His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
About the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships
The United Arab Emirates believes that its future is built by the minds of its people, and that investing in national talent is the cornerstone of sustaining its development journey. From this belief, the Mohammed bin Rashid Government Scholarships were launched to empower the Emirati leaders of tomorrow with knowledge and experience from the world’s top universities — in fields at the heart of global transformation.
If you believe in your role in creating positive impact, this is your opportunity to join the UAE’s journey toward a future driven by knowledge, innovation, and influence.
Objectives
Develop Emirati talent equipped with global knowledge and expertise, capable of creating innovative solutions and shaping the future.
Enhance the UAE Government’s readiness for the coming decade by developing institutional capabilities that can respond swiftly and anticipate future changes.
Keep pace with national priorities and global transformations by understanding major trends and anticipating emerging changes.
Future Scholarships Tracks
Artificial Intelligence in the Government Sector
Artificial intelligence has become a fundamental pillar of global government transformation, and the UAE views it as a strategic necessity to enhance its leadership and anticipate future shifts. Through early investment in this field, the UAE has established a more efficient, responsive, and innovative government model built on data-driven systems.
Economics and Public Policy
Preparing a new generation of future-focused economists supports the development of proactive fiscal policies that drive economic diversification and anticipate global economic challenges. This track also reinforces the role of the government economist as a key partner in shaping the knowledge economy, data economy, sustainability economy, as well as the green and digital economies—pillars that will position the UAE at the forefront of the global economic landscape in the coming decade.
Government Digital Assets & Tokenized Currencies
Digital assets and tokenized currencies are undergoing a major transformation in the global financial landscape, and the UAE views them as a strategic enabler to strengthen financial sovereignty and establish its leadership in the future economic infrastructure. Government adoption of digital assets also unlocks significant opportunities to accelerate trade, reduce operational costs, and enhance transparency—boosting the UAE’s global competitiveness.
Quantum Algorithms for the Public Sector
Quantum computing represents a scientific revolution that will reshape security, economy, and energy through capabilities millions of times stronger than traditional computing. Early investment in this field enables the UAE to prepare for the post-quantum era and protect its digital infrastructure from future threats. It also provides a strategic advantage in finance, logistics, and drug discovery, enhancing the UAE’s global competitiveness.
Automation and Coexistence with Robotics
Global economies are moving toward integrating robots and autonomous systems across daily life and work. The UAE’s investment in this sector enhances the efficiency of vital industries—such as ports, transport, civil defense, and healthcare—and strengthens its position as a global model for smart cities. This shift also creates new high-value jobs and improves quality of life through faster and smarter services.
Future Healthcare & Neuroscience
The health sector is witnessing a major transformation driven by personalized medicine and genetic therapies, opening new horizons for improving quality of life. The UAE’s investment in neuroscience and future healthcare supports the development of a preventive, proactive health system, and strengthens its leadership in neuro-medicine, brain–computer interfaces, and biotech—positioning it as a global hub for innovative healthcare.
Social and Behavioural Sciences
Governments face accelerating challenges related to human behavior, demographic shifts, and social pressures. This positions social and behavioral sciences as essential tools for developing evidence-based policies. Investing in this field enables the UAE to build more proactive and human-centered policies that reflect real behaviors of individuals and communities
Future of Food & Water Security
With climate change and population growth intensifying global pressures, achieving food and water security has become a core pillar of national security. This track focuses on innovation in smart agriculture, water desalination, and resource management—strengthening the UAE’s leadership in agricultural and water technologies and enhancing its ability to address regional and global challenges while ensuring sustainable resources for future generations.
Learning Sciences & Evidence-Based Education
Learning Sciences is emerging as one of the most influential academic fields shaping the future of global education. It combines cognitive psychology, neuroscience, data analytics, and instructional design to understand how people learn and how to design education systems that maximize learning outcomes. For the UAE, investing in this academic track develops specialists capable of redesigning curricula, improving teaching quality, and applying scientific methods to elevate national education standards.