Applications Open for AED 1.1 Billion Hamdan Bin Mohammed Scholarships

Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme for the 2026–27 academic year, offering 100 fully funded scholarships annually for Emirati students.
Applications can be submitted through the Emirati section of the Dubai Now app, with the deadline set for June 30th, 2026. The programme, which has a total budget of AED 1.1 billion, supports outstanding Emirati graduates pursuing bachelor’s degrees in fields aligned with Dubai’s future priorities.
Eligibility is limited to Emirati students holding a Dubai-issued family book who completed high school during the 2023–24, 2024–25 or 2025–26 academic years. Applicants must not have received any other scholarship offers and are required to secure either a conditional or unconditional admission from an eligible university and programme.
Recipients are expected to commit to full-time study in their host country.
Current scholars are enrolled across a range of specialisations including computer science, artificial intelligence, digital technologies, business and finance, medicine, law and social sciences. Around 70% of recipients are studying at universities ranked among the global top 100.
Further details on eligibility, benefits and application procedures are available through the Knowledge and Human Development Authority.