Abu Dhabi Scholarships Programme 2025 opens registration

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) has announced that applications for the Abu Dhabi Scholarships (ADS) programme have opened for the 2025 intake.

Since its launch in 2015, the ADS programme has equipped Emirati students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in critical sectors and more than 2,000 Emirati students have benefited from the programme.

Over 95 per cent of students have secured key roles across Abu Dhabi's innovative industries, contributing significantly to the emirate's standing as a global hub for sustainable development.

The programme offers over 100 majors across elite and creative fields, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Renewable Energy & Clean Technology, Healthcare & Biotechnology, Financial Technology (Fintech) & Digital Banking, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Technology, and Art & Sports Innovation, including Animation, Culinary Arts and Sports Coaching.

The programme has also extended its reach internationally, incorporating institutions and majors from countries like China, Italy, Russia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

This year, ADS is introducing its new Master's Programme in social fields at leading global institutions such as Columbia University in the USA, University of Toronto in Canada, and the University of Melbourne in Australia. The programme covers disciplines including Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Family Counseling, Psychotherapy and Social Work to develop specialised professionals equipped to address students' and families' growing social needs.

Through the programme, ADEK has established a robust network of over 200 industry partners, enhancing its commitment to align students with top organisations and supply industries with skilled talent.

The applications are being accepted until April 30.