Deadline: 30 November 2010 (for Spring) 15 April 2011 (for Fall)
The Programme offers free scholarships to qualified Arab candidates who demonstrate leadership capabilities, to pursue their Master's Degrees. The scholarship covers tuition, fees, and books for the full duration of study.
Nationals of the 22 member countries of the League of Arab States are eligible to apply. These countries are: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, UAE and Yemen.
How to apply for a scholarship
To be eligible for a graduate scholarship through the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Pioneers Programme, candidates should:
* Secure their own acceptance to one of the Foundation’s regional partner universities
* Apply for the Pioneers scholarship through the scholarship office at the relevant partner university
* Attach certified copies of all undergraduate academic credentials to the application
* Attend an interview with the programme advisory panel, if required
* Send copies of the following to pioneers@mbrfoundation.ae:
§ Acceptance letter from Partner University
§ Degree
§ Transcript of grades
§ GRE, GMAT grades if available
§ TOEFL or IELTS grades
§ Resume
§ Passport
§ Recent letter of employment
§ Financial Status Form
Important Notes:
· Once a candidate is awarded a scholarship, he/she will be required to sign a legally binding agreement with the Foundation, undertaking to remain and work in one of the 22 Arab States, for a minimum period of two years
· Scholarships are available for approved degrees at partner universities/campuses only
· The Programme is only available to students who have not started their Master's Degree courses yet
· The pioneers must be enrolled as full-time students, for the full duration of study
· The Programme does not cover summer school fees
Deadlines:
* Fall semester: August 15
* Spring semester: November 30
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To enquire about this Programme, please send an email to pioneers@mbrfoundation.ae after reading the FAQs