Student Scholarships

Qatar University offers this scholarship to the admitted students in the university who apply directly to the university. The nominated students may receive these scholarships during the Fall and Spring semester of the same academic year, though they are not allowed to transfer the scholarship to the next academic year. There are two types of these scholarships which are internal and external, the first for Qatar residents, the second for students from outside of Qatar. Benefits can include exemption from textbook and tuition fees, provision of accommodation and annual round trip air fare ticket.

Eligibility requirements: letter of acceptance from Qatar University and excellent high school grades, must be used in the same semester.

These scholarships include exemption from tuition fees and free accommodation from the University and are offered to students of GCC countries who hold the High School Certificate or its equivalent in their countries or any other country with the exception of Qatar. A number of scholarships are allocated to each GCC country. Such scholarships can be postponed to the second term in the same academic year, but not to the next academic year.

Eligibility requirements: must obtain letter from embassy addressed to Qatar University requesting consideration for this specific scholarship. Must meet course requirements.

The admission process to this scholarship is handled by the Scholarships and International Admissions Section in coordinating with the Arabic for Non-Native Speakers Programme. The student can apply to this programme as a personal applicant or the student can be nominated by one of the organisations which have an established agreement with Qatar University and admitted by the President of Qatar University to grant scholarship on annual basis. The programme duration is one academic year.

CMU-Q provides a world-class financial aid program to its admitted students. The QF CMU-Q need-based grant program provides grant aid to students of all nationalities through the Qatar Foundation. Grants (aid with no repayment) of up to the full cost of attendance are made to families based on their unique financial circumstances.

A limited number of merit scholarships are awarded annually to the most academically promising applicants. These awards can be combined with need-based grants from the grant programme. To be considered for merit scholarships, students should submit the grant application. Students are notified of any merit scholarship awards at the same time they receive their initial Financial Award Letter. Awards are made in a similar manner to admission decisions with a holistic process involving many factors.

The Qatar Foundation offers annual merit-based scholarships for returning students.

Eligibility requirements: full-time student, completion of two semesters with a GPA of 3.6 or higher.

Tuition waivers or partial scholarships are offered by Hamad Bin Khalifa University colleges on a competitive basis. Award letters are offered before admission and students accepting the awards are required to sign a scholarship agreement. Eligibility and conditions vary between each college/programme.

The Qatar Foundation offers annual merit-based scholarships for returning students.

Eligibility requirements: full-time student, completion of two semesters with a GPA of 3.6 or higher.

Texas A&M in Qatar, with support from the Texas A&M University in Qatar Association of Former Students, provides a limited number of merit-based scholarships to students who have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Texas A&M in Qatar scholarships are single-year awards and students are encouraged to reapply annually.

The Qatar Foundation offers annual merit-based scholarships for returning students.

Eligibility requirements: full-time student, completion of two semesters with a GPA of 3.6 or higher.

The Qatar Foundation offers annual merit-based scholarships for returning students.

Eligibility requirements: full-time student, completion of two semesters with a GPA of 3.6 or higher.