Interested applicants can submit their applications through the official website by July 15, 2024.
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Council has announced the opening of registration for the second edition of the ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid Scholarship for Emirati Media Students.
Aligned with the Dubai Media Council’s goal to support young Emirati media talent, the scholarship aims to enhance their influence on the media sector’s development. This initiative demonstrates the leadership’s dedication to nurturing national talent and increasing their participation in critical sectors.
The scholarship offers aspiring Emirati media professionals the chance to receive a full scholarship to the Mohammed Bin Rashid School for Communication at the American University in Dubai. This opportunity will enable them to pursue promising career paths upon completing their university education.
Her Excellency Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, highlighted that the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the directives of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, have guided the Council in fostering a new generation of highly qualified Emirati media professionals and empowering young talent to lead media development in the country.
HE Mona Al Marri said: “The Dubai Media Council is committed to expanding the pool of skilled national media professionals to drive the sector’s development and support broader economic growth. The media landscape is evolving rapidly with new technologies changing the industry. Innovation is key to harnessing these advancements to enhance content and maximise impact. Raising academic excellence and providing new professional training opportunities will enable young media talent to play a crucial role in advancing the sector’s development.”
Al Marri added that the scholarship serves as a vital platform to discover and nurture young national media talent. This initiative also enables the UAE media to benefit from high-quality professionals who can elevate the industry’s capacity for creativity, innovation, and growth. By nurturing talent, the scholarship programme will enhance the media’s ability to communicate a compelling narrative about the UAE’s development journey to global audiences.
“We are committed to creating an environment that reinforces Dubai’s status as a major hub for media. By attracting fresh talent to the industry and unlocking their creativity and innovation, the initiative also contributes to achieving the Council’s objective of raising the competitiveness of Dubai-based media,” Al Marri stated.
Her Excellency Nehal Badri, Secretary General of the Dubai Media Council, commented: “The launch of the second edition of the ‘Mohammed Bin Rashid Scholarship for Emirati Media Students’ is one of a series of initiatives undertaken by the Dubai Media Council aimed at accelerating the media sector’s growth. The UAE is steadfast in its commitment to cultivating the highly qualified human capital needed to catalyse industry development and promote growth across diverse sectors.”
By identifying promising young media talent and empowering them to excel, the scholarship programme provides significant support to the Dubai Media Council’s integrated strategy for developing the sector and enhancing industry standards, Badri noted.
Her Excellency added that the scholarship, launched by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in June 2023, encourages Emirati youth to pursue media careers and increases their participation in shaping the future of the industry.
Those interested in applying for the scholarship can submit their applications through the website no later than July 15, 2024.
