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.
Scholarships
Scholarships in Qatar for International Students
Discover 11 scholarships available for international students looking to study in Qatar, including government-funded, university-administered, and private foundation awards.
Qatar · University 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's PhD
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 · 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's PhD
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's PhD
Open · Next: Opens ~September, closes mid-January (e.g. Jan 15)
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 · Government Qatar Scholarships (Qatar Fund for Development)
Qatar Fund for Development
Hundreds of annual awards covering tuition at Qatar partner institutions
Bachelor's Master's
Open · Next: Annual cycle via the Qatar Scholarships portal
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