Dubai: The American University in the Emirates (AUE) presented full-tuition scholarships to 16 successful candidates, urging them to take the opportunity and adapt a leadership role that would help take their careers to the next level.
Described as the ‘new blood’ by Prof Muthanna G. Abdul Razzaq, president and CEO of AUE, the selected students were chosen from a pool of 60-plus aspirants following a competitive criteria and in-depth screening process.
They will start their chosen four-year bachelor degrees in the fall semester of 2016-2017, which marks the 10th anniversary since the AUE was established.
“We congratulate and wish you a great learning experience and every success in your future endeavours,” Abdul Razzaq said before handing out certificates and AUE pins to the enthusiastic group.
“We are confident of your dedication and commitment and encourage you to aim for greater heights.
“You are the new blood. Never stop thinking, think outside the box and always strive to be ‘A’ students,” he added.
Since its inception the AUE has strived to enhance its leading role in supporting and motivating students with the best grades to pursue their higher education in the most current and unique programmes in the UAE and the GCC region as a whole, meeting the needs of the constantly developing markets in their specializations
Abdul Razzaq stressed that the AUE’s mission abides by the formation of the strong and unique government under the leadership of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the AUE strives to adopt the same principles in graduating leaders and innovators who will make a difference in their fields and contribute to the betterment of society.
“There is no honour greater than the honour of receiving a scholarship,” said Professor Nabeel Jurdi, vice-president for Research Advancement. “But with this scholarship comes a responsibility to prove that you are a leader. This is a first step towards a higher career.
“Look with pride at what you hope to achieve and walk with your heads high.”
With the reading year in full motion and Expo 2020 approaching, high school students who are excelling in their studies will be able to apply to study at AUE with the confidence that they will be taught at a university that offers skills, opportunities and support that can be carried through for a lifetime of success.
Following are the candidates selected and their specialisation:
Mayar Khalid Abdeil Rahman (Interior Design), Rayan Samir Halwani (Interior Design), Ahmad Mohammad Maan Addas (Digital Animation), Nadine Samih Al Khalil (Educational Psychology & Counseling), Sara Damen Mohammad Al Shoubaki (Educational Administration and Leadership), Abdul Rahman Mohammad Ebrahim (International Relations), Marwan Abdul Majid Al Awadhi (Law), Sheikda Sharafat Tayeb (Insurance & Risk Management), Rawan Mohammad Ali Harb (Human Resource Management), Abeer Abdul Samad Ahmad (Accounting), Rukhsar Mohammad Siddiqi (Accounting), Shahed Zuhair S. Alyan (Business Management), Hagar Nasser Salem Al Hasani (Hospital & Healthcare), Shaima Abbod Aquel Ba Gammal and Fares Mohammad Al Suraihi.
