Dubai College of Tourism Announces Scholarships and Awards for Upcoming Academic Year

• Special discounts on tuition fees to support students during these unprecedented times
• Students benefit from transformative educational experience plus industry support for internships and placements in tourism workforce
• On site Open Days will allow potential students to discuss options and take a campus tour

Dubai, UAE, 21 July 2020: The Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of Dubais Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), has announced its Scholarship and Awards programme for the upcoming academic year commencing in September. The programme features a range of grants and awards for students seeking to pursue a successful tourism-related career in Dubai.

DCT will be awarding theYear of Tolerance Scholarshipand theUAE Nationals Scholarship, as well as five different merit-based awards to talented students, as part of Dubai College of Tourisms Scholarship Fund that was established to help develop the next generation of tourism professionals.

TheYear of Tolerance Scholarshipis open to students from all expatriate communities in the UAE while Emiratis can apply for theUAE Nationals Scholarship. Both scholarships will provide a 25 per cent discount on tuition fees for their selected course at DCT. Each expatriate student who is able to provide a copy of a Grade 12 (or equivalent) high school graduation certificate from a UAE-registered school or college will have the opportunity to obtain the scholarship.

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Students can also apply for the following Awards:

Medyaf Award- As part of DCTs industry nationalisation initiative that aims to attract and train various segments of Emiratis in tourist-facing roles, this Award is open for UAE nationals showing exceptional promise and interest in the industry.

Industry Promise Award It will be offered to a student showing exceptional promise and interest in the chosen field of study during the admission process.

Academic Merit Award This will be awarded to a student for outstanding performance in Grade 12, and who also performs well during the admission process.

Extracurricular Merit Award- Students who have produced exceptional performance in the arts, sports or any other extracurricular activity can apply for this award.

Corporate Award This is a special award that will be given to a student who can demonstrate that a parent works in either tourism, hospitality, retail, events or the culinary arts sector.

All students applying to DCT will be considered for Scholarships and Awards with each student entitled to a maximum of one Scholarship and one Award, increasing their chances of obtaining a bigger discount. Scholarships will cover the duration of the students studies at DCT while Awards will be reviewed annually based on a students performance. The Scholarships and Awards cover the five core fields of study that are available at DCT -Tourism, Events, Hospitality, Retail BusinessandCulinary Arts -as part of its world-class vocational education offering.

With the education sector compelled to go virtual in many aspects due to the COVID-19 pandemic, DCT is adequately equipped to run all of its courses online, as it has already launched distance and e-learning models, and rolled out online training programmes for both young students and tourism industry professionals over the past few years. DCT has further enhanced its e-learning programmes in this period of social distancing by running its vocational certificate courses through virtual, interactive sessions that have a classroom ambience, complete with inspirational instructors, live guest speakers, practical demonstrations, group presentations, role-plays and assessments.

Essa Bin Hadher, General Manager of DCT, commented: The Dubai College of Tourism is honored to announce these Scholarships and Awards, in line with Dubais tourism strategy to help develop highly qualified professionals for tourist-facing roles. The College is committed to helping students in Dubai develop their practical skills, industry talents and self-confidence through the diversity of courses and supported by active industry collaborations aimed at providing students with a transformative educational experience. In light of the current situation, we have made several enhancements to our e-learning platforms to ensure that our students are able to continue their studies without disruption, in a friendly and proactive environment.

In giving away the Scholarships and Awards featuring special discounts on tuition fees, DCT has also taken into consideration the dilemma facing parents and their children who want to continue their higher studies overseas but are prevented from doing so as a result of the global travel restrictions caused by the pandemic. DCT is offering an alternative career pathway away from the traditional academic university programmes by providing these students an opportunity to follow our affordable specialised courses during these unprecedented times.

As a vibrant member of the education and tourism sector in Dubai, DCT provides students the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for securing either a successful career in the tourism sector or in other sectors with multiple tourism touch points. A course at DCT will increase their chances of joining the citys rapidly evolving tourist-facing workforce, especially since the curriculum is designed with a strong focus on industry involvement and building industry connections. The flexible courses are taught by established professionals and include engaging group assignments, guest lecturers and internships.

All interested candidates can find more information as well as apply for the Scholarships and Awards online atwww.dct.ac.ae. DCT will be conducting Open Days every Saturday from 25, July 12, September, where potential students can meet with representatives one-on-one to discuss study options and take a tour of the college. Slots for Open Days are available from 3-5pm and must be booked in advance. To request a time slot, submit viahttps://form.jotform.me/201882620219452 and a representative from DCT will confirm your appointment time as well as protocols for accessing the college. When the 2020-2021 academic year begins in September, all courses will be held at the state-of-the-art facilities at Dubai College of Tourism with strict adherence to all health and safety protocols and adherence to all direction provided by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).

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About Dubais Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism)

With the ultimate vision of positioning Dubai as the worlds leading tourism destination and commercial hub, Dubai Tourisms mission is to increase the awareness of Dubai among global audiences and to attract tourists and inward investment into the emirate. Dubai Tourism is the principal authority for the planning, supervision, development and marketing of Dubais tourism sector. It markets and promotes the Emirates commerce sector, and is responsible for the licensing and classification of all tourism services, including hotels, tour operators and travel agents. Brands and departments within the Dubai Tourism portfolio include Dubai Business Events, Dubai Calendar, and Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment.

About Dubai College of Tourism (DCT)

DCT runs the first-of-its-kind multi-disciplinary educational platform in the region. The College provides foundation, certificate and diploma courses in tourism, hospitality, retail, events and culinary arts through the TVET accreditation framework. DCT aims to be recognised as the premier vocational institution in the region with its courses bridging the gap between in-house training and a full bachelors degree, ensuring a steady stream of highly trained tourism professionals for the city. The college is also responsible for delivering fundamental programmes specifically designed for those working within the tourism industry, such as Dubai Way (for tourist-facing staff in Dubai) and Dubai Expert (an interactive online training tool for international travel agents). For more information, please visit www.dct.ac.ae