Qatar Government Scholarships 2025–2026 Application open

Qatar Government Scholarships 2025–2026 (Fully Funded) – Undergraduate Programs

The Qatar Government Scholarships 2025–2026 are now open for applications. Offered by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, these prestigious and fully funded scholarships are available for Qatari students pursuing undergraduate studies in Qatar or abroad.

The scholarship initiative supports Qatar’s National Vision by investing in human capital, fostering academic excellence, and building a skilled, future-ready workforce.

Host Country: Qatar
Scholarship Provider: Ministry of Education and Higher Education – Qatar
Study Level: Undergraduate
Eligible Applicants: Qatari Nationals
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025

Available Scholarship Programs

The 2025–2026 scholarship cycle includes three major programs:

1. The Amiri Scholarship Programme

For top-performing students accepted into the world’s top 24 universities or top five universities in Qatar. Fields prioritized include medicine, engineering, and innovation.

2. The Abroad Scholarship Programme

Provides opportunities to study at leading global institutions across countries like the USA, UK, Canada, Japan, and Australia. Open to all disciplines, including education, sports, arts, and professional diplomas.

3. The Local Scholarship Programme (includes the Tomouh Program)

Supports undergraduate studies at accredited Qatari universities, particularly those in Education City. Fields include medicine, engineering, health sciences, and applied sciences.

Academic Fields Covered

Scholarships are available across all academic disciplines, including but not limited to:

• Medicine

• Engineering

• Computer Science

• Health Sciences

• Education

• Applied Sciences

• Sports and Creative Industries

• Professional Diplomas

Scholarship Benefits

Amiri Scholarship & Medicine Abroad

• QAR 8,000–12,000/month (basic + travel allowance)

• QAR 40,000 pre-travel grant

• Two business class air tickets per year

• Study years counted toward national service

General Abroad Scholarships

• QAR 8,000/month (basic allowance)

• QAR 6,000/month (travel allowance)

• QAR 25,000 pre-travel bonus

• Annual flight tickets

Local Scholarship Monthly Allowances

• List 1 (QAR 10,000): Medicine, Education, Emergency Response

• List 2 (QAR 8,000): Engineering, Computer Science, Health Sciences

• List 3 (QAR 6,000): Applied Sciences and Arts

• List 4 (QAR 4,000): Professional Diplomas

Key Objectives of the Scholarship Plan

• Enhance National Talent Development

• Support Economic Growth through Education

• Ensure Equal Access to Higher Education

• Promote Diversity in Academic Disciplines

• Align Skills with National Strategic Needs

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Qatar Government Scholarships, applicants must:

• Be a Qatari national

• Possess a high school diploma or higher qualification

• Meet the required academic performance standards

• Apply to approved universities and programs

Application Timeline

• Application Open Date: July 1, 2025

• Application Deadline: September 30, 2025

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official government scholarship portal:

All applications must be submitted before the September 30, 2025 deadline.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who is eligible to apply for the Qatar Government Scholarships?

Only Qatari citizens who have completed high school or higher education are eligible for these scholarships.

2. Can I apply to any university abroad?

Yes. The new policy permits students to pursue any academic specialization abroad, including areas like education and professional diplomas that were previously limited to local institutions.

3. What distinguishes the Amiri Scholarship Programme?

The Amiri Scholarship is designed for high-achieving students. Benefits include up to QAR 12,000/month, QAR 40,000 travel grant, business class flights, and national service credit.

4. Are non-Qatari students eligible?

No. The program is exclusively open to Qatari nationals. Non-citizens are not eligible to apply.

5. What are the benefits of local scholarships?

Local scholarships offer monthly stipends ranging from QAR 4,000 to QAR 10,000, based on the field of study, and are applicable to accredited universities in Qatar.

6. Which disciplines are considered priority fields?

Priority areas include medicine, engineering, education, computer science, health sciences, emergency response, and innovation-related fields.