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18 Jul 2019

Receives 500 applications for scholarship programme


(Al Falasi: The programme supports the principle of "Land for Talents" in Dubai Governing Principles Charter)


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Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) had received 500 applications for the latest edition of its scholarship programme. The programme is part of endeavours to qualify Emiratis and empower them to contribute to RTA’s development drive. 


“The scholarship programme has received as much as 500 applications, which reflects the value and appeal of the programme to students. Under the programme, RTA provides full sponsorship to students/employees’ academic journey with the aim of qualifying them in majors related to its business,” said Mansoor Al Falasi, Director of RTA’s Human Resources and Development. 


RTA is committed to supporting the National Emiratisation Policy and delivering on its social responsibility in this regard. The programme supports the seventh principle "A Land for Talents" of the Eight Governing Principles of Dubai, which aims to turn Dubai into a rich environment for great minds and intellects capable of leveraging the development drive. 


The scholarship programme covers a variety of specialties namely: Bachelor of Civil Engineering - Public Transport, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor of Computer Engineering, Bachelor of Mechatronics, Bachelor of Information Security and Bachelor of Artificial Intelligence. 


“Benefits of the programme include payment of the tuition and activity fees, cost of books and laboratories, health insurance for students and parents, laptops, and good monthly salary among others,” he elaborated.


Among the conditions set for admission to the programme are: the applicant must be a UAE national, high-school certificate (Advanced Scientific or Technical Path), and a cumulative average not less than 90% in all subjects except for Civil Engineering - Public Transport, where the minimum required average is 85%. The GPA must not be less than 3.00 for university students in the third or fourth year. 


“RTA organises a semi-annual gathering for students to review their study progress, and offer them further counselling to enrich their academic career and achieve the goals of the programme. RTA’s Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors, will honour high achievers. 

 

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