Canadian University of Dubai announces the return of the Canada Day Scholarship

Dubai, UAE – July 1, 2014 – In honour of Canada’s national day, his Excellency Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of the Canadian University of Dubai and His Excellency, Arif Z. Lalani, Ambassador of Canada, have today announced the return of the annual Canada Day scholarships.

The scholarships, based on academic merit will be awarded to two students commencing their final academic year following a selection process involving the Canadian University of Dubai’s scholarship committee and the Canadian embassy.

“The Canada Day scholarship isn’t just about rewarding excellence,” said Chancellor Al Ghandi. “It’s about celebrating our links with Canada and showing our commitment to the future of young people through investment in education. We are thrilled to acknowledge those students who work hard to go above and beyond to meet the values that are at the heart of the Canadian University of Dubai’s mission and vision.”

Canadian University of Dubai President, Prof. Karim Chelli added: "Following the success of last year’s Canada Day scholarships, it is with great pleasure that we announce their return for 2014. We strive to encourage our students to become all-round good citizens – a core value that is shared by the Canadian University of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, in addition to being a model student, so to be able to reward those who have shown extreme tenacity in the pursuit of excellence across the board is something that we are particularly proud of.”

“I am very grateful for the commemoration of Canada Day started last year by the Canadian University of Dubai,” stated His Excellency Arif Lalani, Ambassador of Canada to the UAE. “Awarding scholarships to students is an inspired way for the University to celebrate Canada Day. The Canadian University of Dubai is not only a premier institution but a tremendous corporate citizen. The University reflects the importance that both Canada and the UAE place on higher education.”

The scholarships will be administered by the Canadian University of Dubai, and recipients will be announced by the University on Canada Day.