The BETHA Program helps Emirati students who want to study information and communication technology.
The ICT Fund is now accepting applications from Emiratis starting their master’s or undergraduate studies in the 2025-2026 academic year.
The ICT Fund works with various schools and research centers to offer scholarships to top students. Their goal is to build a skilled workforce in science and technology, especially in the ICT field, to help shape the future of the UAE. Through the BETHA Program, they’ve given many scholarships for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies, allowing Emirati students to study in the UAE, the US, Australia, and Japan.
Summary of Scholarships:
– Main Focus: Undergraduate and postgraduate education.
– Study Locations: Japan, the US, Australia, and the UAE.
– Program Details: Master’s in information technology and telecommunications takes two years, while the undergraduate program takes four years.
– Application Deadline: No specific deadline mentioned (Applications are open now).
Scholarship availability:
Offer financial support for graduates and undergraduates to study ICT, either fully or partially covered.
Eligibility Criteria:Correct use of English.
Requirements for admission to undergraduate degrees:
- The person must be a UAE citizen and show a civil register as proof.
- You need at least a 75% score on your high school certificate.
- It’s recommended to specialize in information technology or telecommunications.
- You must have completed the last three years in high school.
- You shouldn’t have received any other scholarships or financial aid.
Admission criteria for a Master’s degree:
The BETHA Program, aims to meet the growing needs of the ICT sector in the UAE and the demand for skilled professionals. The program helps fund education in fields like computer engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, and IT, following the ICT Fund’s goals.
Required admissions materials:
You need an official letter of acceptance or admission—conditional or incomplete ones are not accepted.Also, provide a bank letter with your name, IBAN number, and an official stamp.
Entry criteria for a postgraduate degree program at the Masters level:
- A UAE citizen must show their family book as proof.
- Focus on telecommunications and information technology.
- You need a GPA of 3.00 or higher for your bachelor’s degree.
- You shouldn’t have received any other scholarships or financial aid.
- Master’s students can get a scholarship that covers tuition but doesn’t include a monthly allowance.
Regarding Master students that are currently enrolled:
You need at least nine credit hours to earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
prepare pristine duplicates of:
- You need a clear acceptance or admission letter—conditional ones are not accepted.
- Provide a validated high school diploma showing your results. This is for undergrad students in accredited programs.
- The diploma must have an official seal and signature from the registration office, accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education or a similar authority.
- Submit a complete family book with all pages except one, and an official bank letter with a seal and signature.
- Submit a complete family book with all pages except one and an official bank letter with a seal and signature.
- This request is only for new students who haven’t started their studies or completed their registration.
How to Apply?