Estedad Overview

The National Ambassadors Program "Estedad" is an enrichment and capacity building initiative launched by the Ministry of Education in June 2020 which aims to provide high school students with essential skills to enable them to prosper in various fields in which research, soft skills, entrepreneurial, leadership, media, and diplomatic skills are highly needed. In addition, it provides students with the knowledge and tools required to apply to universities. Each summer, a number of National Ambassadors Programs will be implemented. These programs are the first of their kind in the UAE.

Duration: 2 weeks in summer 2024

Date & Timing: from 8th - 19th of July 2024 (the timing and the agenda of each program will be shared at a later stage)

Implementation method: Virtually during the 2024 schools summer vacation

Registration Fees: The program is free of charge

Registration Deadline: Wednesday 26th of June 2024 at midnight

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The goal of developing an ESTEDAD Research Program is to provide the participating students with the scientific research methodology concepts, skills, and research practical experience. Each student will select one from a list of identified research problems, undertake the required research, implement the proper research methodology, prepare the research report (with the support and under the guidance of the trainer/s) that will include the following pre-identified components: the table of content, research abstract, introductory/ a brief about the research problem/ the dependent & independent variables/research assumptions/importance/ objectives/ terminologies; the background undertaken research; explanation of the research methodology; data collection & analysis method; research results/outcomes/ recommendations; and used resources and references.
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The goal of the enrichment track is to promote the students’ knowledge and skills in different aspects, train them on different scientific topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Programming, Robotics and other trending issues. The program aims to enhance the individual’s academic experience while also giving them a sense of personal accomplishment and growth, through introducing them to research methodologies, creativity and innovation. It will also equip them with the skills needed to apply for the university after school years.
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The goal of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation track is to help nurture students in the business field and embed them with the traits and skills of an entrepreneur, empowering them to think out of the box, come-up with innovative solutions and have a key role in their country’s economy. Through practicing entrepreneurship activities, students will gain important entrepreneurial skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, risk-taking and collaboration.
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The goal of the diplomacy track is to enhance and advance the diplomacy and leadership knowledge and skills of students through e-learning. This program is a virtual academic simulation of the United Nations (UN) & its organs that gives participants an experiential insight into how the UN really functions and develops a curiosity in the delegates to understand the challenges in our global communities and make them passionate about solving them. This UNMUN summer program is a full-pledged program conducted 100% with internal human resources (trained teachers) and using existing IT platforms. The program is designed by MOE internal human resources.
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The Creative Industries Program aims to develop and promote the students’ knowledge and skills in the Creative Arts and Culture fields. Students are expected to be exposed to the key phases of various Artistic and Cultural projects, diving into new and known mediums to develop their artistic aesthetic. The goal is to attract students in the filed of arts, media, visual arts, cinema, etc.. and prepare them to choose career path in Arts or even empower them to become entrepreneurs in the field. The Program should consider fulfilling the UAE National Strategy for creative & Cultural Industries.

Participation Rules

The program targets school students and teachers according to the following:

Targeted School Students

Passionate and self-driven students from Grades 9 to 12 according to the following:

UAE-nationals and non UAE-nationals from all government, private, and vocational schools.
Students who completed grade 8 and those who completed grade 12 (this summer 2024) are eligible for this program.

Targeted Teachers

Registration is open for government and private schools’ cycle 3 Teachers (managerial and admin staff are NOT allowed to participate).
Teachers will benefit from the training program as trainees in the track with predefined objectives determined by the implementing university/entity.
Teachers will monitor and report the students’ performance during the training sessions.

Implementing Universities/Entities

The top universities & renowned entities which are specialized in one (or all) of the main tracks (research, enrichment, entrepreneurship, diplomacy, creative industries), and can commit to developing a specialized comprehensive proposal and implement it.

Objectives

Developing a quality sustainable model for the Ministry’s Ambassadors Program, where the cycle will always start nationally, and then only the very top performing students get the opportunity to represent internationally.
Provide students with the scientific research methodology concepts, skills, and practical experience through undertaking ongoing or new research projects.
Train and empower students by building their entrepreneurial concepts, skills, and practical experience through practical learning enriching their soft skills such as their communication skills, teamwork, negotiating, debating and critical thinking abilities.
To develop the media and communication skills necessary to excel in radio, television, journalism, public relations and advertising.
Identify the best performing students for the major programs/competitions in the country, whether run by MOE (such as Emirates Young Scientist Competition) or by other entities.
Promote Student’s skills and knowledge to enable them in the process of applying to the top ranked & reputable national or international universities.

National vs International Ambassadors

The National Ambassadors Program is a prerequisite for the International Ambassadors Programs that the Ministry of Education has been implementing yearly since 2016 which involves different tracks including Innovation, Future, Diplomacy, Sports, and Masterpieces. The EMIRATI students who excel in the National Ambassadors Program will have the priority to be nominated for joining one of the International Ambassadors Programs.

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