HBKU Graduate Scholarships and Stipends
Tuition waivers (60 to 100 percent for most research degrees) and monthly stipends for admitted graduate students, with one round-trip flight for international students.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Qatar
Funding
Tuition waivers: 100% for PhD, 75% for STEM MS, 60% for SHAPE MS/MA and JD. International stipend: 7,000 QAR per month for 21 months (master's) or 9,000 QAR per month for 45 months (PhD). Stipend holders work as RAs about 10 hours a week.
Eligible applicants
Admitted full-time graduate students (merit or need)
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Overview
HBKU Graduate Scholarships and Stipends is offered by Hamad Bin Khalifa University for Master’s, PhD study in Qatar. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition waiver
May be included
Monthly stipend
May be included
Round-trip airfare
Included
Accommodation
Not included
Meals
Not included
Tuition waivers: 100% for PhD, 75% for STEM MS, 60% for SHAPE MS/MA and JD. International stipend: 7,000 QAR per month for 21 months (master's) or 9,000 QAR per month for 45 months (PhD). Stipend holders work as RAs about 10 hours a week. 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
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Admitted full-time graduate students (merit or need).
- International eligibility
- International students receive one round-trip ticket (inbound at the start, outbound at graduation). Housing is the student's responsibility.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Good academic standing; reviewed annually.
- 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
- Merit or financial need.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Qatar
Official eligibility summary
Awards depend on available funds and are based on merit or financial need; they are not guaranteed. Stipends go to full-time students who work as research and/or teaching assistants. No separate scholarship application is needed; applicants are considered during admission.
Applicant profile
- Admitted full-time graduate students (merit or need)
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Qatar
Current-cycle criteria
- Awards depend on available funds and are based on merit or financial need; they are not guaranteed. Stipends go to full-time students who work as research and/or teaching assistants. No separate scholarship application is needed; applicants are considered during admission.
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
- Graduate admission application documents
How to apply
- 1
Apply to your HBKU graduate programme through graduate admissions.
- 2
Be considered for funding automatically during admission; no separate scholarship form.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Considered during admissions; the page lists no scholarship deadlines.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
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.