For UAE Nationals.Fully funded.
Four scholarship programmes leading to operational careers in UAE air navigation — full tuition, monthly stipend, and on-the-job experience alongside the controllers, engineers and AIS officers keeping the region’s airspace open.
Start your applicationAs a GANS Scholar, you will work with a selected team who will teach, coach and mentor you across the aviation management sectors. You will be part of a team that contributes to GANS' vision as a global aviation hub.
Four tracks into operational aviation careers.
Hover a card to read the job purpose. Open it for full accountabilities and per-track eligibility.
01ScholarshipATSEPAir Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel
ATSEPJob purposeFor the provision of electronic and software support to ensure the safety of air traffic, by maintaining software specification integration and testing, conducting preventative and corrective maintenance, installing, commissioning, compiling, and revising documentation accordingly, including safety, security and quality management of ATM/CNS equipment/systems.
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02ScholarshipATCOAir Traffic Control Officer
ATCOJob purposeTo prevent collision between aircraft in the air/on the ground between aircraft and obstructions and expedite and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic.
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03ScholarshipATCAAir Traffic Control Assistant
ATCAJob purposeTo assist the Air Traffic Control Officer in the provision of air traffic management to prevent collision between aircraft in the air/on the ground, between aircraft and obstructions, and expedite and maintain an orderly flow of air traffic.
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04ScholarshipAISAAeronautical Information Services Assistant
AISAJob purposeTo ensure the flow of aeronautical data and aeronautical information necessary for Global Air Traffic Management (ATM) System safety, regulatory, economy, and efficiency in an environmentally sustainable manner.
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Who can apply.
Four requirements apply across every track. Programme-specific education and English thresholds are shared on the role pages below.
- 01Nationality
UAE Nationals
Open exclusively to citizens of the United Arab Emirates.
- 02Age
18 – 29
Applicants must be within this range at the time of application.
- 03National Service
Completed
A completion certificate is required where applicable.
- 04Aptitude Test
≥ 70%
Sat at the GANS Training Centre in Al Ain.
What the scholarship covers.
- 01
Full scholarship with remuneration
Tuition is covered, and scholars receive a monthly stipend during training.
- 02
Training and on-the-job experience
Classroom and simulator work alongside on-the-job experience at the same time.
- 03
Educational and career growth
Mentored progression toward operational roles across the UAE network.
- 04
Insurance & accommodation
Insurance card during training, plus subsidised accommodation for scholars based outside Al Ain.
Have these ready before you apply.
The scholarship portal requires every document below at the point of registration. Missing any one will delay your application.
- 01Copy of passport
- 0220 recent passport photographs
- 03UAE ID (Emirates ID) copy
- 04Family Book copy
- 05Educational certificates
- 06English proficiency proof (IELTS or equivalent)
- 07Birth certificate
- 08TAWTEEN registration number
- 09Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- 10Police conduct record (Certificate of Good Conduct)
Four steps from application to the first cohort.
Every applicant goes through the same flow. The aptitude test is sat in person at the Training Centre in Al Ain.
Open the application portal- 01
Online registration
Submit your application and supporting documents via the scholarship portal.
- 02
Aviation Aptitude Test
Sit the test at the Training Centre in Al Ain — minimum score 70%.
- 03
Interview
Panel interview with the scholarship team.
- 04
Medical
Pass the aviation-class medical examination, then receive your offer.