110 students get Dh2.1m in GEMS scholarship
Atotal of 110 exceptional students of GEMS Education schools in the UAE have received scholarships worth Dh2.1 million, it was announced yesterday.
The scholarship is the largest of its kind in the country that recognises outstanding achievement and promise across various categories.
It is open to any student in Grade 6 or Year 7 and above, offering scholarships covering up to 100 per cent of tuition fees for academic year 2018-19.
This year’s scholarships recognised exceptional talent across five categories, with 49 awarded for academics, 39 for sports, 14 for creative and performing arts, five for innovation and digital technology, and three for Arabic studies.
Scholarship award ceremonies were held in 16 GEMS Education schools across the UAE, presenting an opportunity to officially mark the occasion and celebrate with scholars, parents, and teachers.
GEMS Dubai American Academy awarded a total of 18 scholarships, the highest number among all the schools. This was followed by GEMS International School — Al Khail with 13, and GEMS World Academy — Dubai with 12.