Under the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Zayed Education Foundation has been established to cultivate the next generation of problem-solvers. In alignment with the UAE's Year of Community, the Foundation honours the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's belief in education as a catalyst for global progress.
By 2035, the Foundation aims to empower 100,000 young leaders through:
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Zayed Scholars programme: Merit-based university scholarships paired with leadership training.
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Research and innovation grants: Funding for solutions to economic, social, and environmental challenges.
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Global partnerships: Expansion from the UAE to Arab nations and the Global South.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed emphasised the Foundation’s role in fostering collaboration and innovation, while enabling young talent in the UAE and beyond to study, research and innovate together for the betterment of humanity.
Her Highness Sheikha Mariam bint Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairperson of the Presidential Court for National Projects, added, “The UAE has always been a place where ambitious individuals come to shape their futures. Through the Zayed Education Foundation, we are extending this spirit of opportunity to young leaders worldwide, inviting them to contribute to a more sustainable, inclusive, and prosperous tomorrow.”