Conceptualizing the advantages of merit-based scholarships
The basic notion regarding the provision of scholarships is that these are external support to financially assist the students coming from economically restricted backgrounds. A handful of students and parents are aware of the fact that a large number of scholarship programs are open to all students irrespective of their financial backgrounds, nationality, age, etc. A candidate merely needs to prove his/her eligibility to avail the scholarship. Nowadays, quality education has become an essential but big-budget mission. The pedagogical framework of private schools in Dubai envelops annual fees of Dh 28,625-Dh 41,383 approximately. Therefore, a significant number of high school students opt for merit-based scholarships to aid their school education as well as their higher studies. The scholarship funds are not meant for paying back, unlike educational loans. Accomplishing a future-ready merit scholarship can remove the economical hurdles from intervening the path of the students. According to the survey of Inside Higher Education, achieving a scholarship improves a students’ self-confidence and psychologically boosts their determination to attain their future goals. The distinguished and deserving candidates receive a lot of underlying benefits if selected for an educational scholarship program.
Underlining rewards of Future-ready merit scholarship:
● Unburdens from repaying debts and acts as a financial assistant
Repaying educational loans stand as a financial hindrance and prohibit the students from pursuing higher studies that would guarantee high-salaried jobs. Most students from low-income families face this problem. Scholarships on the other hand do not carry such obligations, rather they assist in furthering studies from reputed institutions by providing up to 100% off on tuition fees.
● Escalates academic performance
Students can focus on academics and enhance their personal development, as the scholarship money takes care of the educational expenses to a great extent.
● Extends career advantages
Winning a scholarship on merit creates a significant impression on employers or authorities of educational institutions. Therefore, it is instrumental to get admission in schools or universities that provide scholarship programs.
● Highlights your remarkability and provides recognition
Earning a merit-based scholarship itself demonstrates the student’s distinguished attributes from his/her peers. It gives a remarkable impact on the candidate’s resume and the candidate attracts recognition among his/her competitors.
● Adds value to your resume
Amid the piles of job applications, very few candidates are selected. A scholarship accomplished resume stands out from the crowd proving the candidate’s skills and capabilities, thereby escalating the chances of getting selected for the job.
The Global Indian International School, Abu Dhabi advances a wide range of scholarship programs to its enrolled and meritorious students for their prosperity including Future-ready merit scholarship. Some of these include:
Zayed Gandhi Merit Cum Means Scholarship for grades 2-11
The Global Future-Ready Merit Scholarship for grades 7-10
The Global Citizen Scholarship for grades 11 and 12.
The GIIS Super Star Scholarship for grades 11and 12.
The Dr. APJ Global Skills Scholarships for grades 5-11
The 9GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship for grades 5-11
However, the Future Ready Merit Scholarship is opted by the majority of students for its unique pedagogical framework which gives students easier access to the reputed universities to pursue higher education of their choice. The scholarship is extended to a limited number of students- both UAE residents and expatriate candidates as well as newly enrolled and already existing students possessing valid UAE id proof and other necessary documents. The tenure of the scholarship grant is of 2 years and is imparted to the candidates under various categories following the CBSE curriculum.
● Grades 7-8
Category A: 15% concession on tuition fees for students scoring 95.01% and above.
Category B: 12% concession on tuition fees for students scoring 94.01%-95%.
● Grades 9-10
Category A: 20% concession on tuition fees for students scoring 95.01% and above.
Category B: 15% concession on tuition fees for students scoring 94.01%-95%.
Category C: 12% concession on tuition fees for students scoring 93.01%-94%.
Category D: 10% concession on tuition fees for students scoring 91.01%-93%.
● Grades 11-12
Category A: 20% concession on tuition fees for students scoring 95% and above.
Category B: 15% concession on tuition fees for students scoring 94%-95%.Although the eligibility criteria of the scholarship programs differ from one another, the preliminary procedures remain the same for most of the scholarships. The private schools are not the only providers of scholarship grants, but many government entities, as well as non-governmental organizations, come forward to financially assist the commendable students. Many private business firms aid the top-ranking students’ educational expenditures and later come up with job offers for those candidates. Considering all the benefits, carefully apply for scholarships that are best suitable for your future study plans and career enhancement. Apply for scholarships that will cater to your requirements and make you future-ready to attain your dream goals.
