Qatar University offers full scholarships to international applicants for undergraduate programs.
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Academic scholarships are not available to visiting students, students transferring from other colleges to Qatar University, non-degree candidates, or those pursuing a second bachelor’s degree.
Candidates who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply for this scholarship during the designated application period. Candidates are evaluated on their qualifications and accomplishments as part of a competitive evaluation procedure that determines who gets this distinguished award.
Qatar University Scholarships Overview
| Scholarship Type | Scholarship Program | Targeted Category | Benefits | Key Requirements | How to Apply |
| Competitive Scholarships | Admission Scholarship | Residents of Qatar applying for a Bachelor’s degree | – Tuition fee exemption – Textbook fee exemption | – High school certificate or equivalent – Final acceptance in QU – Must maintain GPA ≥ 3.0 | Apply online via the admission portal during the announced period. |
| Competitive Scholarships | International Students Scholarship | International students applying for undergraduate programs | – Tuition & textbook fee exemption – 500 QR monthly allowance – Student housing (2 per room) – Annual airfare – Residence permit | – High school certificate (min. 95%) – Final admission in QU – GPA ≥ 3.0 | Apply online via admission portal and send original transcript to QU Admissions Dept., Doha. |
| Competitive Scholarships | H.H. the Emir of Qatar’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence | Students with outstanding Qatari Secondary Education results | – Tuition & textbook fee exemption – 1,000 QR monthly stipend (9 months/year) | – Qatari certificate (≥95%) – Fresh secondary school graduate – Fall intake only | Apply for admission scholarship; top achievers automatically considered. |
| Competitive Scholarships | Outstanding Performance Scholarship | Current QU undergraduates | – Tuition fee exemption | – Must be enrolled at QU – GPA ≥ 3.50 – ≥ 30 credit hours completed | Apply via myBanner Self-Service during the announced period. |
| Competitive Scholarships | GCC States Scholarship (Embassies) | Students from GCC states (excluding Qatar) | – Tuition fee exemption – Student housing (2 per room) | – Meet college admission requirements – Embassy nomination letter | Apply through embassy after receiving final admission decision. |
| Non-Competitive Scholarships | GCC Qatari Certificate Scholarship | GCC students with Qatari high school certificate | – Tuition fee exemption | – Qatari certificate holder – Meet admission requirements | Apply via online admission portal during announced period. |
| Non-Competitive Scholarships | Children of Qatar University Employees Scholarship | Children of full-time QU employees | – Tuition fee exemption (max 3 children per employee) | – High school certificate – Parent must be a QU staff – Meet admission requirements | Apply online; upload birth certificate (if mother is employee) and parent’s ID. |
| Other Scholarships | Arabic for Non-Native Speakers Scholarship | Non-native Arabic speakers nominated by partner organizations | – Full tuition coverage for one academic year | – Must be nominated by a partner institution | Apply through the Arabic for Non-Native Speakers Program page. |
| Other Scholarships | College of Education Diploma Scholarships | Diploma students under Ministry of Education or related govt. bodies | – Tuition fee exemption only | – Meet college admission requirements – Employed by Ministry of Education | Apply online with proof of employment and ID card/passport. |
How to Apply for the 2026 Qatar University Scholarship:
Interested candidates should do the actions listed below to apply for the undergraduate Qatar University Scholarship:
- During the specified application period, use the online admission application to apply for admission and scholarships.
- Following the online scholarship application deadline, your application will be reviewed.
- If you are nominated, you will receive an initial conditional acceptance letter.
- The institution will apply for visas after making an admissions decision, and students will be informed as appropriate.
- Students will get an email with the final admissions and scholarship decisions in accordance with the specified timeline.
- Please be aware that during the application period, international students must provide the original high school transcript along with the necessary paperwork.
