The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation in Muscat has announced that the scholarships being offered for the academic year 2024/2025 will cover all fields of knowledge. The programmes are designed to meet student expectations and respond to the actual needs of development sectors. Hamad Khalfan Al Harthy, Assistant Director General for Scholarship Affairs, stated that the scholarships provide flexibility for students to choose their desired specializations, educational institutions, and countries of study. There are two packages available: STEM for science stream students and ESAM for arts stream students. It is important to note that neither package offers programmes that lead to degrees beyond the Bachelor’s level, and aspirants are advised to consult the HEAC Guide for additional information.
In collaboration with the “Medical City for Military and Security Services”, the Ministry has released 14 on-the-job training and employment-linked programmes in the fields of human medicine, dentistry, specialized nursing, and associated medical specialties. Successful students will have the opportunity to further their studies in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, and the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Ministry is focusing on specializations that align with the Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data science, and cyber forensics. Al Harthy highlighted that private higher education institutions also provide scholarships equivalent to 10 percent of seats, with companies like Petroleum Development Oman and OMIFCO offering scholarships for students in concession areas and those belonging to limited income families in specific governorates.
The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation is catering to students with scholarships for the academic year 2024/2025. The scholarships cover a wide range of fields of knowledge and aim to meet student expectations while addressing the needs of development sectors. The Assistant Director General for Scholarship Affairs, Hamad Khalfan Al Harthy, emphasized the importance of providing students with flexibility in choosing their specializations, educational institutions, and countries of study. The STEM and ESAM packages cater to science and arts stream students respectively, offering opportunities for further studies up to the Bachelor’s degree level.
In collaboration with the “Medical City for Military and Security Services”, the Ministry has introduced 14 on-the-job training and employment-linked programmes in the medical field. These programmes cover areas such as human medicine, dentistry, specialized nursing, and associated medical specialties. Successful students will have the chance to pursue further studies in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, and the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Ministry is focusing on specializations that align with Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science.
Private higher education institutions are also offering scholarships equivalent to 10 percent of seats, providing additional opportunities for students to pursue Bachelor’s degree programmes. Companies like Petroleum Development Oman and OMIFCO are also supporting students by offering scholarships for those in concession areas and children belonging to limited income families in specific governorates. These initiatives aim to make higher education more accessible for students from various backgrounds and regions. The Ministry’s emphasis on specializations relevant to the current technological landscape reflects its commitment to preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the future job market.
