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Do you want to pursue a good graduate study at the Middle East? The Doha Institute of graduate studies in Qatar has opened its fully funded scholarships in the year 2026-2027 making it open to both domestic and international students to apply. The scholarships are perfect in the cases of individuals who would want to pursue programmes in the Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration, Development Economics, and other related disciplines. No matter which motivation strikes you, merit or financial need, the Institute will provide substantial support to the scholars including tuition, accommodation, stipends, health insurance, and so on, to allow scholars to devote all their attention to their academic and research objectives.
Key Highlights
| Feature | Details |
| Host Country | Qatar |
| University | Doha Institute for Graduate Studies |
| Degree Level | Master’s & PhD |
| Coverage / Benefits | Full or partial tuition fee coverage, accommodation, monthly stipend, health insurance, travel tickets (depending on scholarship type) |
| Eligibility | Domestic (Qatari/resident) and international students with strong academic records |
| Deadline | 15 January 2026 |
Detailed Description
The Doha Institute Scholarships 2026 is meant to bring in bright students who will study graduate programs at the Institute. Scholarships are of two kinds:
- Tamim Scholarship – It is a merit-based scholarship provided to exceptional students. Bears the entire expense such as tuition fees, lodging, allowance, health cover as well as travel allowances.
- Sanad Scholarship –Needs based, given to needy students. May are partial and full coverage, depending on situations.
In the case of PhD students, other requirements might be imposed on them including research or teaching.
Benefits
- Complete or complete cover of tuition fees.
- Free campus housing/accommodation allowance.
- Living expenses monthly stipend
- Extensive health insurance.
- In most cases travel tickets (arrival and departure).
- PhD students PhD opportunities Research/teaching assistant.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Enroll and be accepted in a Master or PhD programme in the Doha Institute.
- Be highly academic and hold a pertinent education background.
- Be a Qatar resident, Qatari, or a foreign student.
- Show neediness in financial aspects of Sanad Scholarship applicants.
- Ensure that you deliver all documents on time.
- Agree to any instructional/research obligation should it be used within the kind of scholarship.
Required Documents
- Filled in application forms of admission and scholarship.
- School grades and certificates of graduation.
- Updated CV/Resume
- Proof of English or Arabic proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS or equal)
- Personal statement/statement of purpose.
- Proposal research (Doctoral applicants)
- Letters of recommendation
- Passport or national ID copy
- Financial reports (need based applicants)
Application Process
- Register at the Doha institute admissions portal in the programme of your choice.
- Scholarship application(s): Fill in application form(s).
- Add all the necessary documents (transcripts, CV, statement of purpose, etc.).
- Get recommendation letters prepared (when necessary).
- In case of PhD, provide a research proposal.
- Turn in on time and wait until the actual outcome.
Deadline
- Application Deadline: 15 January 2026
- Academic Year Start: August 2026
How to Apply
To apply, visit the official Doha Institute for Graduate Studies admissions portal and follow the steps to submit your application for both admission and scholarships.
FAQs
1. Can international students apply?
Indeed, the scholarships are available to students of any country.
2. Are both Master’s and PhD scholarships fully funded?
There are lots of scholarships that include full tuition, accommodation, stipend, and other awards.
3. Do I need a separate scholarship application?
Yes, in most instances, you will do both admission and scholarship applications.
4. What language requirements apply?
Depending on the programme, the proof of English or Arabic proficiency is required.
5. Do PhD students have to teach?
Yes, a small number of PhDs might impose the requirement of teaching or research assistantships.
6. Can I combine this with another scholarship?
As a rule, students are not allowed to have a different significant scholarship in addition to the DI award.
