What we offer?
Abu Dhabi Scholarships provides you with a unique and personalized academic journey.
Advisors
Direct access to dedicated advisors and program specialists
Benefits
Academic & performance driven allowances and bonuses
Employment
Assistance in post-graduation career placement
Support
Customized one-on-one sessions to prepare you for key milestones throughout your journey
Internships
Exposure to 90+ industry partners for internships and career opportunities
Do you have what it takes to join us?
Our scholarship program is designed for students in Grade 12 / Year 13 and undergraduate students currently studying at university. If you have an admission to one of the top 20 universities, you can bypass the eligibility requirements and be shortlisted immediately.
Elite Majors
- Are you a UAE National?
- Are you between 17 and 24 years old?
- Is your Grade 11 final average 85% or higher?
- Is your Grade 12 (Term 1) average 90% or higher?
- Will you have an unconditional offer of admission to a top 150 university by March 2023?
- Did you obtain a minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (academic) or 60 in TOEFL iBT?
Creative Majors
- Are you a UAE National?
- Are you between 17 and 24 years old?
- Is your Grade 12 final average 85% or higher?
- Do you have a creative portfolio?
- Do you have 2 reference letters?
- Do you have an offer at a creative major at a top-ranked university (by overall ranking or by major)?
- Did you obtain a minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (academic) or 60 in TOEFL iBT?
Elite Majors
- Are you a UAE National?
- Are you 24 years old or younger?
- Did you obtain a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent?
- Have you successfully completed at least 30 university credit hours at the time of application?
- Are you enrolled in one of the top 150 universities?
- Did you achieve an IELTS (academic) score of 6.0 or above / equivalent?
- Are you specializing in one of our approved majors?
Creative Majors
- Are you a UAE National?
- Are you 24 years old or younger?
- Did you obtain a GPA of 3.0 or equivalent?
- Have you completed 30 university credit hours or equivalent?
- Do you have an offer at a creative major at a top-ranked university (by overall ranking or by major)?
- Do you have a creative portfolio?
- Do you have 2 reference letters?
- Did you achieve an IELTS (academic) score of 6.0 or equivalent?
Your Application Journey
JAN - MAR
Application
MAR - MAY
Assessments
JUN
Award
JUL
Orientation
JAN - MAR
Application
MAR - MAY
Assessments
JUN
Award
JUL
Orientation
Do you want to maximize your chances to be selected for Abu Dhabi Scholarships?
If your answer is yes, then you should apply to Rize Honors, ADEK’s early preparation program which offers:
- Academic and extracurricular activities, competitions and community service for personal and academic growth
- One-on-one and group guidance sessions with a dedicated team of Rize academic advisors and coaches
- Opportunities to attend international learning trips and events to top universities around the world
- Standardized test preparation, essay reviews and university application guidance
- Preparation that will empower you to be a highly competitive candidate for Abu Dhabi Scholarships
Rize Honors applications open every year in September.
UAE Nationals in Grades 10-12 (Years 11-13) with a final average of 85% or higher are encouraged to apply.
If you are ambitious, hardworking, driven and committed to studying at one of the best international universities, we would like to hear from you!