2025 Doha Institute Fully Funded Graduate Scholarships

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies offers a wide range of merit-based scholarships to Qatari and international students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. This scholarship provides comprehensive financial support, eliminating financial barriers to higher education. Eligible students can apply before January 15, 2025. Learn more about the Doha Institute Scholarship 2025 below.

About the Doha Institute Scholarship

Established by the Doha Institute, this scholarship offers financial assistance to both international and domestic students. Support covers tuition fees, accommodation, health insurance, and two round-trip air tickets to the student’s home country upon graduation. Eligibility requires enrollment in a graduate program at the Institute and a record of academic excellence. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need.

Objective of the Doha Institute Scholarship

The primary goal of the Doha Institute Scholarship is to support international students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. This scholarship ensures full-time study without financial strain, including full tuition coverage, free on-campus accommodation, and a monthly stipend. Eligible students can apply before the deadline; the academic session begins August 17, 2025, with applications due January 15, 2025.

Key Highlights of the Doha Institute Scholarship

Name of the scholarship	Doha Institute Scholarship
Offered by	Doha Institute
Eligible students	All international students
Benefits	Financial assistance
Application Method	Online
Academic Year	2025-26
Official website	https://www.dohainstitute.edu.qa/en/Admissions-Office/Pages/Scholarships.aspx

Master’s Program

The Doha Institute offers the Doha Institute Scholarship for master’s programs to domestic and international students. This scholarship covers full tuition, provides free on-campus accommodation, a monthly stipend, and health insurance. It encompasses the Tamim and Sanad scholarships. Eligible students can apply before January 15, 2025, for the 2025-26 academic year, beginning August 17, 2025.

Doctoral Studies

The Doha Institute’s doctoral scholarship program is a three-phase process. Phase one awards scholarships based on established eligibility criteria for both domestic and international students. Phase two awards scholarships to students achieving a 3.5 GPA in phase one. Phase three involves dissertation preparation and a comprehensive examination. Applications are due January 15, 2025, for the 2025-26 academic year.

Eligibility Criteria for the Doha Institute Scholarship

For Master’s Programs

• Applicant must be a domestic or international student.
• Applicant must not receive funding from another scholarship.
• Candidates must have strong academic records.
• The institute reserves the right to revoke scholarships for non-compliance.
• Previous recipients of this scholarship are ineligible.

For Doctoral Programs

• Candidate must demonstrate genuine financial need.
• Applicant must be a domestic or international student.
• Applicant must not receive funding from another scholarship.
• Candidates must have strong academic records.
• The institute reserves the right to revoke scholarships for non-compliance.
• Students require an overall GPA of 3.5.

Fields of Study

• Public policy
• Development economics
• Public administration
• Executive master of public administration
• History
• Media studies
• Critical security studies
• Political Science and international relations
• Linguistics and Arabic lexicography
• Sociology
• Public administration
• Clinical psychology
• Comparative literature
• Conflict management and humanitarian action
• Critical security studies
• History
• Human rights
• Journalism
• Social work
• Sociology and anthropology

Financial Assistance

• Full tuition coverage
• Free on-campus accommodation
• Monthly stipend
• Health insurance

Required Documents

• Academic transcripts
• Proof of residence
• Income verification
• Scanned passport copy
• Scanned visa copy
• Passport-sized photograph
• Mobile phone number

Important Dates

Online Application Deadline	January 15, 2025
Start Date of Academic Year 2025-26	August 17, 2025

Selection Process

• Selection is based on merit and academic achievement.
• Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need.
• Applicants must not receive funding from other scholarships.
• Applicants cannot be enrolled in executive master’s, diploma, or specialized certificate programs at the institute.

Application Process

• Step 1: Visit the Doha Institute Website.

• Step 2: Carefully review the instructions.
• Step 3: Click the Apply button.

• Step 4: A new page will open.
• Step 5: Select the New Applicant Registration option.

• Step 6: Complete the registration form.
• Step 7: Submit the form and required documents.
• Step 8: Click submit.
• Step 9: You have successfully applied.

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