9GEMS Holistic Development Scholarship

The 9GEMS™ framework is an award-winning holistic teaching methodology that helps students meet the changing needs of the time. The model is designed to groom students, hone their inherent strengths and mould their personalities to make them well-rounded citizens.

The 9GEMS TM scholarship is associated with each of the GEMS in our framework - from academics to sports, leadership to entrepreneurship, ethics to universal values. Students can apply under any one category based on their talents, accolades and achievements. Global Indian International School's 9GEMS is recognised internationally among educational best practices for its integrated and unique learning spheres that provide holistic education. The framework has won the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Innovative Product/Service Award 2014 by the Institute of Directors.

Eligibility Criteria:

1) Applicant must be UAE Residents (Emirates ID/VISA)

2) Students who have received National or International or Regional recognition, in the fields of sport, co-curricular activities including visual and performing arts, community service, innovation and entrepreneurship, showed extraordinary leadership skills are eligible to apply

3) Applicant’s academic performance (at least 70% marks and above or equivalent grades) of past two years

4) One to One Interview (If applicable)

Step 1 : Application – Submit the online application form

Step 1A : Documentation – In the application form upload all prerequisite documents

– Upload academic records for past two years – Certificates, Awards, Supporting documents in any of the 9 GEMS categories including Sports, Co-Curricular Activity, Performing Arts etc.

Step 2 : One to One Interview (If applicable)

Step 3 : Scholarship Approval & Intimation

Step 4 : Notification – Successful applicants will be notified by email within 4 weeks’ time (from the date of scholarship cycle closing)

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