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Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Government
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarship
Study at top universities abroad and then join the UAE diplomatic corps.
Fully fundedUAE nationalsBachelor'sAbroadFully funded
Dates not confirmed
The next application window hasn't been announced on the official site.
Verified· 22 Oct 2026
What you get
Scholarship at MoFA-approved international universities.
Eligibility
UAE passport and family book holder, aged 17–21, with guardian approval and a good conduct certificate. High school: 90%+ (General stream, American and other systems), 85%+ (Advanced stream, SABIS) or 80%+ (Elite stream). British system: 5 IGCSEs at B or higher and 2 AS/A Levels at C or higher. IB: 30+ points. IELTS 6.5. Acceptance from a MoFA-approved university.
Minimum grades
80–90% depending on the school stream; IB 30 points
Fields of study
Diplomacy-related fields, e.g. political science, international relations, economics
Commitments
Join the diplomatic corps at MoFA for as many years as the scholarship lasts, and the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy after graduation. You may be required to study a third language.
Documents checklist
- Valid passport copy (including the page with the unified number)
- Family book copy
- Emirates ID copy (both sides)
- Birth certificate copy
- School transcript listing the relevant subjects
Sources
- www.mofa.gov.ae/en/Scholarship· current eligibility, grades, commitments, documents· Checked 23 Oct 2026
- www.mofa.gov.ae/en/ScholarshipOld· older version of the criteria· Checked 23 Oct 2026
Criteria change every year. Before applying, confirm the current terms, deadlines and approved universities on the sponsor's official page.