Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has opened registration for Emirati students in Hatta to apply for scholarships.

Scholarships will be awarded to university students enrolled in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or civil engineering degrees. High school students with an average score of over 80 per cent in science are eligible to apply.

“The scholarship programme is part of our efforts to achieve the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan. We taking greater steps towards achieving sustainable development by addressing Hatta’s developmental, societal, economic, and environmental requirements,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa.

 “Through this programme, Dewa will provide Emirati students living in Hatta, with scholarships in the electricity and water sectors. This will ensure sustainable development by involving students in academic programmes, according to the highest international standards, allowing students to become qualified and efficiently contribute to the development of Hatta.

“Our scholarship programmes have been launched in cooperation with some of the best local and international universities, and have had a positive impact on enhancing the academic performance and professionalism of Emirati nationals. This supports our efforts to achieve the Emiratisation strategy, by developing capabilities, and creating a generation capable of becoming future leaders,” added Al Tayer. – TradeArabia News Service