DUBAI, 14 January 2007 — The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), based in Knowledge Village, has announced eight scholarships for undergraduate students with a total value of more than one million UAE dirhams.
Students joining UOWD for the spring semester, which begins on Feb. 4, are eligible to apply. The undergraduate programs offered by the university include bachelor’s degrees in business administration, economics, and computer science.
The undergraduate scholarships, each worth around 125,000 dirhams, cover full tuition and are available only to new entry-level students and not to re-enrolling students.
“The UOWD has always sought to reward outstanding students,” said Nick van der Walt, CEO of UOWD.
The number of scholarships for undergraduate students was increased this year to demonstrate the institution’s commitment to encouraging promising young talent, Van der Walt added.
“As one of the few universities accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the UOWD seeks to enhance its standards of delivering high quality education that is relevant to both Emirati and expatriate students. The increased number of scholarships reflects this philosophy and we are confident the most deserving students will benefit,” Van der Walt said.
The scholarships will be awarded in accordance with strict eligibility and selection criteria. They are only available to students who satisfy the academic and English-language proficiency requirements of UOWD.
Australian Business in the Gulf (ABIG), the Iranian Business Council and the South African Business Council is supporting the scholarships.
The deadline for submitting scholarship applications with complete supporting documentation is Jan. 28.
