2026 DI for Graduate Studies Scholarship for International Students (Fully Funded) Deadline: 15 January 2026

Doha Institute for Graduate Studies offers a wide variety of scholarships annually to attract academically qualified students from within and outside the State of Qatar. The scholarships vary, some awarded on the basis of merit and academic competition, while others are based on financial need.

Postgraduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Postgraduate Scholarship

The Doha Institute offers 2 scholarship:

1. Tamim Scholarship
   • These scholarships based on merit and academic excellence. It is dedicated to the most distinguished Qatari, Residents and international students in the Arab world. Scholarship include full tuition fees coverage, International students from outside Qatar will benefit from having free accommodation in institute dormitories, a monthly stipend, and health insurance.
2. ?Sanad Scholarship?
   • These scholarship based on financial needs of students. It is dedicated to Qatari, Residents in Qatar and international students. Scholarship include covering a program’s fees (10 to 100 %). International students from outside Qatar will benefit from having their full tuition fees covered, in addition to free accommodation in institute dormitories, a monthly stipend, and health insurance.

Requirements for Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification

• Be a domestic or international student.
• The applicant must be accepted in the institution.
• The applicant must be unable to afford the costs of pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree and has no other scholarships.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Postgraduate Scholarship

• Students who have previously benefited from the same scholarships shall not benefit from the scholarships offered by the Institute, whether they obtained the degree or not.
• A student shall not combine the Institute’s scholarship and any other scholarship, whatever its source, except with the prior approval of the Doctoral Studies. Board
• Students who have obtained a full scholarship must commit, in return, to working for the Institute in the fields of research, teaching and any other fields that are required of them, for not less than ten hours per week during the semester. The working hours of the partial grantees are determined in proportion to the value of the scholarship, on condition that it does not exceed 15 hours per week.
• In consultation with the programs and colleges, the Doctoral Studies Board determines the required fields of work. To continue to benefit from the Institute’s scholarships, the obligations specified above must be fulfilled.

Documents Required for Application

• A Copy of official identification (Passport for International students – Qatari ID for citizens and residents of Qatar).
• A bachelor’s and master’s degree certified by official authorities.
• A bachelor’s and master’s transcripts certified by official authorities including all transferred courses if any.
• A Copy of a valid IELTS academic or TOEFL iBt test score.
• A copy of the master’s Thesis, Capstone, or a Research sample.
• A copy of statement of interest.
• A copy of preliminary doctoral dissertation proposal.
• A minimum of THREE academic reference letters to be sent via the online application form.
• A copy of updated curriculum vitae (CV).

Application Deadline

January 15, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) on admissions.dohainstitute.edu.qa to applyPlease read the following instructions carefully:

1. Create an application on the DI admission portal.
2. Applicants can submit one application only. duplicate applications will be disregarded.
3. Applicants can save their application progress and apply in several sessions.
4. Applicants are required to upload all application materials via the online portal.
5. Applicants can request references online via the online application system.
6. Referees receive the reference request automatically and can fill out the reference forms online.
7. Applicants can check the status of their references online and can remind a referee or create a new reference request even after submission of the application.

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