Dubai to offer over 400 scholarships to exceptional Emirati students in private schools – Gulf Today

Dubai to offer over 400 scholarships to exceptional Emirati students in private schools – Gulf Today

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Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

In an effort to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors and provide high-quality educational opportunities for Emirati students, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the Knowledge Fund, and nine private schools in Dubai have joined forces to offer more than 400 scholarships to exceptional Emirati students in Dubai’s private schools.

As part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33, the Dubai Distinguished Students Programme will cover half the annual tuition fees for outstanding Emirati students in schools rated Good or better in the most recent inspections cycle. A total of 1800 students will be awarded scholarships by 2030.



Aisha Abdulla Miran, Director General of KHDA said: “The Dubai Distinguished Students Programme aims to ensure that Emirati students attending private schools in Dubai receive education that is rated Good or better. By fostering sustainable partnerships between the public and private sectors, we can empower the next generation of Emirati youth leaders who will shape the future of Dubai, a key pillar of the Dubai Social Agenda 33.



“We extend our gratitude to our partners at the Knowledge Fund for their support of this initiative. We