The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Academic Scholarship Program and IDP Education support outstanding Emirati students to enroll in the most prestigious international universities.

The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Academic Scholarship Program announced the expansion of its strategic partnership with IDP Education, in a qualitative step aimed at developing Emirati talent through academic excellence, specialized tracks, and developing leadership and entrepreneurial skills, in line with Dubai’s development priorities and its future needs for national talent, by supporting outstanding Emirati students to enroll in the most prestigious international universities within specialized study programs that meet the requirements of Dubai’s growing economy, and the goals of the emirate’s education strategy. 2033.

The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Academic Scholarship Programme, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, continues to play a pivotal role in supporting outstanding Emirati students from public and private schools to continue their higher education at the most prestigious international universities.

Over the past two years, IDP Education has played a key role in supporting qualified Emirati students in obtaining university admission within the top 200 globally ranked universities. As this partnership enters its third year, ID Dubai Education will contribute to strengthening awareness efforts and introducing the program through joint events and international activities, thus contributing to consolidating its position as one of the leading national initiatives in preparing Emirati competencies.

Addition of quality
Dr. Amna Al Mazmi, Executive Director of the Human Development Sector at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, said: “Our ongoing partnership with IDP Education reflects our shared commitment to supporting outstanding and ambitious Emirati students to obtain high-quality university education opportunities. As the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Academic Scholarship Program grows, our focus is not only limited to expanding enrollment opportunities at the most prestigious international universities, but also extends to strengthening awareness efforts and introducing the program, to ensure that every eligible student is aware of the opportunities available to him. It is Through this cooperation, we contribute to preparing a generation of Emirati leaders equipped with the knowledge, specialized expertise, and entrepreneurial mentality necessary to contribute effectively to achieving Dubai’s future priorities.”

Joint cooperation
For his part, Imad Shawi, Regional Director of IDP Education in the Middle East, Africa, European Union and Commonwealth of Independent States, said: “Dubai hosts our regional office that manages operations in the Middle East, Africa, European Union, Turkey, Pakistan and Commonwealth of Independent States regions, with a total of 41 countries. Supporting the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Academic Scholarship Program, in cooperation with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai, is a source of pride for us, as it allows us to give back to the Dubai community, which hosts a team “IDP”.

In turn, Rashi Bhattacharya, Regional Director of IDP Education in the Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Turkey and Kazakhstan, said: “This cooperation with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai is of special importance to us, because it places students at the heart of everything we do. We are honored to cooperate with the Authority, the government entity that contributes to shaping the features of the education sector in Dubai, and which shares our commitment to improving the quality of education and expanding opportunities for every learner. By combining our global expertise and the Authority’s deep understanding of the education system In Dubai, we will work to create new horizons that enable students to grow, explore and achieve success. We are excited about what we will achieve together, and the positive impact this partnership will have on the lives of students, their families and society in general.”

Initiatives and events
The partnership witnessed the active participation of IDP Education in a number of key initiatives and events of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Academic Scholarship Programme, including the “Najah” exhibitions during the years 2024 and 2025, and the first edition of the “Education Expo 2025” series, in addition to the activities of the induction program for the program’s students in the first and second batches, which reflects the growing level of cooperation between the two parties and its role in enhancing the presence of the pioneering program and its spread locally and internationally.


As part of the program’s efforts to expand access to students, and in preparation for opening registration for the next session, the “Hamdan Bin Mohammed Academic Scholarship Program” is carrying out a series of introductory visits – in person or through online video communication techniques – to public and private schools in Dubai, in addition to hosting students at the program’s main headquarters at the Knowledge and Human Development Authority, with the aim of enhancing their awareness of the educational opportunities provided by the program, its main objectives and its specialized paths, as well as clarifying the application mechanism for qualified students, and encouraging them to benefit from it. From her.
More information about the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Academic Scholarship Program is available on the website of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai. Applications for the third batch of the program will open soon through the “Dubai Now” application.