The ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars
The ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars
university list includes more than 20 institutions ranked among the best in the Times Top Higher Education World University Rankings.

Application for coming cohorts will be announced at a future date.
If you have any questions, please call the ADNOC Scholarship helpdesk at 800400. 
The ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars
ADNOC is committed to nurturing the next generation of UAE nationals by investing in their higher education.

The ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars
is a prestigious accolade granted to a select number of talented individuals, following a competitive application process.

The fund was developed to empower high potential UAE nationals with training across various technical disciplines. These subjects are chosen in line with the vision for advancement of the industrial and economic objectives of ADNOC and the UAE.
What We Offer
We provide guidance and support for outstanding students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate programs in specialized disciplines at prestigious institutions, both within the UAE and abroad.
Successful applicants to the ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars can expect to benefit from:
  • ​Scholarship application assistance.
  • Tuition fee support.
  • Support with living expenses.
  • Rewards for excellent performance.​​​​​​​
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What We Look For
The application and interview process is designed to identify UAE Nationals with a strong work ethic and core values that align with those of ADNOC.

Prospective scholars should have already received a conditional letter of acceptance from our list of approved universities, for one of the following majors:

•    Energy & Sustainability
•    Chemical Engineering
•    Petroleum Engineering
•    Mechanical Engineering
•    Electrical and Electronic Engineering
•    Geoscience
•    Engineering Project Management
•    Financial Engineering for Engineers
•    Law
•    Finance 
•    Economics
•    Data Science
•    Artificial Intelligence
•    Machine Learning
•    Materials Science
•    Computer Science
•    Natural Language Processing
•    Energy Engineering

Shortlisted candidates are required to undertake a medical assessment to assess suitability for their chosen discipline. Additionally, they need to confirm they have no obligations that may conflict with their studies.

For those who are eligible for national service, this should include the ability to provide a military service release letter.

What you need to join the program