Dubai – 1 October 2026
DIFC Academy has partnered with London Business School (LBS) to offer 10 fully sponsored executive education scholarships to eligible Emirati women from the DIFC community.
The scholarships will give selected participants the opportunity to join eligible LBS Executive Education programmes, supporting them in developing new skills, strengthening their leadership capabilities and progressing in their careers.
The initiative was announced as part of DIFC’s Emirati Women’s Month, which ran from 28 August to 28 September under the theme ‘Together We Rise Stronger and Better’. It forms part of DIFC’s wider focus on professional development and creating opportunities for women across its community.
London Business School has been part of the DIFC education ecosystem since 2007, when it established its first campus outside London in Dubai. The partnership with DIFC Academy provides members of the community with access to executive education from an internationally recognised business school.
The scholarship programme is open to UAE Nationals who are women and members of the DIFC community. Applicants are expected to demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to professional development and continuous learning. The selection process will also consider professional achievements, career goals and leadership objectives.
The scholarships cover selected LBS Executive Education programmes. Applicants can review the available programme options and scholarship requirements through the DIFC Academy’s dedicated scholarship page before applying. The application deadline is 31 January 2027, although the Academy notes that dates are subject to change.
The initiative follows other DIFC programmes supporting women’s professional development, including Women in Business Week led by the DIFC Innovation Hub, which brought together members of the DIFC community for sessions covering areas such as technology, finance, entrepreneurship, innovation and personal branding.
The new scholarships provide another opportunity for Emirati women in DIFC to access executive education and develop skills that can support their professional and leadership journeys.
