 
  • Accounting 
  • Statistics 
  • Banking 
  • Financial and Investment Management 
  • Insurance 
  • Human Resources Management 
  • Marketing

✓ Other Disciplines

  • Law 
  • GIS 
  • Urban Planning 
  • IT 
  • International Relations 
  • Mass Communication 
  • Educational Administration 
  • Health Administration 
  • Government Administration 
  • Nutritional Sciences 
  • Tourism Management 
  • Organizational Excellence 
  • General Medicine 
  • Dentistry 
  • Pharmacy 
  • Nursing

Benefits and Rewards

  • Amonthly reward during the academic period, according to the rewards distribution system, based on academic performance and completed hours.
  • Payment of the tuition fees in private universities.
  • Additional financial rewardsfor summer training.
  • Financial incentives in the event of obtaining an “Excellent” grading at the end of each semester (when enrolling in an average of minimum 15 credit hours).
  • A laptop for students who obtained an “Excellent” grading after the completing (50%) of the requirements of the academic specialization.

Services Provided

  • Constant academic and professional guidance, as well as multiple academic facilities.
  • A variety of opportunities for self-development in English language, computer and leadership skills before, during and after the study period.
  • Opportunities to acquire multiple skills through various workshops and training courses.
  • Appropriate job opportunities after graduation according to a clearly defined career path.
  • Training opportunities with distinguished institutions.
  • Supporting participation in forums and conferences.
  • Logistical support to complete scientific projects and research during the study period.

Admission Requirements

  • A UAE national.
  • A percentage of not less than 95% in the science section, and 97% in the literary section in the General Certificate of Secondary Education.
  • Fluent in English language (preferably with an IELTS/TOFEL degree) and knowledgeable about the computer and its uses.
  • Unconditional admission from an accredited university.
  • Possess leadership qualities, great interpersonal skills and creative thinking, and must have the ability to adapt, communicate effectively and work in a group.
  • Pass the interview.

 Required Documents
  ✓ Copy of the Passport
  ✓ Copy of the Family Book
  ✓ Copy of High School Certificate (True copy)
  ✓ Copy of the University Academic Record in the case of a student enrolled in the university
  ✓ 2 photos of the student 

How to apply

The student must apply in person. (Fill out the application form the headquarters of the Sheikh Saqr Program for Government Excellence.)

For inquiries and information:

Phone: +971 7 227 5959

Email: scholarships@sspge.rak.ae

Location:  Al NakheelArea, RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building, 8th floor, RAK, UAE

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The Program’s Objectives
1. Recognisingoutstanding students and offering them unique academic opportunities.
2. Encouraging outstanding students.
3. Meeting the needs of the emirate and the UAE by providing qualified employees in various disciplines.
4. Preparing students to pursue higher studies in the most prestigious local and international universities.
5. Developing UAE cadres and leaders who contribute effectively to community development.

Types of Scholarships
Full scholarships – Covering (100%) of the tuition fees
Partial scholarships – Covering from (25%) up to (50%) of the tuition fees
Supplementary scholarships – Including some benefits and support offered for students who obtained scholarships from other accredited parties

Accredited Universities for Higher Education
-Private Universities in the UAE: American University of Ras Al Khaimah, American University of Sharjah
-Government Universities: UAE University

Required Disciplines
All the disciplines needed by the government.

Benefits and Rewards

  • Payment oftuition fees
  • Additional financial rewardsfor summer training (for unemployed students)
  • Financial incentives in the event of obtaining an “Excellent” grading at the end of each semester
  • Special recognition rewards in the event of graduation with Honors Degree.

Services Provided

  • Constant academic and professional guidance, as well as multiple academic facilities.
  • Opportunities to acquire multiple skills through various workshops and training courses.
  • Appropriate job opportunities after graduation according to a clearly defined career path.
  • Training opportunities with distinguished institutions.
  • Supporting participation in forums and conferences.
  • Logistical support to complete scientific projects and research during the study period.

Admission Requirements

  • A UAE national.
  • A  Bachelor's Degree with a GPA of at least 3.3 if he/she wishes to obtain a Master's Degree.
  • Expertise in some of the offered disciplines.
  • Possess leadership qualities, great interpersonal skills and creative thinking, and must have the ability to adapt, communicate effectively and work in a group.

Required Documents
       ✓  Copy of the Passport
       ✓  Copy of the Family Book
       ✓    Copy of the Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (True copy)
       ✓   2 photos of the student 
       ✓   Resume 


How to apply

The student must apply in person. (Fill out the application format the headquarters of the Sheikh Saqr Program for Government Excellence.)

For inquiries and information:

Phone: +971 7 227 5959

Email: scholarships@sspge.rak.ae

Location:  Al NakheelArea, RAK Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building, 8th floor, RAK, UAE

Doctoral Research Grants Program

The Doctoral Research Grants Program, sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, encourages scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professions to undertake research that helps guide and direct policymaking in the UAE.

The Grants are open to PhD students from all nationalities studying at an accredited university in the UAE or abroad. The Doctoral Research Grants financially support PhD candidates in the research phase of their dissertations.

For more information,Sheikh Saud bin Sarqr Al Qasimi Foundation website..

UAE Nuclear Energy Scholarships

The UAE Nuclear Energy Scholarships initiative, sponsored by Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), provides students of UAE nationality with the opportunity to attend some of the world’s finest universities to pursue studies in the field of engineering. The scholars will gain knowledge in the future of power supply technologies and develop their skills, thus allowing them to contribute to the UAE’s future civil nuclear industry following the completion of the program.

The UAE Nuclear Energy Scholarship is offered for the following degree programs:

MSc in Nuclear Engineering (UAE)
BSc in Chemical Engineering (South Korea or USA)
BSc in Nuclear Engineering (South Korea or USA)
BSc in Mechanical Engineering (South Korea, USA or UAE)
BSc in Electrical Engineering (South Korea or USA)


For more information, click here.

ADNOC Scholarship Program

The ADNOC Scholarship Program has been initiated to encourage promising young UAE nationals to specializ3e in various technical disciplines essential to the Oil & Gas Industry.

The Program financially assists high school graduate students with excellent academic records to pursue their post-secondary education in reputable academic institutions around the world. The institution’s selection process is based on assessing the efficiency of each institution.

Scholarship Department:

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)

P.O. Box 898

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Phone: +971 2 602 3721

Fax: +971 2 667 9379

For further information, please visit:

http://www.adnocscholar.ae/default.asp

 

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