Applications are now open for the Qatar Government Scholarship 2026, a fully funded scholarship programme for Qatari citizens who wish to pursue undergraduate, master’s, or PhD studies in Qatar or at top universities abroad.
The scholarship covers tuition and provides generous monthly stipends, travel allowances, airfare, and other financial benefits depending on the programme.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Qatar
- Sponsor: Government of Qatar
- Study Level: Undergraduate, Master’s & PhD
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Eligible Applicants: Qatari Citizens
- Application Deadline: 15 August 2026
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants may receive:
- Monthly stipend of up to QAR 8,000
- Monthly travel allowance of up to QAR 12,000
- Annual economy or business-class airfare
- One-time pre-departure allowance of up to QAR 40,000
- Job placement opportunities for selected programmes
- Study period counted towards government service
- Additional salary and benefits for eligible programmes such as Medicine and Nuclear Engineering
Eligible Programmes
The scholarship supports:
- Undergraduate degrees
- Master’s degrees
- PhD programmes
Both local (within Qatar) and international scholarships are available.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be Qatari citizens
- Be medically fit and of good conduct
- Meet the age requirements for their programme
- Meet the required academic qualifications
- Hold an unconditional admission offer from an approved university
- Meet English language requirements (IELTS/TOEFL) where applicable
Additional conditions apply depending on whether you are applying for undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
Required Documents
Applicants will need:
- Unconditional admission letter from an approved university
- Qatar ID (QID)
- Academic certificates and transcripts
- Passport copy
- Bank account details (IBAN)
- Medical and police clearance certificates
- Additional supporting documents depending on the programme
How to Apply
Interested applicants should:
- Obtain an unconditional admission offer from an approved university.
- Meet the required English language requirements (if applicable).
- Create an account on the Qatar Government Scholarship portal.
- Complete the online application and upload all required documents.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
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