Qatar Government Scholarships (Qatar Scholarships Initiative)
Organization: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) & Partner Universities
Host country: Qatar
Degree level: Undergraduate, Masters, Doctoral
Funding: Fully Funded
Deadline: February 25, 2026
Eligible countries: Developing Countries, ODA Recipients
Fields of study: All Subjects
The Qatar Scholarships (QS) initiative is a program spearheaded by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) in cooperation with prestigious educational institutions in Qatar. It offers grants for tertiary and higher education programs to international applicants from developing countries (ODA recipients). The program aims to build an international community of leaders committed to promoting peaceful, inclusive, and sustainable societies.
Benefits
Full tuition fee coverage
Monthly living allowance
Student housing (accommodation)
Annual round-trip airfare
Health insurance
Eligibility
Must be a national of an Official Development Assistance (ODA) country
Must have an unconditional admission offer from a partner university
Must meet the specific academic requirements of the partner institution
Requirements
Official Academic Transcripts
Valid Passport
Admission Offer from Partner University
Reference Letters
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Personal Statement
Health Certificate
Recommendation Letters
Programs of Study
Academic programs at Qatar University
Programs at Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Programs at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Programs at Lusail University
Application Process
Apply directly to a partner university (QU, HBKU, Doha Institute, etc.)
Secure an unconditional offer of admission
The university nominates eligible candidates to the Qatar Scholarships committee
Final selection is made by QFFD
How to Apply
Visit the website of a partner university (e.g., Qatar University or HBKU)
Follow their specific admission procedure for international students
Ensure you indicate interest in scholarship funding during admission application
Selection Process
Academic merit review by the partner university
Nomination by the university to QFFD
Final approval based on development goals and diversity