SAE Institute in partnership and with the support of Dubai Knowledge Village, Dubai International Academic City and the Australian Trade Commission & Australian Education International, a unique scholarship program for the region to follow in the footsteps of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation.
In attendance was H.E. Mr Jeremy Bruer - Australian Ambassador to the UAE, Dr. Kazim Ayoub - Executive Director of Dubai Knowledge Village and Dubai International Academic City; Mr. Steve Garrett, Consul - Education, Science and Training - Australian Education International and Mr. Romy Hawatt, Senior Executive of SAE International.
SAE is the worlds largest Creative Media & Communications Technology education & training provider in the fields of Film Making, 3D Animation, Multimedia & Web Design and Audio Engineering and has launched this first of a kind scholarship program in support and the facilitation of 240 selected students, from 9 regional countries, to study an Australian 1 year Diploma program at the SAE Institute - Dubai Knowledge Village campus for Lebanese, Egyptian, Sudanese, Indian & Pakistani students and also the new state-of-the-art SAE Campus in Amman, for Jordanian Iraqi, Palestinian and Syrians.
Dr. Ayoub Kazim, Executive Director of Dubai Knowledge Village and Dubai International Academic City commented, 'As a pioneering regional hub for education and professional development, Dubai Knowledge Village hosts several leading academic institutions. SAE Institute is one of the key providers of arts and creative media technologies education and we are supportive of their part-scholarship programme offered here. Moreover, we are glad that our business partner has chosen Dubai Knowledge Village to extend such a valuable programme to the students.'
Successful applicants will be able to study a fully Australian accredited course at either the renowned Dubai Knowledge Village educational zone in the UAE or the brand new SAE Institute campus in Amman Jordan. Upon graduation the student will be well positioned for consideration- subject to Visa application criteria at the time, to continue studies for a degree qualification at one of the SAE degree centers in Australia or elsewhere.
Mr. Steve Garrett, Consul - Education, Science and Training, Australian Education International stated that 'SAE Institute provides not only a high quality education, it addresses a gap in the market by providing unique courses unlike anything else in the region, and this is done successfully with SAE's qualified teachers and the latest technology and equipment. I encourage those who are keen to pursue a career in Audio Engineering, Film Making, Digital Animation or Web design to apply for an SAE scholarship'.
In order to provide this unique study program to as broad an applicant base as possible the SAE scholarship fund will pay 50% of the published course fees on behalf of the successful applicant, thus effectively doubling the number of students that may take advantage of experiencing an SAE education.
'SAE Institute is in awe and greatly inspired by the recent announcement of the unprecedented pledge by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to establish a $10 Billion Foundation to support 'human development and knowledge creation & dissemination' and we will be applying forthwith to align the existing SAE Scholarship program to meet the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation policies, criteria & objectives.' said Romy Hawatt, Senior Executive, SAE International.
We believe that an internationally recognized & accredited education can provide a giant step toward poverty alleviation and self determination, especially in developing and war torn countries. On this basis SAE has joined forces & resources with a number of private, industry and Government agencies and donors to provide a broad based and uniquely Australian education opportunity to those that meet application acceptance criteria.
'Australia has a legacy and proud history of actively developing & participating in programs & campaigns that align, bridge and support our friends & neighbors. The Middle East is no different in this regard and we are committed at both a Government and business level to maintaining & increasing the very best of relations with our Arab friends. The generous and innovative scholarship program offered by SAE is one important example of how positive contributions can and are being made.', said H.E. Jeremy Bruer - Australian Ambassador to the UAE.
Plans are already underway to expand the scholarship program to further territories in late 2007 /08 and it has been suggested that these could include Libya, Morocco, Kenya, Turkey and Iran.
'SAE Institute will continue to set the pace & lead the way, actively enhancing and delivering an education that corresponds with the latest technical advancements & global industry needs. We have always maintained an 'equal opportunity in education' and 'unity in diversity' policy which is designed to facilitate & provide for a variety of nationalities to come together on our campuses. We will continue to work to spread the benefit of our lead positioning by educating as wide an international student base as is possible within territories warranting support. The SAE scholarship program is evidence of our commitment to helping to create a sense of community and a generally better world through the provision of practical education & training,' Dr. Tom Misner, SAE Institute, President & Founder.Labels: academy awards, career training, education online, financial aid, free college, free education, high school, scholarship, student loans, study abroad |
