Abu Dhabi Oil Company Scholarships for Distribution (ADNOC)
The ADNOC Scholarship Program is a prestigious program awarded to a select number of talented students following a highly competitive application process.
Founded in 1974, ADNOC continues to nurture the next generation of UAE nationals by investing in their higher education.
This fund has been developed to enable high-potential Emirati citizens to be trained in various technical disciplines, as the program is being implemented in line with the vision of advancing the industrial and economic goals of ADNOC and the UAE.
What does the ADNOC Scholarship Program offer to accepted students:
The program provides guidance and support for outstanding students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programs in specialised disciplines in reputable institutions, both within the United Arab Emirates and abroad.
Successful applicants to the ADNOC Scholarship Program can expect to benefit from the following
1.Scholarship application assistance
2.Tuition fee support
3.Support for living expenses
4.Access the ADNOC Scholarship Portal
Rewards for excellent performance
5.The ADNOC Scholarships Universities list includes more than 80 of the most prestigious institutions in the world, according to the Times Higher Education rankings of the top 100 global universities.
ADNOC Scholarships Universities list includes more than 80 of the most prestigious institutions in the world, according to the Times Higher Education rankings of the top 100 global universities.
The mechanism of work of the Abu Dhabi Distribution Company ADNOC scholarships program
The application and interview process are designed to identify the brightest Emirati talent, whose work ethic and core values ​​align with the ADNOC Principles.
Prospective scholars must have already received a conditional acceptance letter from our list of accredited universities, for one of the following majors:
1.Chemical Engineering
2.Petrol Engineering
3.Mechanical engineering
4.Geology
5.Polymer Science
6.Materials science
7.Engineering project management
8.Automation in Data Science
9.Artificial Intelligence
10.Machine Learning
11.Financial Engineering for Engineers
12.Law
Candidates will also be required to undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation or examination.
You will also need to confirm that you have no obligations that might interfere with your studies. For those eligible for National Service, this must include the ability to submit a Military Service Release Letter.
Undergraduate program eligibility criteria
1.Attend a school recognized for academic excellence by the Ministry of Education (MoE). A high school certificate from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) or the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) or its equivalent.
2.Achieving a minimum of 85% in each subject of Science and Mathematics,
Mathematics 1250 and above and
Physics 800 and above.
- Average final secondary school exam results of 85% or above to pursue the
Local Studies Scholarship.
- Average final exam results of 90% or higher if you intend to study abroad.
- For the British school system, completion of GCE A-Level with a minimum of 3 A-level subjects with grade A/A/B or 136 UCAS tariff points and 5 GCSE/IGCSE subjects with grade 7 or above.
- For the International Bachelor (IB) system, you must have a minimum of 36 points overall.
- English language requirements and tests:
*TOEFL (or equivalent) 80 and above
*IELTS 6.0 and above
*EMSAT English 1400 and above
Additional postgraduate eligibility criteria:
1.Minimum GPA of 3.5 or its equivalent in a bachelor’s or master’s program from an accredited academic institution.
2.TOEFL score of 100 and above / IELTS 7.0 and above.
You must have at least 4 years of work experience if applying for a master’s program or at least 6 years of work experience if applying for a PhD programme.
Mandatory documents for submission
1.Coloured copy of the passport (first page and unified number page)
2.Coloured copy of family book (all pages typed)
3.A coloured copy of the Emirates ID (front and back)
4.Valid IELTS / TOEFL / EmSAT certificate
5.University admission letter
6.A copy of your CV
7.Recommendation letter from a mathematics teacher
8.Recommendation letter from a science teacher
9.A copy of the passport with a white background
10.Transcripts of Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 (mid-term)
11.A personal essay (300 words), including what motivated you to apply for the ADNOC Scholarship and why did you choose this particular field of study?
12.Most recent university transcript (if available)
13.National service letter (if any) Work or service certificate (if available)