Funding & benefits
Full tuition coverage
Airfare / travel support
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
The award covers tuition and textbook fees, provides student housing with two roommates and campus transport, and includes a 500 QR monthly salary plus an annual round-trip airfare ticket. It is available only to international students applying directly to undergraduate programs, excluding transfers, visiting students, non-degree applicants, and those seeking a second bachelor's degree. Applicants must be at least 30 years old, hold a high school certificate, and submit final 11th-grade and first-semester 12th-grade transcripts with a minimum 80% average. The application requires two recommendation letters, a letter from the embassy, and an interview, with the scholarship lasting for one academic year.
Depending on the award tier or route, verified benefits include Full tuition coverage, travel support. The opportunity currently maps to study areas including All study areas. There is no separate scholarship application: scholarship consideration is tied to the official admission/application process. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Secondary school qualification meeting Qatar University undergraduate admission criteria.
- For international students applying from outside Qatar to eligible undergraduate programmes.
- The applicant must have a high school certificate or its equivalent.; The applicant must meet the admission requirements for the college that they applied to.; Obtain a letter from the embassy addressed to Qatar University requesting consideration for this specific scholarship.; Applicant cannot benefit from this scholarship and another sponsorship/scholarship simultaneously.; A minimum high school average of 95%.; Applicant must receive the final acceptance in the university.; The scholarship should be utilized starting from the semester in which the scholarship was awarded. The start of the study can be postponed for one semester, if necessary, conditional of approval of the scholarship committee. If the student does not pass his/her first semester, the scholarship will be canceled and the student will be informed by QU email.; Applicant should not get benefit from this scholarship and another sponsorship/scholarship simultaneously.; The student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.; The student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours per semester.; The student must remain registered continuously (in Fall and Spring) until graduation.; The student should not exceed the period for graduation according to his/her study plan.; Recipients of the scholarship are expected to adhere to academic regulations, policies, and procedures of Qatar University.; Must abide to the General Conditions to keep the scholarship.; Upon receiving the applications, the scholarship committee may consider the applicant’s standard test scores in English (IELTS or TOEFL) and in Mathematics (SAT, ACT, QU Math Placer) or other test scores selected by the committee.; Required Documents; Applicants for this scholarship are not required to submit any documents except the documents required for admission.; How to Apply; International students applicants may apply to this scholarship through the online admission application in the “Scholarship Application” section during the announced application period. International students must submit the original high school transcript and required documents during the application period for international students to Qatar University to the following address:; Admissions Department Qatar University P.O. Box 2713 Doha, Qatar; Application and evaluation procedures:; Students apply for admission and scholarships online using the online admission application during the announced application period.; The applicants will be evaluated after the deadline of the online scholarship application. An initial conditional acceptance letter will be sent to the nominated students.; After receiving admission decision in the university, the university will apply for visas and the students will be notified accordingly. Requirements: The applicant must have a high school certificate or its equivalent.; The applicant must meet the admission requirements for the college that they applied to.; Obtain a letter from the embassy addressed to Qatar University requesting consideration for this specific scholarship.; Applicant cannot benefit from this scholarship and another sponsorship/scholarship simultaneously.; A minimum high school average of 95%.; Applicant must receive the final acceptance in the university.; The scholarship should be utilized starting from the semester in which the scholarship was awarded. The start of the study can be postponed for one semester, if necessary, conditional of approval of the scholarship committee. If the student does not pass his/her first semester, the scholarship will be canceled and the student will be informed by QU email.; Applicant should not get benefit from this scholarship and another sponsorship/scholarship simultaneously.; The student must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.; The student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours per semester.; The student must remain registered continuously (in Fall and Spring) until graduation.; The student
Transfer students, visiting students, non-degree applicants and applicants seeking a second bachelor degree are not eligible for this scholarship.
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at Undergraduate level working in All study areas. On nationality, the record states: For international students applying from outside Qatar to eligible undergraduate programmes. Expect to prepare 6 documents (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: Undergraduate.
- Study area: All study areas.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: For international students applying from outside Qatar to eligible undergraduate programmes..
- Prior degree / academic background: Secondary school qualification meeting Qatar University undergraduate admission criteria..
- Funding package: fully funded.
- Study destination: Qatar.
Review carefully if
- Transfer students, visiting students, non-degree applicants and applicants seeking a second bachelor degree are not eligible for this scholarship.
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- Transcript Requirement
- Applicant must submit the final transcript of the 11th grade with a minimum average of 80%.
- Applicant must submit the final transcript of the first semester of the 12th grade with a minimum average of 80%.
- Applicant must provide a minimum of two letters of recommendation to support the application from prestigious entities relevant to the area of talent.
- Applicant must upload a minimum of two recommendation letters through the online admission application from recognized entities relevant to the area of talent to support the application.
- Copy of ID card or passport (identification card).
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is Qatar University International Students Scholarship fully funded?
Yes. The verified funding record classifies it as fully funded.
Which nationalities are eligible?
Yes. The eligibility record states: For international students applying from outside Qatar to eligible undergraduate programmes.
Which degree level does Qatar University International Students Scholarship support?
It is for Undergraduate level applicants at Qatar University in Qatar.
Is Qatar University International Students Scholarship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 25 March 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
How do I apply?
Apply for Qatar University undergraduate admission and the International Students Scholarship through the online admission application.
Do I need a separate scholarship application?
No, consideration is automatic with the main application; no separate scholarship form is needed.
Which documents does Qatar University ask for?
The official page lists 6 items: Transcript Requirement, Applicant must submit the final transcript of the 11th grade with a minimum average of 80%, Applicant must submit the final transcript of the first semester of the 12th grade with a minimum average of 80%, Applicant must provide a minimum of two letters of recommendation to support the application from prestigious entities relevant to the area of talent, Applicant must upload a minimum of two recommendation letters through the online admission application from recognized entities relevant to the area of talent to support the application, Copy of ID card or passport (identification card).
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from Qatar University's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 17 Aug 2026 · Verified Aug 17, 2026
About Qatar University
Qatar University is based in Qatar and publishes this opportunity on its own official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier reads directly.