Dubai opens applications for Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme for 2026–27 academic year | World News


Dubai opens applications for Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme for 2026–27 academic year
KHDA opens Dh1.1 billion scholarship offering 100 students global university opportunities by 2026/Representative Image

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced the opening of applications for the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme for the 2026–27 academic year. Launched in 2024 under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the programme aims to support Emirati students by providing access to leading global universities and preparing them to become future leaders of Dubai. The scholarship is open to students aged between 16 and 20 who have completed their high school education during the 2023–24, 2024–25, and 2025–26 academic years. Eligible candidates can apply through the “Dubai Now” app, with the application deadline set for June 30, 2026. With a total budget of Dh1.1 billion, the programme offers 100 fully funded scholarships each year to outstanding Emirati graduates from public and private schools across various curricula. The initiative enables students to pursue bachelor’s degrees at leading universities worldwide. Since its launch in 2024, the programme has already shown strong outcomes. Nearly 70% of scholarship recipients are currently enrolled in universities ranked among the top 100 globally.

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