# NYU Abu Dhabi announces new Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed scholars

> The new cohort has 24 students. The programme has supported 396 students, and 184 alumni are pursuing graduate studies.

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- Published: 2026-10-20T15:49:37+00:00
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- Event / data period: 2026-10-12
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NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) announced the 2026–27 cohort of the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Programme on 12 October. The 24 students were selected from the UAE’s federal universities, United Arab Emirates University, Zayed University and the Higher Colleges of Technology. The year-long programme includes advanced coursework, leadership development, graduate-school guidance and engagement with NYUAD’s academic and research community.

NYUAD said the programme has supported 396 students since it began. Of these, 184 have pursued graduate studies worldwide, including 69 at NYU’s global campuses and 27 in PhD programmes. The curriculum combines academic study with leadership workshops and experiential learning.

## Data

### Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Programme cohort and alumni

Current cohort and past participant outcomes reported by NYU Abu Dhabi.

Methodology: Figures refer only to the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Programme; they are not UAE-wide student totals.

| Item | Count | Period and scope |
|---|---|---|
| Students in the 2026–27 cohort | 24 | 2026–27 cohort |
| Students supported since programme inception | 396 | Since programme inception |
| Alumni pursuing graduate studies worldwide | 184 | Since programme inception |
| Graduate students at NYU global campuses | 69 | Subset of graduate-study alumni at NYU global campuses |
| Alumni pursuing PhD programmes | 27 | Subset of graduate-study alumni in PhD programmes |

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## Sources

- [Emirates News Agency (WAM)](<https://www.wam.ae/en/article/c2pf8hz-nyu-abu-dhabi-welcomes-2026%E2%80%9327-class-sheikh>) (Source checked: 2026-10-20; Published: 2026-10-12)

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