Scholarships

Qatar Scholarships for All Students

Global Admissions lists 11 scholarships open to All students studying in Qatar. Of these, 2 pay for everything — spanning Bachelor's (7), Master's (4), and PhD (3). Among the listed awards: Qatar Scholarships (Qatar Fund for Development), Qatar University International Students Scholarship, and Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarships (Tamim and Sanad). Deadlines cluster around March and January, and 9 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.

Scholarships listed: 11
Full-ride awards: 2
Degree levels covered: 3
Next deadlines: September · January · March

At a glance

Award	Covers	Degrees	Funder type	Next deadline	Destination
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarships (Tamim and Sanad)	Full Ride	Master's, PhD	University	January	Qatar
Qatar University International Students Scholarship	Full Ride	Bachelor's	University	March	Qatar
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Graduate Scholarship	Tuition waiver up to 100% + stipend (intl Master's ~QAR 7,00…	Master's, PhD	University	Rolling	Qatar
Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Scholarship 2026	Up to full tuition (100% for STEM PhDs), a monthly stipend,…	Master's, PhD	University	Rolling	Qatar
Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar Financial Aid and Scholarships	QF zero-interest loans for non-Qatari students + limited QF…	—	University	Rolling	Qatar
Qatar Scholarships (Qatar Fund for Development)	Hundreds of annual awards covering tuition at Qatar partner…	Bachelor's, Master's	Government	Rolling	Qatar
Qatar Foundation Merit Scholarships (Tamaiyuz and Tafawuq)	Merit awards for top continuing students; Tamaiyuz GPA 3.8+,…	Bachelor's	NGO	Rolling	Qatar
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar Financial Aid (QF Need-Based Grant and Merit Scholarships)	QF need-based grants (no repayment) up to full cost of atten…	Bachelor's	University	Rolling	Qatar
Georgetown University in Qatar Merit Scholarships and QF Need-Based Grants	Need met in full via grants; QF Merit can cover tuition, tex…	Bachelor's	University	Rolling	Qatar
Northwestern University in Qatar Merit Scholarships	Limited competitive merit awards (announced at admission) +…	Bachelor's	University	Rolling	Qatar
Texas A&M University at Qatar Scholarships (QF Scholarship and Merit-Based Scholarships)	Full renewable QF Scholarship (GPA 3.6+) + single-year merit…	Bachelor's	University	Rolling	Qatar

Qatar·University

Qatar University International Students Scholarship

Qatar University

Full Ride

Bachelor's

Open·Next: Applications close annually in late March, ahead of the Fall intake.

Qatar·University

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Graduate Scholarship

Hamad Bin Khalifa University

Tuition waiver up to 100% + stipend (intl Master's ~QAR 7,000/mo) + one airfare

Master'sPhD

Open·Next: Considered at admission; deadlines vary by program (~Feb 1 intl)

Qatar·University

Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarships (Tamim and Sanad)

Doha Institute for Graduate Studies

Full Ride

Master'sPhD

Open·Next: Opens ~September, closes mid-January (e.g. Jan 15)

Qatar·University

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Scholarship 2026

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Qatar Foundation)

Up to full tuition (100% for STEM PhDs), a monthly stipend, assistantships and one return flight.

Master'sPhD

Open·Next: HBKU typically opens a Fall intake with separate deadlines for international applicants and for Qatari nationals and residents seeking funding. Dates change each cycle, so check the official admissions calendar for the current year.

Qatar·University

Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar Financial Aid and Scholarships

Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar

QF zero-interest loans for non-Qatari students + limited QF merit scholarships

Open·Next: Aligned with MD admissions; apply online via Qatar Foundation

Qatar·Government

Qatar Scholarships (Qatar Fund for Development)

Qatar Fund for Development

Hundreds of annual awards covering tuition at Qatar partner institutions

Bachelor'sMaster's

Open·Next: Annual cycle via the Qatar Scholarships portal

Qatar·NGO

Qatar Foundation Merit Scholarships (Tamaiyuz and Tafawuq)

Qatar Foundation

Merit awards for top continuing students; Tamaiyuz GPA 3.8+, Tafawuq GPA 4.0

Bachelor's

Open·Next: Annual; for students past two semesters, apply via sch@qf.org.qa

Qatar·University

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar Financial Aid (QF Need-Based Grant and Merit Scholarships)

Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar

QF need-based grants (no repayment) up to full cost of attendance + merit awards

Bachelor's

Open·Next: Grant priority Feb 1 (RD), Nov 20 (ED); merit automatic

Qatar·University

Georgetown University in Qatar Merit Scholarships and QF Need-Based Grants

Georgetown University in Qatar

Need met in full via grants; QF Merit can cover tuition, textbooks and housing

Bachelor's

Open·Next: Annual; CSS Profile (code 4563) required each year

Qatar·University

Northwestern University in Qatar Merit Scholarships

Northwestern University in Qatar

Limited competitive merit awards (announced at admission) + QF interest-free loans

Bachelor's

Open·Next: Merit at admission; QF aid due Nov 1 (EA), Jan 15 (RD)

Qatar·University

Texas A&M University at Qatar Scholarships (QF Scholarship and Merit-Based Scholarships)

Texas A&M University at Qatar

Full renewable QF Scholarship (GPA 3.6+) + single-year merit awards + need-based aid

Bachelor's

Open·Next: QF Scholarship awarded each summer; merit reapply yearly

Deadlines coming up

January

Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarships (Tamim and Sanad)

March

Qatar University International Students Scholarship

Rolling / annual windows

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Frequently asked questions

Can All students get fully funded scholarships in Qatar?▾

Yes — 2 of the 11 scholarships listed for All students in Qatar cover the full ride, full tuition, or a complete waiver, including Qatar Scholarships (Qatar Fund for Development).

What do these scholarships cover?▾

2 cover a full ride (tuition, living costs, and often travel), 0 cover tuition in full, and 0 waive tuition entirely; the remaining 9 pay a stipend, a fixed amount, or a percentage of costs. A typical award: Full Ride.

When are the deadlines?▾

Deadlines cluster around March and January, and 9 run on a rolling or annual basis with no single fixed date.