Applications are open for the Buhooth Scholarship Programme 2019 at Khalifa University of Science and Technology. The Buhooth Scholarship Programme is an ambitious initiative that aims to achieve the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Also, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. His highness aims  to transform the UAE into a center of excellence in engineering and science research. Additionally, The initiative offers Master’s and Doctorate scholarships to UAE Nationals with the aim of promoting graduate studies and research. As well as developing specialized human capital in the areas of science and engineering for the benefit of national institutions. Further, Students accepted to the Buhooth program will be registered in selected Master’s and Doctorate programs.

 Benefits:

Please note that scholarship benefits are subject to change.

• Monthly stipend
• Full coverage of tuition fees
• Support to attend international research conferences
• Also, Opportunity to visit international research centers

There are two types of Buhooth Scholarship:

1) UAE-Based Buhooth:

• This scholarship will provide an opportunity for applicants to pursue Master’s and Doctorate degree studies at Khalifa University of Science and Technology.
  1. Firstly, the scholarship will be open for selected majors only, as determined by Khalifa University of Science and Technology.
  2. Secondly, Under the conditions of the scholarship, an applicant holding a Bachelor’s degree must sign a contract committing to completing their Master’s degree at Khalifa University of Science and Technology.
  3. Thirdly,Under the conditions of the scholarship, an applicant holding a Master’s degree must sign a contract committing to complete their Doctorate degree at Khalifa University of Science and Technology.
  4. Finally, The indicative monthly stipend for UAE-based Buhooth Scholarship is as follows (subject to change)
  5. During MSc:     Single AED 30,000      Married AED 33,000
     During PhD:     Single AED 36,000      Married AED 39,000

2)International Buhooth

• This scholarship aims to provide an opportunity for applicants to pursue Master’s and Doctorate degree studies at top international universities.
• The scholarship is open for selected majors only, as determined by Khalifa University of Science and Technology.
• The scholarship is highly competitive and will only be offered to a limited number of successful applicants each year.
• An applicant holding a Bachelor’s degree will sign a contract committing to complete both their Master’s and Doctorate degrees at the selected institution and then must accept employment in a suitable post for a defined period of time, which must be at least equal to the length of time of the study period.
• An applicant holding a Master’s degree will sign a contract committing to complete their Doctorate studies at the selected institution and then accept employment in a suitable post for a period of time which is at least equal to the study period.
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Eligibility Criteria for Buhooth Scholarship:

• Applicants must be UAE Nationals.
• Applicants must satisfy the admission requirements of the academic program that they are applying to. Please note that admission is highly competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.
• Applicants must have excellent credentials and provide a letter of offer from a top-ranked international institution. The letter should be submitted at the time of application to Khalifa University.