The Qatar Government Scholarship offers eligible students the opportunity to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies through fully supported government scholarship programmes. Managed by Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the initiative aims to prepare highly skilled graduates who will contribute to national development while gaining access to quality education in Qatar and abroad.
The scholarship programme includes the Amiri Scholarship, overseas scholarships and scholarships at Education City universities. Applications for the first registration phase are currently open.
Scholarship Benefits
The Qatar Government Scholarship supports students through government-funded study opportunities at accredited universities in Qatar and overseas.
The programme aims to:
- Provide access to quality higher education.
- Encourage students to study priority disciplines.
- Support admission to globally ranked universities.
- Develop qualified professionals for the country’s workforce.
- Promote equal educational opportunities and talent development.
Available Study Programmes
The scholarship supports both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
Priority fields include:
- Education
- Medicine
- Nuclear Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
Students may also apply for other approved fields of study available through the government scholarship programme.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the scholarship requirements set by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
For postgraduate scholarships, applicants are expected to have:
- An unconditional admission letter from an approved university.
- Previous academic qualifications required for admission.
- Any additional approvals required by the scholarship programme.
Applicants should also meet the admission requirements of their chosen university.
Required Documents
Postgraduate applicants are required to prepare:
- Unconditional admission letter from an approved university.
- Personal identification document.
- Previous degree certificate.
- Academic transcript.
- Employer nomination letter (where applicable).
- Approval from the Civil Service and Government Development Bureau.
- Local bank certificate showing the applicant’s IBAN (for students studying outside Qatar).
Additional documents may be requested during the application process.
How to Apply
Applicants should:
- Create an account on the official scholarship portal.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Monitor the application status through the same portal.
Application Deadline
August 15, 2026