Talented Students
Scholarships Program
2015 – 2016
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www.adec.ac.ae
Talented Students Scholarships Program
Abu Dhabi Government is keen to upgrade the qualifications
of UAE nationals and harness their capabilities, the
Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) offers a Talented
Students Scholarships Program and a Study Leave Program
to UAE students and Abu Dhabi Government employees
in order to develop future leaders who can drive the
socio-economic development of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The ADEC Guidance and Scholarships Division - Higher
Education Sector, helps promote the national human
capital required to meet labor market needs through the
undergraduate and post-graduate scholarships.
Such scholarships are granted based on certain criteria in
line with the policy set by the division. All aspects related
to the program are managed by the division; including
program development, criteria setting, coordinating with
the scholarship committee, following up on financial and
academic matters and all other issues relating to students’
welfare throughout their studies.
Note:
Information contained in this booklet is subject to change. Please visit ADEC
scholarships website regularly for updated information and deadlines at
http://www.adec.ac.ae/en/students/scholarships.
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1. What is the importance of the Talented Students
Scholarships Program?
ADEC offers the Talented Students Scholarships Program
for outstanding grade 12 Emirati students and ongoing
university students attending universities recommended
by ADEC. Students are encouraged to major in specialized
disciplines offered by leading universities within the UAE and
abroad. These disciplines are needed for Abu Dhabi’s growth
and sustainability.
2. What are the universities and majors recommended by
ADEC for the Talented Students Scholarships program?
The recommended universities and majors will be announced
in newspapers, schools and posted on ADEC website.
3. Who is eligible to apply for the Talented Students
Scholarships Program?
Grade 12 students:
- Must be a UAE national
- Must not be older than 24 years
- Must score 85% or higher in grade 12 certificate or
equivalent
- Must pass the interview and tests required by ADEC
- Must obtain an admission acceptance letter from
an academic institution/major approved by ADEC
- Must pass the CEPA-English exam with minimum required
score of 150, or IELTS exam with 5.0, or TOEFL IBT with 60
- Must be high school fresh graduate (academic year
2015-2016)
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University students:
- Must be a UAE national
- Must not be older than 24 years
- Must have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours in
university/major approved by ADEC (students enrolled in the
College of Medicine and Health Sciences must complete at
least the first year of the medical sciences)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 from 4.00
- Must pass the interview and tests required by ADEC
- Must pass the IELTS exam with a minimum required score of
150, or TOEFL IBT with 60
4. How to apply for the Talented Students Scholarships
Program?
Applying for the program will be only online through ADEC
website via the link https://scholarships.adec.ac.ae. Late or
incomplete applications will not be considered.
5. What is the timeline to apply for the Talented Students
Scholarship Program?
The start and closing dates for the registration will be
announced in the newspapers, schools, and ADEC website.
6. What are the documents required to apply for the Talented
Students Scholarships Program?
- A copy of a valid passport including the unified number page
- A copy of the Family Book
- A copy of a valid Emirates ID card
- One personal photo (passport size)
- Attested copies of grade 9, grade 10, grade 11 and grade 12
certificates
- A copy of the acceptance letter from a higher education
institution/major recommended by ADEC
- A copy of valid CEPA-English result, IELTS or TOEFL IBT
certificate
- A copy of the National Service Letter (for male students only)
- A copy of the latest academic transcript (for university
students)
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7. What are the advantages and incentives offered when
joining the Talented Students Scholarships Program?
In UAE:
- A monthly stipend of AED 6,250 for the single scholar and
AED 6,875 for the married male scholar
- A remuneration equals to a two-month stipend if the
scholar completes 30 credits in an academic year with
at least 3.6 or above
- All tuition fees are covered if the scholar is studying in
a private university approved by ADEC
- Suitable job opportunities after graduation
Abroad:
- All tuition fees will be covered
- Travel arrangement costs of AED 6,000 in addition to
a computer allowance of AED 5,000 to be paid once only
- A monthly stipend of USD 4,000
- A monthly accommodation allowance of USD 1,000 for
the single scholar and USD 2,000 for the married scholar
- Textbook allowance of USD 1,000 twice per academic year
- Two economy class round trip tickets per academic year
for the scholar
- Extra two economy class round trip tickets for first-degree
family relative accompanying single national female
scholar and a daily stipend of USD 150 for 90 days only
- A remuneration equals to a two-month stipend if the
scholar completes 30 credits in an academic year with
at least 3.6 or above
- Medical insurance
- Suitable job opportunities after graduation
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8. How can I get help if any technical error occurred during
submitting the application?
In case you encountered any technical problem during
application submission, you may contact guidance@adec.ac.ae
to obtain the necessary assistance.
9. How can I follow up on my application? When will I know if it
is approved?
We understand your eagerness to know the status of your
application for the scholarship, and we assure you that ADEC
will communicate with all applicants to inform them of the
latest updates relating to their applications status.
10.What if I forget the password or username?
Please click on the link “Forgot Password”, in order to retrieve
your password. In case you forget your username, please send
us your Emirates ID number via guidance@adec.ac.ae.
Contact and Enquiries:
Guidance & Scholarship Division
Tel: 02-6150000
Email: guidance@adec.ac.ae
Website: www.adec.ac.ae
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.‫المساعدة الالزمة‬
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.guidance@adec.ac.ae
:‫للتواصل واالستفسارات‬
‫إدارة اإلرشاد والبعثات‬
02-6150000 :‫هاتف‬
guidance@adec.ac.ae :‫البريد اإللكتروني‬
www.adec.ac.ae :‫الموقع اإللكتروني‬
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