Students visiting GITEX Shopper 2014 could be in the running to win one of eight scholarships being awarded by Amity University Dubai during the region’s largest consumer electronics show that runs from 27 September – 04 October at Dubai World Trade Centre .
Dedicated to the nurturing of intellect through world class education, Amity Dubai is the first university to partner with GITEX Shopper and will be awarding the scholarships – each worth AED 35,000 and applicable to any Bachelor’s Degree offered by the University – to candidates with the highest marks on their report card submitted on every day of the event.
“We are thrilled to have Amity partner with us at this year’s GITEX Shopper as we believe the learners of today are the leaders of tomorrow, and that technology is at the forefront of the modern education system,” said Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre , organiser of the event. “And what better place to foster the interest of students in technological development than by having them surrounded by all the largest names and industry leaders under one roof.”
Originating in India, the Amity Education Group has grown to become a leading private non-profit education group with a total of five universities, 13 institution campuses in India and nine international campuses. It has instituted over 125 scholarships on meritorious, Emirati, gender and financial grounds and focuses largely on the production of readily employable individuals with well-rounded personalities.
Based out of Dubai International Academic City, Amity University Dubai offers Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Administration, Arts, Science, Technology and Architecture with a variety of majors, which are internationally recognised.
Vajahat Hussain, Senior Vice President, Amity Middle East is delighted to be the first university to partner with GITEX Shopper and said: “Amity University Dubai is proud to be a pioneer in the education space to partner with GITEX Shopper. Amity’s focus on ground-breaking innovations in science and new technology drives our support of technology initiatives in the region.”
Eligibility is open to all students who have passed Grade 11, and who visit GITEX Shopper with a special promotional student ticket priced at AED10. Candidates are asked to complete an entry form at the Amity University stall at GITEX Shopper and submit their report cards either in hardcopy or via email, with winners to be notified post event after marks are verified by the admissions team at Amity University Dubai.
GITEX Shopper 2014 will take place from 27 September – 4 October and will open from 11:00am – 11:00pm every day. The price for a regular entry ticket is AED 30, but school and university students who take advantage of the group-booking offer (valid for groups of 50 or more students), will pay just AED 10. Entry is free for children below the age of five.
