ENOC offers MSc energy scholarships to UAE Nationals in collaboration with Heriot-Watt University

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Heriot-Watt University in Dubai to offer MSc Energy scholarships to UAE Nationals for a post graduate programme. Through this agreement, eligible UAE Nationals within ENOC Group and in the UAE, will be able to achieve their career goals by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Energy from the university.

ENOC’s strong focus on human capital development continues to receive a boost as it develops programmes aimed at contributing to the pillar of ‘Competitive Knowledge Economy’ in the UAE National Agenda Vision 2021.

The programme will run for one year (12 months) for full-time students and for two years (24 months) for part-time students. Prospective candidates can start applying for the scholarship through www.scholarship.enoc.com.

His Excellency Saif Humaid Al Falasi, Group CEO of ENOC, said: “The National Agenda aims to transform the UAE as one of the top destinations in the world in the field of entrepreneurship, by unlocking the potential of its nationals and making them a driving force in the country’s economic development. The ENOC Energy Scholarship Programme will provide UAE Nationals with the opportunity to gain an international degree right here in Dubai while they acquire advanced skills applicable to regional energy requirements.”

An operational team of nine people from both ENOC and Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus will form the judging panel responsible for reviewing the applications of the respective candidates applying for the ENOC Energy Scholarship Programme. Once the candidates list is finalized, panel members from ENOC, Dubai Supreme Council of Energy (DSCE), Heriot-Watt University and the Ministry of Energy (MoE) will select the candidates eligible to receive the scholarship.

“We are very pleased that this MoU will give ENOC the opportunity to support Emirati students who will receive world-class education here at Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus. Having strong relationships with industry leaders, such as ENOC, is fundamental to our university’s to support the UAE’s vision for a sustainable future. We see this agreement as being very much in line with the UAE’s vision to build a sustainable future driven by Emiratis. We look forward to a fruitful relationship with ENOC and to nurturing the next generation of Emirati energy experts at our university,” said Professor Ammar Kaka, Provost, Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus and Vice Principal (Dubai) Heriot-Watt University.

As part of the scholarship, ENOC will cover the tuition fees of the MSc. Energy programme for four UAE Nationals; two of which will be ENOC employees and two external candidates.

ENOC’s overall strategy places a strong focus on human capital development. Over the years, the company has established various workplace activities, such as training programmes, to ensure that employees enjoy working conditions where they can develop and fulfil their individual potential.