Qatar Foundation Need-Based Grant at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Non-repayable need-based grants, up to full cost of attendance, for admitted CMU-Q students of all nationalities; applying also puts you in line for merit scholarships.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Qatar
Funding
Grants need no repayment and can cover up to the full cost of attendance.
Eligible applicants
Admitted CMU-Q undergraduates of all nationalities, based on need
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Overview
Qatar Foundation Need-Based Grant at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is offered by Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar for Undergraduate study in Qatar. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Up to full cost of attendance
May be included
Grants need no repayment and can cover up to the full cost of attendance. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- All nationalities.
- International eligibility
- Early Decision admits from outside Qatar cannot receive aid; use Regular Decision.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Need-based, assessed from family income and assets.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Qatar
Official eligibility summary
Open to admitted students of all nationalities; awards depend on family finances. International applicants outside Qatar are not eligible for aid in the Early Decision round. Applying for the grant is required to be considered for merit scholarship funds.
Applicant profile
- Admitted CMU-Q undergraduates of all nationalities, based on need
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Qatar
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to admitted students of all nationalities; awards depend on family finances. International applicants outside Qatar are not eligible for aid in the Early Decision round. Applying for the grant is required to be considered for merit scholarship funds.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Passports and residence permits
- Income and asset records, bank statements
- Three signed forms
- Business and tax documents
How to apply
- 1
Apply to CMU-Q via Common App.
- 2
Apply for the QF Need-Based Grant through the FAS portal.
- 3
Upload required documents as PDFs under 2 MB.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Priority deadlines 20 November (Early Decision) and 1 February (Regular Decision); QF accepts applications from the first week of November. The page gives no year.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.