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Abu Dhabi Launches Social Care Scholarships to Address National Talent Gap

30 March, 2026.Other.3 sources

Key Takeaways

DCD and ADEK launched international scholarships for Emirati students in social work and psychology.
Program addresses growing shortage of social care professionals.
Initiative signals Abu Dhabi's commitment to developing national talent in social care.

Scholarship Programme Introduced

Abu Dhabi launched an international scholarship programme for Emirati students.

“The Department of Community Development (DCD), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), has announced the activation of scholarships in the field of social care, as part of the Abu Dhabi Scholarships Programme”

Emirates 24|7

The programme aims to address a growing shortage of qualified social care professionals.

Emirates 24|7

Demand for social care services continues to rise while specialised national professionals remain limited.

Scholarships Cover Key Disciplines

Scholarships cover bachelor’s degrees in social work and psychology.

Master’s programmes in family counselling and psychotherapy are included.

Khaleej Times

Training and mentoring are part of the programme.

Addressing Workforce Gaps

Despite increased providers, a workforce gap remains.

“Abu Dhabi has launched an international scholarship programme for Emirati students to study social work and psychology, aiming to address a growing shortage of qualified professionals in the social care sector”