Abu Dhabi: Scholarships and financial aid worth more than Dh20 million have been given by Abu Dhabi University (ADU) for the 2016-2017 academic year, with 1,200 students benefiting from the university’s generous assistance.
The financial support brings the university’s total tally to Dh136 million in scholarships and student aid since it was founded in 2003. The university earlier this year had allocated Dh12 million for scholarships and financial aid as part of the Year of Giving.
“The increase in scholarship and financial aid allotment is part of ‘ADU’s Year of Giving Strategy 2017’ and reflects our commitment to the directives of UAE President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who declared 2017 as the ‘Year of Giving’. Our efforts also align with the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 that aims to build a knowledge economy, establish foundations of scientific research, and provide world-class education to nurture talent that can lead vital sectors in the future,” said Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Daheri, chairman of Abu Dhabi University’s Executive Board.
“This strategy reinforces ADU’s commitment to providing opportunities to financially challenged and academically outstanding students to study in any of the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at the university’s branches in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain,” he added.
Al Daheri said that investing in young people and opening up avenues of education for them would have an all-round positive effect on the country.
“This is part of our belief in corporate social responsibility. We consider it an important national duty to open up more opportunities for students looking to continue their academic studies and pursue a professional career, enabling them to serve as active contributors to their societies while also supporting comprehensive sustainable development in the UAE.
“Throughout the years, our scholarship and financial aid programmes have contributed to creating a stimulating learning environment for students who have benefited from the various scientific disciplines offered by the university, enabling them to continue their studies and contribute to the cultural movement that our country witnesses in all fields,” Al Daheri added.
The scholarships offered by Abu Dhabi University are divided into five categories: His Highness Shaikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarship, Chairman’s Scholarship, University Scholarship, Academic Scholarship and Athletic Scholarship.
