Space Science Scholarship under the Arab Space Pioneers Program

Student Eligibility:

Arab Nationals.
Have a GPA ≥ 3.3/4.0 in Bachelor degree.
Have no employment or other financial sponsorship.
Be admitted to the UAEU MSc program in Space Science or related Programs.
IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) or higher.
Have a BSc degree in a relevant area, i.e. Space Science, Physics, Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical Engineering), Computer Engineering and IT, GIS, or Remote Sensing.

Note: Please note that fulfilling the minimum requirements for application does not guarantee admission.

The admissions will purely be based on merit and suitability of a candidate considering a number of factors.

Benefits:

Full tuition waiver.
Monthly Stipend.
Health insurance (if needed).
Extra Bonus based on availability and candidate’s performance:

‐ Up to AED 3,000/month from supervisor’s external research project.

‐ Up to AED 2,000/month from supervisor’s internal research project.

Duties and Expectations:

Maintain GPA ≥ 3.3 at the Master level.
Be enrolled full‐time at UAEU (min. of 9 credits/semester).
Be available at UAEU full time.
Commit to a minimum of 40 hours/week on courses and/or research project throughout the year.

Duration:

2 years

How to Apply:

Complete the Admission application here.
Complete and submit the Scholarship application form click here.

Deadline:

The application deadline for the Arab Space Pioneers Scholarship is the same as the application deadline for admissions to the graduate programs at UAEU.

Contact us:

Space Center: nsstc@uaeu.ac.ae

College Of Graduate Studies Financial Support: cgs.scholarships@uaeu.ac.ae