The Next Generation recipients of the 2017

In line with H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan's vision to invest in the educational development of the individual as the country's single most important priority

Abu Dhabi-UAE: 16 February, 2017 – Emirates Foundation, an independent philanthropic organization set up to improve the welfare of youth, announced the names of the next generation recipients of the 2017 Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Higher Education Grant, designed to support select graduates from the Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses of the Zayed University to pursue their higher education.

The program was introduced in 2011 with a vision to furthering the UAE’s efforts of shaping a knowledge-based economy. Under the program, full-degree master’s or doctoral scholarships have been awarded to applicants who enrolled at leading universities across the UAE and overseas to study highly sought-after courses in education, social studies, tourism, environment, engineering, museum and curatorial studies, as well as healthcare and public administration, aeronautics and nuclear engineering, and management.

Dr. Riad Abdul Latif Al Muhaidib, Vice-president of Zayed University said: “Investing in higher education is the key for any nation to secure the future of its youth and secure a place for them in the workforce. Higher education is a long-term investment that benefits both individual students and society as a whole and it is only through programs such as Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Higher Education Grant that we are able to give our graduates the opportunity to pursue their higher education studies and develop their talents and enabled them to excel and reach their highest potential.”

Commenting on the announcement, Maytha Al Habsi, Deputy CEO of Emirates Foundation Said: “The hard work and passion that we see from students each year is a clear indicator that these motivated young leaders are already well on their way to shaping our country’s future”. All of the applicants for the Mohamed Bin Zayed Higher Education Grant exhibited the enthusiasm and eagerness we look for when awarding our scholarships.”

“We are positive that our nation will benefit greatly from the energy and inspiration that all of the grant recipients offer, and we look forward to seeing great things from them in the years to come,” continued Al Habsi.

The scholarship is open to candidates over the age of 21. In addition to holding a degree from Zayed University, the applicants should have been accepted by or in the process of enrolling at one of the universities within the UAE, or the world’s top 200 universities that are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The seven grant receipts this year include:

Safa Saleh Al Othali pursuing a PhD in Language and Literacy from UAE University

Eiman Saleh Al Othali pursuing a PhD Information Security from UAE University

Noura al Kaabi pursuing MSc in Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment from University college London

Yousuf Mohammed Khadim pursuing MSc in GIS and remote Sensing from UAE University

Souad Saleem Salem pursuing MA in Diplomacy and International Affairs from Zayed University

Mariam Adnan Al Marzooqi pursuing MSc in Cyber Security Strategy from Khalifa University

Fatema Al Mulla pursuing MA in Tourism & cultural Communication from Zayed University

For further information on the grants programme visit www.emiratesfoundation.ae or email smbzheg@emiratesfoundation.ae 

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About Emirates Foundation  
Emirates Foundation was launched in April 2005 as an initiative of His Highness General Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. It is chaired by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

In 2012, the Emirates Foundation was re-launched under the name “Emirates Foundation for Youth Development” as an integrated national initiative that seeks to invest in UAE youth. The new strategy uses the model venture philanthropy with a view to impacting the lives of young people in the UAE positively and permanently. To achieve this, the Foundation will work in three key focus areas: social inclusion; community engagement; and leadership and empowerment. It will seek to identify, educate and inform the public about challenges facing UAE youth while developing sustainable, enterprise-based solutions to social issues and motivating young Emiratis to volunteer, participate and give back to society.

Emirates Foundation works to enhance partnerships between private and public sectors, in order to develop sustainable ways of helping young people in the UAE make an active contribution to the country’s development. EF is funded through contributions from the Abu Dhabi government and private sector companies.

For more information on Emirates Foundation, please contact: 
Samar Abdulhadi –samar@inspirat.us +971504546313

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