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In a bid to strengthen collaboration between the public and private sectors, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has launched the Dubai Distinguished Students Programme. This initiative will provide scholarships to 1,800 gifted Emirati students in top private schools in Dubai.

The programme aims to ensure that Emirati students receive high-quality education in schools rated Good or better in the most recent inspections cycle. As part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33, the KHDA, the Knowledge Fund, and nine private schools in Dubai have joined forces to offer more than 400 scholarships to exceptional Emirati students.

Eligibility and Application Process

The scholarship programme is open to Emirati students with a family book issued by the Emirate of Dubai. Eligible students must have an average grade of 90 per cent or above in the US or Ministry of Education curriculum, a score of at least 5 in the IB curriculum, or a B-grade average for the British curriculum. Applicants must also successfully pass assessments and interviews conducted by the schools’ evaluation committees.

Participating Schools and Coverage

The participating schools include Taaleem, Innoventures Education, Dubai Heights Academy, and Dar Al Marefa School, among others. The scholarship will cover 50 per cent of tuition costs, while parents or guardians must cover the remaining 50 per cent.

Goals and Expectations

The Dubai Distinguished Students Programme aims to empower the next generation of Emirati youth leaders who will shape the future of Dubai. By fostering sustainable partnerships between the public and private sectors, the programme will provide high-quality educational opportunities for Emirati students.

Application Deadline and Registration

Applications for the 2024-25 academic year will be open from May 20 to June 5. Emirati parents can register their children through the KHDA website.