Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) · Government

Abu Dhabi Scholarships – Bachelor's

Fully funded study at top global universities for high-achieving Emirati students.

Fully fundedUAE nationalsBachelor'sAbroadFully fundedStipend

Dates not confirmed

Last cycle: applications January–March, assessments March–May, awards in June. The next window isn't confirmed yet.

Verified· 22 Oct 2026

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What you get

Fully funded scholarship at ADEK-recommended top universities, with academic advising and career support.

Eligibility

UAE national aged 17–24. Elite fields: Grade 11 final average 85%+ and Grade 12 Term 1 average 90%+. Creative fields: Grade 12 Term 1 85%+ and Grade 11 80%+, plus a portfolio and 2 reference letters. IELTS Academic 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 67. An unconditional offer from a top university. Admission to a top-20 university skips the eligibility requirements.

Minimum grades

Elite: 85% (Grade 11) and 90% (Grade 12 Term 1). Creative: 80% and 85%.

Fields of study

More than 75 elite and creative fields of study

Documents checklist

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Sources

ads.adek.ae/en/bachelors-overview· eligibility, grades, English scores, application journey· Checked 23 Oct 2026· couldn't be reached at the last check

Criteria change every year. Before applying, confirm the current terms, deadlines and approved universities on the sponsor's official page.