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32 receive Mohammed bin Zayed scholarship

Thirty-two high-achieving secondary school students were selected to participate in the NYU Abu Dhabi Summer Academy — a rigorous 18-month enrichment programme — as recipients of the 2013 Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Scholarship for Outstanding High School Students.

Now in its third year, the programme offers an immersive educational experience that prepares Capital-based Emirati students for entry into top-tier English-language universities across the world, including NYUAD itself.

The summer academy introduces students to the academic standards, norms and values appropriate to the culture of leading international higher education institutions, in addition to providing college admission counselling. The students were selected based on consideration of their academic achievement, English-language comprehension, motivation to attend college, leadership and interpersonal skills, and potential for growth and improvement.

The programme curriculum focuses on the development of critical thinking, writing, and discussion in English; quantitative reasoning; standardised test preparation; public speaking; and leadership.

“We are committed to investing in our youth and providing them with the tools to develop into capable future leaders across all sectors,” said Shaikha Mariam bint Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who serves as a key advisor to the programme.

“This programme provides not only academic and intellectual development opportunities to help them succeed, but also builds their confidence and inspires them to reach their potential.”

During the first summer period, students study for approximately three weeks at NYUAD, and have the opportunity to travel to NYU’s academic centre in Florence, Italy, for 10 additional days of study. The second summer session is similarly divided between Abu Dhabi and NYU New York. In addition to continuing their academic programme in Florence and New York, the students engage in cultural activities such as visits to museums, historical sites, cultural events, and private meetings with local leaders.