GEMS Education has introduced a new school scholarship initiative called GEMS Genius, aimed at attracting and supporting exceptional students excelling in academics, sports, arts, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The program, which offers two entry points – Year 9 (Grade 8) and Year 12 (Grade 11) – provides 65 fully funded scholarships across 13 GEMS schools with various curricula. The total value of the scholarships is nearly AED 5 million per year, supported by industry partnerships.
The GEMS Genius Scholarships will be awarded across the following categories:
Academics
Sports & Athletics
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Technology, Gaming, and Innovation
Arabic Studies
Entrepreneurship
Each scholarship is awarded for a minimum of two years, providing students with the stability and resources to fully immerse themselves in their studies and chosen disciplines.
The scholarships will be offered at GEMS Modern Academy, GEMS New Millennium School – Al Khail, GEMS Millennium School – Sharjah, The Millennium School – Dubai, GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon Oasis, GEMS Wellington International School, GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail, GEMS Founders School – Dubai, GEMS Dubai American Academy, Jumeirah College Dubai, GEMS American Academy – Abu Dhabi, and GEMS World Academy – Dubai.
Lisa Crausby OBE, Group Chief Education Officer at GEMS Education, stated, "At GEMS Education, we believe excellence should know no bounds. We are committed to helping every student discover their potential and work relentlessly to support them in finding their genius."
“Our new scholarship program is a testament to our commitment to nurturing the brightest and most talented students, regardless of background. By providing access to a world-class education, we are empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers to reach their full potential”.
Steve Arnold, Head of Gifted and Talented at GEMS Education, added: “At GEMS, we believe that a world-class education should be accessible to any exceptionally talented student, regardless of their background.
“This scholarship program is a testament to our commitment to nurturing excellence across multiple disciplines, ensuring that the most gifted young minds have the opportunity to thrive in an environment that challenges, inspires, and supports them”.
This highly merit-based scholarship is open to outstanding students from both within and outside the GEMS network. The program aims to extend opportunities beyond the current school community and identify the very best talent regionally and internationally.
GEMS Education is offering corporate partners the opportunity to support gifted and talented students, who can become early ambassadors as part of the program.
GEMS Education has numerous success stories of alumni who have achieved great things, including Aadit Palicha, a former student of GEMS Modern Academy. While still in school, Aadit founded Zepto, a delivery grocery startup focused on India, which, as of August 2024, was valued at $5 billion.
