Application Steps and deadlines

Login:
Start by logging into your account via the Dubai Now application using your Emirates ID, then submit your application for the Hamdan bin Mohammed Scholarship Programme.
Application Submission:
The student must complete the application form via the Dubai Now application, providing all required information, and uploading the necessary documents within the specified deadlines. It is essential to ensure the accuracy of contact details, as all notifications and updates will be sent to the contact addresses provided in the application form.
Application Review:
The scholarship program will review the application and verify its adherence to all eligibility criteria and requirements.

Results Announcement:
Results will be announced according to the following schedule:

Announcement	Date
Announcement of the first batch of scholarships for students following the Ministry curriculum, the American curriculum, and the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.	August 7, 2026
Announcement of the second batch of scholarships for students following the British curriculum.	August 21, 2026
Announcement of the third batch of scholarships for students of other curricula and students studying at universities.	August 25, 2026
Announcement of the Fourth Batch of Scholarships for Top Achieving students.	Last week of August 2026

Application Deadlines

Start date: March 23, 2026

Closing date: June 30, 2026

Deadline for completing all applications:

Deadline for completing all applications for students who are current high school graduates for 2025-2026 academic year (Grade 12/Year 13)
Students of the Ministry curriculum, American curriculum, and International Baccalaureate	July 10, 2026
Students of the British curriculum and other curricula	August 17, 2026
Deadline for completing all applications for high school graduates from previous academic years (maximum two years) and students studying at universities
All students	July 10, 2026