Scholarships awarded to Pakistanis by UAE University

Dubai, October 20, 2010: The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)The University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD)University of Wollongong in Dubai UOWD UAE Education News Profile Officers has awarded scholarships for academic and sports excellence, amounting to over AED 2.4 million for the Autumn 2010 semester. A total of 70 scholarships were presented to students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
The scholarships, which entitle the recipients from 10% to 100% off on tuition fees (excluding living and other expenses) were presented to new and continuing students by Professor Rob Whelan, President, UOWDUOWD, at a special ceremony held at UOWDUOWD in Dubai Knowledge Village.
Addressing the recipients, Prof. Rob Whelan commented, "Winning scholarships from an institution like UOWDUOWD, which prides itself on the quality of its degree programs, is a true reflection of the high caliber of these students. These scholarships therefore represent recognition of truly outstanding students."
The recipients belonged to ten different nationalities, and included students from Kazakhstan, Canada, India and Pakistan. UOWDUOWD hosts students from almost 100 nationalities.
Shamsiddin Nasritdinov, an Uzbek student in the Master of Science (Logistics), who was awarded a 50% scholarship, said: "I am looking forward to contributing to the development of my country once I finish my degree. This scholarship presents a great opportunity for me to fulfill that wish, as Uzbekistan is one of the partners in a five Central Asian nations' logistics initiative currently under implementation. I have already worked for organizations like the Asian Development Bank and World Trade Organisation in Uzbekistan."
Robert Watts, a third year BBA student from Canada and a volleyball player, was thrilled about his 50% scholarship. "I played for club teams in Canada before joining UOWDUOWD. I practice three times a week, while trying my best to concentrate on my studies. I am really excited to hone my sporting and academic skills in Dubai."
Shawn Frank, a third year Computer Science student, with a consistent record for academic and sports excellence, said, "Mixing sports with education is tough, but I am ready to make sacrifices to satisfy my passion for sports like cricket, table tennis and football, while still retaining my academic levels and excel in software applications."
Chandni Gurnani, a B.Com in Finance student and winner of a continuing scholarship for academic performance, said: "I wish to take up portfolio management in a reputed company, and then do my MBA. I have already done an internship with a brokerage firm in India. This scholarship will motivate me to work even harder."
Hassan Younis, who is doing his Master of Science (Logistics) said, "I think UOWDUOWD is a great place to pursue higher education. I am now looking forward to doing a PhD in green supply chain management."
Sandra Lee, Registrar, and Manager Admissions, UOWDUOWD, introduced the students and urged them to work harder to maintain their high academic standards.

About the University of Wollongong in DubaiEstablished in 1993, UOWDUOWD was the first foreign university in Dubai to be licensed by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research. Located at Dubai Knowledge Village, it boasts 3,600 students representing almost 100 nationalities. It is closely associated with one of Australia's best performing research and teaching Universities, the University of Wollongong, Australia.

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Undergraduate and MBA scholarships at Murdoch University, Dubai

Murdoch University International Study Centre Dubai (MUISCD), based in Dubai International Academic City, has announced scholarships for undergraduate and MBA students to reward exemplary performance.

The scholarships will be available for new entry-level students commencing their bachelors and MBA degree studies at MUISCD in August.

The scholarships will cover full tuition fees, excluding textbooks, accommodation and living expenses.

Graduating high school students with outstanding academic records or extra-curricular achievements can apply for the three scholarships available. The scholarships apply to degree courses in Bachelor of Commerce (with specializations in Management, Marketing Management and Finance), Bachelor of Media (with specializations in Radio and Screen & Sound) and Bachelor of Mass Communication (with specializations in Journalism and Public Relations).
At the postgraduate level, the scholarship is available to students applying for the one-year MBA program demonstrating excellence in their work, community activities or past studies.
The scholarships are available for the normal duration of the program, subject to satisfactory academic progress, which will be reviewed annually. All applicants must also have satisfied the strict academic and English Language proficiency requirements of MUISCD.

'Murdoch University is committed to encouraging promising students by recognizing and rewarding exceptional performance. We demonstrate that commitment to excellence by providing support and offering scholarships that we believe will motivate the students to aspire for even greater achievements in their future careers in media and business.'
said Professor John Grainger, Pro-Vice Chancellor of MUISCD.

He added: 'Our scholarships reflect the value we attach to outstanding performance and equal opportunity. The scholarship program not only enables the deserving students to pursue a study field of their interest but also is a useful merit when applying for employment after graduation.'
The deadline for submitting scholarship applications with complete supporting documentation is May 15, 2009.

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