NYUAD Announces 2019 Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Scholarship Recipients
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) Published July 16, 2018 | 01:45 PM
Thirty-three high-achieving Emirati secondary school students have been selected to participate in the rigorous 18-month NYU Abu Dhabi Summer Academy enrichment programme as recipients of the 2019 Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholarship for Outstanding High School Students.
ABU DHABI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 16th Jul, 2018) Thirty-three high-achieving Emirati secondary school students have been selected to participate in the rigorous 18-month NYU Abu Dhabi Summer academy enrichment programme as recipients of the 2019 Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholarship for Outstanding High School Students.
They were selected based on academic achievement, English-language comprehension, leadership and interpersonal skills, and potential for growth and improvement.
Now in its eighth year, the programme prepares Abu Dhabi-based Emirati students for entry into top-tier English-language universities throughout the world including NYUAD. The programme curriculum focuses on the development of critical thinking, writing, and discussion in English, quantitative reasoning, standardised test preparation, public speaking, and leadership.
Taking place during the two summers following grades 10 and 11 and including three semesters of online and in-person instruction throughout the academic year, the Summer Academy introduces students to the academic standards, norms, and values appropriate to the culture of leading international higher education institutions, in addition to providing college admission counseling. This comprehensive educational experience is supported both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities at NYUAD, NYU New York, and NYU Florence, Italy.
"We are committed to investing in our youth and providing them with the tools to develop into capable future leaders across all sectors," H.
H. Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who serves as a key advisor to the programme, said. "This programme provides not only academic and intellectual development opportunities to help them succeed, but also builds their confidence and inspires them to reach their potential."
During the first summer period, students study for approximately three weeks at NYUAD, and have the opportunity to travel to NYU’s academic centre in Florence, Italy, for nine additional days of study. The second summer session is similarly divided between Abu Dhabi and NYU New York. In addition to continuing their academic program in Florence and New York, the students engage in cultural activities such as visits to museums, historical sites, cultural events, and private meetings with local leaders. To provide continued support throughout the academic year, students also participate in online instruction and assignments, SAT test preparation, and two face-to-face weekend programs during grade 11.
Executive Director of Summer Academy and Counselor to Leadership at NYUAD Diane C. Yu said, "The Summer Academy requires rigorous competition for entry and has proven to be a successful college preparatory programme that develops the academic and leadership potential of its students. We look forward to welcoming the newest batch of highly qualified participants in the Class of 2019."
Recent Stories
Rawalpindi woman gives birth to six babies
Kenya Army Chief Francis Ogola among nine others who died in Helicopter crash
Saudi FM’s visit positive, constructive one: FO
Hania enjoys vacations in London
IMF Officials assure support to Pakistan’s economy
Naqvi directs foolproof measures for protection of Chinese nationals
Israel carries out attack inside Iran, report US media
Saudi Assistant Minister of Defence calls on army chief
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 19 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 19 April 2024
Rock-solid Ruud racks up season-leading win in Barcelona
At UN, Iran says it will make Israel 'regret' reprisals
More Stories From Middle East
-
UAE announces ‘Zero Bureaucracy Program’ to reduce bureaucracy
3 months ago -
COP28 President-Designate welcomes Transitional Committee agreement to operationalise Loss and Damag ..
6 months ago -
Global Media Congress 2023 to feature Co-Production Majlis as a new networking platform
6 months ago -
Young female athletes shine at Abu Dhabi World Youth Jiu-Jitsu Championship
6 months ago -
King of Jordan receives Abdullah bin Zayed and ministers participating in Arab coordination meeting
6 months ago -
Abdullah bin Zayed participates in coordination meeting of Arab foreign ministers, joint meeting wit ..
6 months ago
-
3rd annual conference of Emirates Society of Clinical Microbiology kicks off in Dubai
6 months ago -
SIBF 2023 hosts Nobel laureate to discuss emergence of ‘Afrofuturism’ in global discourse
6 months ago -
ALC announces winners of Kanz Al Jeel Award 2023
6 months ago -
SIBF turns spotlight on remarkable contributions of women
6 months ago -
Global assets in spot bitcoin ETFs hit $4.16 billion
6 months ago -
Rescuers struggle to find Nepal quake survivors as deaths reach 157
6 months ago