Strategic Partnership Between Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarship And IDP Education Announced

IDP Education has formed a strategic alliance with the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme. This initiative, launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aims to support the higher education of top-performing Emirati graduates from Dubai's public and private schools.

The programme boasts an endowment of AED1.1 billion and commits annually to supporting 100 students. This represents a substantial opportunity for young Emiratis to access prestigious international universities and specialised courses that align with Dubai’s evolving economic needs.

At the orientation event for the first cohort, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum congratulated the students on their achievements. He reaffirmed Dubai's dedication to fostering and celebrating excellence in education.

Aisha Miran, Director-General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority and Chair of the steering committee for the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme, stated, "We are delighted to welcome IDP as a valued strategic partner for the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme. This collaboration allows students to benefit from IDP’s global expertise in education and career guidance as we jointly support their academic and professional journeys. This partnership reinforces our commitment to developing the next generation of Emirati leaders."

Imad Chaoui, Regional Director for the Middle East, Africa, European Union, and CIS Countries at IDP, commented, "IDP is honoured to be a strategic partner of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme, which will enable Emirati students to transform their lives through international education. This programme aligns with IDP’s values, as we believe international education benefits not only individual students but also their families and communities."

Encouraging Excellence

The programme also recognises and rewards exceptional students who have notable academic or extracurricular accomplishments. It aims to inspire these students to excel further and pursue higher education at top global universities.

Rashi Bhattacharya, Area Director for the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Türkiye, and Kazakhstan at IDP added, "We congratulate the talented Emirati students selected for this programme and look forward to supporting them in their study abroad journeys."

This partnership between IDP Education and the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme underscores a shared commitment to nurturing future leaders by providing them with unparalleled educational opportunities.

With inputs from WAM