The Knowledge and Human Development Authority opens a scholarship worth 1.1 billion dirhams that provides global university opportunities for 100 students by 2026/representative image
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai announced the opening of applications for the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Program for the academic year 2026-27. Launched in 2024 under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, the program aims to support Emirati students by providing access to leading global universities and preparing them to become future leaders in Dubai. The scholarship is open to students between the ages of 16 and 20 who have completed their secondary education during the academic years 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26.
Eligible candidates can apply through the “Dubai Now” application, with the deadline for submitting applications being June 30, 2026.
With a total budget of AED 1.1 billion, the program offers 100 fully-funded scholarships each year to outstanding Emirati graduates from public and private schools across various curricula. The initiative enables students to pursue bachelor’s degrees at leading universities around the world. Since its launch in 2024, the program has already shown strong results. Nearly 70% of scholarship recipients are currently enrolled at universities ranked in the top 100 globally.
