Reward system to honour top high school students in Dubai - FAQs

In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to invest in human capital and ensure genuine, sustainable development, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Executive Council, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, launched a program two years ago to recognize and support top-performing students in Dubai.

This program aims to honor and reward exceptional Emirati and resident students in Dubai, encourage outstanding academic performance, and provide support for young talents and promising individuals.

The program also seeks to offer educational and developmental opportunities at prestigious higher education institutions for national talents. Also, it equips students with specialized, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills, enhancing their competitiveness and enabling them to contribute effectively to Dubai's comprehensive development.

The program recognizes and supports top high school graduates from Emirati and resident students in both public and private schools. It includes schools following the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum, the American curriculum (AP), the British curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate curriculum.

Top students in the targeted international curricula are identified through the following steps:

• Private schools implementing the targeted curricula enter student results into a grade calculation system.
• The system uses "tariff points" weights, which are used in international university admissions, to compare and evaluate student results and achievements across different international curricula.
• These "tariff points" are used to calculate external exam results for students in the American curriculum (AP), the British curriculum (A Levels), and the International Baccalaureate program.
• For the UAE Ministry of Education curriculum, top students in various educational tracks are selected based on the high school results in Dubai, as issued by the Ministry.

You can learn more about the "tariff points" system by clicking here.

According to the Top Student Recognition and Support Program, the following benefits are offered:

• A financial reward for each outstanding student
• Local and international scholarships for high-achieving Emirati students
• Substantial discounts for resident students to study at international higher education institutions in Dubai
• Priority for obtaining Golden Visas for the students and their families, in accordance with the relevant procedures in Dubai

These incentives aim to recognize academic excellence and provide opportunities for further education and development, supporting Dubai's vision of investing in human capital for sustainable growth.