Scholarships from Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research
Ministry Of Higher Education & Scientific Research (MoHESR) provides scholarships to UAE nationals for graduate and undergraduate programmes to study abroad in one of the recognised universities as specified by the ministry provided the applicant:
- is a UAE citizen
- has good conduct
- has secured in the previous qualification an average of very good as per the set standards
- has the required score in the language proficiency examination set by the respective college/university
Scholarships are provided to the following categories of applicants: - undergraduate students
- graduate students
- students studying at their own expense and desiring to apply for the scholarship
- high-performing students
- employed individuals.
Applicants may access the scholarship eService to review terms and conditions and apply.
Useful links
- List of approved universities and majors for scholarships
- FAQs on scholarships
- Education and Technology Sciences Attachés
- Getting a scholarship – Department of Education and Knowledge
- Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Program – Dubai Government
Cancellation of the scholarship
Scholarships and grants can be cancelled due to failure to meet academic or behavioural conditions, such as a low GPA or changing colleges. In some cases, a student can submit an appeal within a specified period, providing acceptable reasons such as extenuating circumstances that affected their academic performance, in accordance with the policies of the university or the granting body.
Scholarship programmes from other government entities
Scholarship Office (SCO) - Presidential Court
Scholarship Office at Ministry of Presidential Affairs selects outstanding Emirati students to travel abroad to pursue education at prestigious international universities. SCO administers two scholarship programmes:
- Distinguished Student Scholarship (DSS)
- Study Abroad Scholarship Programme (SASP)
Read about the terms and conditions and the process to apply to the Scholarship Office.
Scholarships - Department of Education and Knowledge
Department of Education and Knowledge provides scholarships to distinguished UAE students by partnering with organisations throughout the UAE. Scholarships are available in disciplines such as science and technology, teaching, urban planning, food control and transportation.
TDRA scholarship programme
Through its ICT Fund, Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority offers Betha programme for undergraduate and graduate students wishing to study ICT-related subjects. The Betha programme has provided hundreds of scholarships for bachelor and master's degrees and enabled Emirati students to study in the UAE, the USA, Australia and Japan.
Masar programme for college scholarships
Under the Masar programme, Ministry of Finance (MoF) offers college scholarships to assist UAE high-school graduates in completing their studies in finance, accounting and other disciplines at accredited universities in the UAE.
Read more about scholarships in the UAE and particularly those in Abu Dhabi.
Related links:
- Application for registration at higher education institutions and scholarships service
- Scholarship request service
- Scholarships, fellowships and Graduate Assistantships - UAE University
Related resolutions:
- Cabinet Resolution No. 37 of 2015 Concerning the Financial Regulations of Federal Law No. 4 of 1984 concerning Fellowships & Scholarships
- Resolution No. 5 of 2025 regarding the governance of higher education studies for citizen students outside the country
Updated On :
22 Oct 2025
