Applications for funding scheme now being accepted

Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 26, 2009 - UAE nationals are being given the chance to further their educations in the USA, UK or Italy with Masters degree scholarship grants from The Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy.

The grants will support Emirati graduates at leading international universities, funding some or all costs of tuition, books, airfares and a personal allowance, as they pursue degrees important to the development of the UAE.

Areas which lack locally-trained specialists will be the focus of the programme, and outstanding Emiratis will  benefit from scholarships to advance their own careers as well as to support the  development of the UAE. 

The grants  are split into two categories, with The Emirates Foundation supporting Masters of Arts degrees in Museum Studies and related fields at universities in the US and the UK. A 'Study in Italy' programme will assist Masters of Science studies at top tier universities in Milan and Rome.  

Eligible Scholarships or  Grants are offered in the following fields of study:

Masters of Arts in Cultural Heritage, Museum Studies, Museum Education, Conservation, Historic Preservation and Curatorial Studies.

Study in Italy - Masters of Science degrees related to innovation, tourism management and different fields of engineering. 

The Emirates Foundation will accept online applications until February 28, 2010. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in spring 2010, with successful winners being announced in summer 2010.  For more details and to fill out the application, please visit www.emiratesfoundation.ae and click on 'Grants & Scholarships'.

For further information, please email enquiries to scholarships@emiratesfoundation.ae or contact the Foundation's Scholarships Department on (02) 404 8244.

The Study in Italy programme is supported by the Italian Embassy in the UAE and Parsons Corporation, an international engineering, construction, and technical and management services firm headquartered in the United States.

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About the Emirates Foundation for Philanthropy:
The Emirates Foundation is one of the UAE's foremost philanthropic organizations. It offers financial and technical support to projects that enrich the lives of people in the Emirates, particularly in the areas of youth development, knowledge creation, and society and culture.

The Foundation facilitates links between commercial businesses and the public sector to devise new projects and strengthen existing non profit initiatives throughout the country.  Its funding comes from annual donations and an endowment fund supported by the Abu Dhabi government and private companies.

Its six key areas of interest are Education; Science and Technology; Arts and Culture; Social Development; Environmental Awareness and Public Awareness.

Launched on April 12 2005 by H.H Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, its Board of Directors is chaired by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

© Press Release 2009