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Pakistani students in UAE to get scholarships

Dubai - Pakistan Consulate Dubai signs MoU with Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology, Ras Al Khaimah Campus

Higher education for Pakistani students in the UAE has become more affordable through scholarships following an agreement between Pakistan Consulate, Dubai and Sarhad University of Science & Information Technology (SUIT), Ras Al Khaimah Campus.

“Making higher education accessible and affordable to Pakistani students in the UAE is among the top priorities of the consulate. We are constantly endeavouring to reach agreements with higher education institutes in UAE to provide scholarships to student. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarhad University is a result of these efforts”, said Ahmed Amjad Ali, Consul General at Pakistan Consulate, Dubai.

Six special scholarships will be offered annually, covering 100 per cent tuition fees in education and arts, computer science, IT and business and management sciences, to students and teachers of Pakistani schools in Dubai and Northern Emirates.

Schools will refer students for scholarships while the consulate will facilitate the arrangement. Additionally, referred students who score more than 80 per cent marks in FA/FSC will also get 50 per cent discount on offered programmes.

The university will also offer assistance in conducting workshops, seminars and webinars for Pakistani and international schools teachers and students in UAE.

-waheedabbas@khaleejtimes.com