Qatar Government Full Scholarships 2025–2026 for Qatari Citizens
- Omran Aburayya
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
If you’re a Qatari national with outstanding academic credentials and ready to pursue higher education domestically or internationally, the Qatar Government Scholarships 2025–2026 might be your pathway to success. Launched by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, these fully funded scholarships offer exceptional opportunities across diploma, undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies through three key tracks: the prestigious Amiri Programme, the comprehensive Abroad Scholarship Programme, and the flexible Local Scholarship Programme (including the Tomouh initiative). Applications are now open—don’t miss the chance to expand your horizons.
🎓 Scholarship Summary
Location: Local (Qatar) and abroad
Study Levels: Diploma, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral
Target Group: Qatari citizens with high school diplomas or higher; top achievers receive special benefits
Fields of Study: Wide range including medicine, engineering, education, professional diplomas, sports, creative industries, and more
Scholarship Tracks & Benefits:
Amiri Scholarship Programme: Study at top 24 global universities or five elite local institutions; includes QAR 8,000–12,000/month, QAR 40,000 pre-travel grant, two business-class tickets per year, and national service credit
Abroad Scholarship Programme: Covers all disciplines, offers QAR 8,000/month + QAR 6,000 travel allowance, QAR 25,000 pre-travel bonus, and annual flight tickets
Local Scholarship Programme (Tomouh included): Stipends based on discipline—from QAR 4,000 to QAR 10,000/month depending on field
Application Period: July 1 to September 30, 2025
Eligible To: Qatari nationals with required academic performance and acceptance into approved universities/programs
📚 Program Overview
The Qatar Government Scholarship Plan is grounded in four strategic pillars—quality, diversity, excellence, and national alignment. It channels resources into developing human capital, providing educational opportunities that support the nation’s socio-economic growth and the Qatar National Vision 2030 . The plan includes:
Amiri Programme: For top-performing secondary school graduates; covers premier universities internationally and locally, especially in high-need disciplines like medicine and engineering .
Abroad Programme: Open to competitive applicants aiming for top 200-ranked global universities; includes a diverse range of fields and strong financial support .
Local Programme (including Tomouh): Supports study at Qatar's higher education institutions across key fields prioritized by the labor market .
Additionally, the full plan incentivizes the top ten performers in scientific, literary, and specialized tracks with enhanced benefits to foster continued academic excellence .
🎁 Benefits
Amiri Programme:
QAR 8,000–12,000/month (basic + travel)
QAR 40,000 one-time pre-travel grant
Two business-class flight tickets annually
Study duration counts toward national service obligations
Abroad Programme:
QAR 8,000/month basic allowance
QAR 6,000/month travel allowance
QAR 25,000 pre-travel bonus
Yearly flight tickets for study trips
Local Programme:
List 1: QAR 10,000/month (Medicine, Education, Emergency Response)
List 2: QAR 8,000/month (Engineering, Computer Science, Health Sciences)
List 3: QAR 6,000/month (Applied Sciences, Arts)
List 4: QAR 4,000/month (Professional Diplomas)
These benefits uphold the goals of economic growth, equitable access, and talent development across priority sectors .
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Must be a Qatari citizen with good conduct and medically fit
Possess a valid high school diploma or higher qualification
Demonstrate high academic performance; top-tier criteria apply for Amiri and Abroad tracks
Secure conditional/unconditional acceptance into an approved university/program
Meet age and employment requirements—e.g., under 25 for outbound scholarships; not employed in public/private sector; male applicants need clearance from National Service Academy
Post-graduation, recipients must serve in a public sector institution for a period equivalent to the scholarship duration or face contractual penalties
Application Procedure
Application Window: July 1 to September 30, 2025
Apply via the official portal: scholarship.edu.gov.qa
Select your preferred scholarship track (Amiri, Abroad, or Local/Tomouh)
Submit required documents:
Completed application form
Qatari ID card (both sides)
High school diploma and transcripts
Acceptance letter from eligible university
Medical, conduct, and IBAN bank statements
Additional documents depending on program (e.g., service academy clearance for males)
Await notification from the Ministry
Plan to fulfill post-scholarship service requirements as stipulated in the scholarship agreement
