Scholarships for kids of frontline workers
Hayyakum covers tuition and transport cost at public schools for eligible students
Anew initiative called Hayyakum will provide scholarships to the children of frontline health care professionals to attend public schools across the UAE.
The initiative has been set up as a partnership between the Ministry of Education and the Frontline Heroes Office.
The scholarships cover the cost of tuition, laptops and transport until graduation from high school.
So far, 1,850 children have received the scholarships, which will be offered until their year of graduation. Those looking to apply need to submit their details before September 30.
“The Hayyakum initiative showcases the immense kindness that the UAE is known for,” Hussain Al Hammadi, Minister of Education, said. “The MoE seeks to directly provide educational support for the children of frontline health care professionals so they can carry continue their invaluable and noble work.”
First partnership
The partnership with the MoE is the first project announced in conjunction with the Frontline Heroes Office, which will deliver on its mandate to support frontliners by collaborating with government entities and the private sector.
Shaikh Sultan Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, chairman of the
Our frontline professionals are the true heroes of the UAE... we hope to provide them the same level of support and compassion that they have provided to millions.”
Shaikh Sultan Bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan | Chairman of the board, Frontline Heroes Office
board of the Frontline Heroes Office, said: “Our frontline professionals are the true heroes of the UAE... we hope to provide them the same level of support and compassion that they have provided to millions.”