Comments on: Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation.

By: puma2009

puma2009 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:25:56 +0000

hellow,,,
i am somalian nationality but i born in u.a.e
but know i am n somalia
so i need to came back to u.a.e,,,
so help me,,,

By: puma2009

puma2009 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:21:14 +0000

salaamo 3alaykum,,,,
i born in u.a.e, al-ain but my origen is somalia nationality
am know in somalia where war is am not have any help

By: puma2009

puma2009 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:25:56 +0000

hellow,,,
i am somalian nationality but i born in u.a.e
but know i am n somalia
so i need to came back to u.a.e,,,
so help me,,,

By: puma2009

puma2009 — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:21:14 +0000

salaamo 3alaykum,,,,
i born in u.a.e, al-ain but my origen is somalia nationality
am know in somalia where war is am not have any help

By: Guest

Guest — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:06:09 +0000

Hello all,
I want to share my experience with you too. I also applied to MBRF Fellows programme; unfortunately, I received a rejection email.
Regardless of the matter, my experince with the fellows sector was horrible. They were slow in their responses (I mean to the extent of replying 2 months after I submit my inquiry). They refused to direct my phone calls anywhere beyond the receptionist (who gave out FALSE information). Finally, heir late reply, pushed me to pay my tuition deposit, a figure that I was hoping to get back.
Anyhow, my advice to all of you.. before you apply, make sure that the foundation is still funding students. I have heard from various sources that they are going through internal problems and financial crisis.
If you could pay them a visit, it might help you assess the situation.

Good luck all.

By: shehab

shehab — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:18:12 +0000

Hi Amal,

I don't think TOEFL scores are mandatory.
I don't think you need to mention your plans to apply for the scholarship. My experience has been that the partner schools will usually write to you about the Foundation on being accepted.
I am afraid I don't know what the monthly stipend is as I don't personally know anyone who accepted the scholarship.
I am not aware that the foundation favors certain nationalities or sexes over others.

Good luck with your applications.

By: Amal

Amal — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:40:31 +0000

Hi Shehab,

I am willing on applying for the fellow scholarship next year and I would like to ask you a few questions:
-From your experience, is it mandatory to submit TOEFL scores to the MBR Foundation?
-While applying to partner universities, should I let them know that I am considering applying for the fellow scholarship? If yes, where can I mention that in the application?
-Do you know how much is the monthly stipend they provide students with is and what does it cover exactly (does it cover rent orjust personal items)?
-Do you have any idea whether they favor UAE nationals over other Arab nationalities, or boys over girls?

Thank you so much in advance,

Amal

By: Amal

Amal — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:38:54 +0000

By: shehab

shehab — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:08:47 +0000

Hi S,

They do send rejection emails as far as I know. The time it takes for them to respond seems to vary but was between 1-2 months for those I know who applied.

Best of luck.

By: S

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 16:55:57 +0000

Salam Shehab..
Thank you for your post, that was useful. I have applied for MBR Fellowship Nov 2008 , they called me in Jan asking me couple of questions ( They did not reach to a decision yet). I already start my MPA program at Columbia and still did not hear from them ( not even a rejection letter). Do they send rejection letter for all applicants?.. and based on your friend's experience when do they usually get back to the applciant?.

Have a nice day!