The ICT Fund is happy to announce “BETHA program” to allocate hundreds of undergraduate and masters degrees at prestigious UAE and international universities in the United States, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom and other leading countries in the industry.

The program aims to attract 1000 students over the next few years, in line with the ICT Fund strategy to upgrade the human resources specialized in the ICT, including computer engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, information technology, and many other disciplines.

The first of its kind in the Arab world, the ICT Fund was launched in 2008 by Telecommunications Regulatory Authority to achieve rapid, progressive and concrete developments within the ICICT FundT sector in the UAE. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has already illustrated to the world the enormous successes it has achieved within a short time-frame. Having emerged as an integral international hub, the UAE already has a strong position on the global stage.

Scholarship Description

• Applications Deadline: Open for applications
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for Undergraduate as well as Postgraduate programs.
• Study Subject: The program aims to attract 1000 students over the next few years, in line with the ICT Fund strategy to upgrade the human resources specialized in the ICT, including computer engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, information technology, and many other disciplines.
• Scholarship Award: Request for [full funding] is Eligible only for new students who have not joined or started university yet.
• Nationality: Scholarships are available for UAE citizens.
• Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given
• Scholarship can be taken at prestigious UAE and international universities in the United States, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom and other leading countries in the industry.

Eligibility for the Scholarship

Eligible Countries: Scholarships are available for UAE citizens.

Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Admission requirements for the undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Degree program:

• Should be a UAE citizen and provide a civil registry as a proof
• Have achieved a minimum score of 75% in secondary school certificate or its equivalent in schools
• Should apply for a specialization in the field of telecommunications and information technology
• Should have been graduated from secondary school or its equivalent during the last three years
• Should not be employed
• Should not have received a scholarship or other financial assistance from any other entity.

Admission requirements for the Postgraduate (Master’s) Degree program:

• Should be a UAE citizen and provide the family book as a proof
• Should apply for a specialization in the field of telecommunications and information technology
• Should have achieved a cumulative score of 3.00 and above in the bachelor’s degree
• Should not have received a scholarship or other financial assistance from any other entity
• In case of employment, the Master’s degree student is entitled for the scholarship without the monthly allowance.

Application Procedure

How to Apply: Kindly upload clear copies of the following documents:

• Full Acceptance/Admission Letter. (Conditional or partial Approvals will not be accepted)
• Certified High school Certificate for undergraduate students certified by the Ministry of Higher Education or equivalent (showing the final result)
• Transcript for students continuing the undergraduate program (an official transcript that contains the seal (stamp) and signature of the office of the register.)
• Family book (all pages without exception)
• Official IBAN letter that contains the seal (stamp) and signature of the bank.

Online Application

Scholarship Link