Doha Institute Scholarships
Full and partial merit and need-based scholarships at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (Qatar), covering master's study in humanities and social sciences. Programs taught primarily in Arabic.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s
Destination
Qatar
Funding
Tamim (merit): full tuition, housing, monthly stipend, health insurance, round-trip airfare. Sanad (need-based): 10–100% tuition waiver, plus accommodation, stipend, health support, and travel (amount proportional to demonstrated need).
Eligible applicants
Applicants to Doha Institute master's programs; open to Qatari, resident, and international applicants; Arabic and English proficiency required; GPA 3.0/4.0
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Overview
Doha Institute Scholarships is offered by Doha Institute for Graduate Studies for Master’s study in Qatar. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition (Tamim merit scholarship)
May be included
Monthly living stipend
May be included
University housing
May be included
Health insurance
May be included
Round-trip airfare
May be included
Partial tuition waiver (Sanad, 10–100%)
May be included
Tamim (merit): full tuition, housing, monthly stipend, health insurance, round-trip airfare. Sanad (need-based): 10–100% tuition waiver, plus accommodation, stipend, health support, and travel (amount proportional to demonstrated need). 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
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and Qatari, scheme-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Bachelor's degree completed (or completable by August 1, 2027) with minimum GPA 3.0/4.0
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic required (or evidence of English-taught prior degree); Arabic proficiency strongly advised (non-Arabic speakers may need to pass an Arabic language test)
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needConditional
- Sanad scholarship requires financial need assessment; Tamim is merit-based
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Qatar
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Applicants to Doha Institute master's programs; open to Qatari, resident, and international applicants; Arabic and English proficiency required; GPA 3.0/4.0. Doha Institute for Graduate Studies also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Applicants to Doha Institute master's programs; open to Qatari, resident, and international applicants; Arabic and English proficiency required; GPA 3.0/4.0
Study route
- Master’s study in Qatar
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Applicants to Doha Institute master's programs; open to Qatari, resident, and international applicants; Arabic and English proficiency required; GPA 3.0/4.0. Doha Institute for Graduate Studies also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
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
- Online admission application
- Bachelor's degree transcript (GPA 3.0/4.0+)
- English proficiency certificate (TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent)
- Personal statement / statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
How to apply
- 1
Apply for admission at dohainstitute.edu.qa/en/admissions/ before January 15, 2027
- 2
If eligible, receive a scholarship application form from the Admissions Office
- 3
Complete Arabic language assessment if required
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; 2027/28 cycle portal opens September 2026; deadline January 15, 2027; studies begin August 2027.
The listed deadline is January 15, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 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?
The listed deadline is January 15, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
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.