Qatar Government Scholarships 2027: Fully Funded Complete Guide

One of the most generous government scholarship programmes in the world has officially opened for the 2026–2027 academic year. Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has launched its annual Government Scholarship Plan, introducing new academic pathways and expanded financial support aimed at building national expertise in priority sectors. If you are a Qatari national who has completed your high school diploma, this guide covers everything you need to know before applications open on 1 July 2026.

What Is the Qatar Government Scholarship?

The Qatar Government Scholarship is a fully funded programme administered by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education. It supports eligible Qatari students in pursuing bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and diploma-level studies at top universities both within Qatar and abroad in countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, and Australia.

The plan is built around four strategic objectives: economic growth, equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion, and talent development, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Third National Development Strategy.

The 2026–2027 cycle introduces some notable new additions, including a dedicated scholarship track for students with disabilities, enabling them to enroll in specialized international universities, and a bridging programme allowing students from the humanities track to transition into scientific disciplines. Priority fields this year include nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, and clinical psychology.

The Three Scholarship Programmes

1. The Amiri Scholarship Programme

The Amiri Scholarship is the flagship and most prestigious track. It provides scholarships to outstanding students with the highest grades in high school at the top-ranking 24 universities worldwide, in addition to five local universities on the approved scholarship lists. Applications for this track open from 1 July to 15 August 2026.

Benefits under the Amiri Scholarship:

QAR 8,000 – 12,000 per month in basic and travel allowances
QAR 40,000 one-time pre-travel grant
Business class air tickets, two per year
Study years counted toward national service

This is the track for top-performing students. If your high school GPA puts you among the highest achievers, this is the one to target.

2. The Abroad Scholarship Programme

This programme covers study at international universities beyond the Amiri list. It covers all disciplines, including newly added tracks in education, professional diplomas, sports, and creative industries subjects that were previously restricted to local study only.

Benefits:

QAR 8,000/month basic allowance
QAR 6,000/month travel allowance
QAR 25,000 pre-travel bonus
Annual flight tickets included

Destination countries include the USA, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia, and other approved nations.

3. The Local Scholarship Programme (including the Tomouh Program)

For students who prefer to study within Qatar, the Local Scholarship Programme supports enrolment at institutions inside the country particularly Education City universities across medicine, engineering, computer science, health sciences, applied sciences, and more. The Tomouh programme specifically targets teacher training and diploma-level qualifications.

Monthly allowances under the Local Programme:

QAR 10,000/month: Medicine, education, emergency response (List 1)
QAR 8,000/month: Engineering, computer science, health sciences (List 2)
QAR 6,000/month: Applied sciences and arts (List 3)
QAR 4,000/month: Professional diplomas (List 4)

Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria

This is the most important section to read carefully. The Qatar Government Scholarship is exclusively for Qatari nationals. It is not open to international students.

To be eligible, applicants must:

Hold Qatari nationality (a valid Qatari passport and QID)
Have completed a high school diploma or hold a higher academic qualification
Meet the minimum academic performance standards set by the ministry
Apply to universities and disciplines from the MoEHE-approved list
Be within the age limits: typically ≤ 25 years for bachelor's abroad, ≤ 45 years for master's, ≤ 40 years for PhD
For scholarships abroad, have a minimum of 80% in secondary school (70% for diploma programmes)
If more than 5 years have passed since graduation: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550

Additionally, postgraduate scholarships for government employees in the 2026–2027 cycle are subject to stricter eligibility criteria, including academic requirements and employer approval to ensure alignment with workforce planning.

Application Dates

Registration for external scholarships, Education City institutions and private universities will open from July 1 to August 15, covering opportunities for students seeking placements abroad or within Qatar's international branch campuses. Applications for public universities, including Qatar University, will run from November 15 to December 30, with admissions based on academic merit and programme-specific requirements.

How to Apply: Step by Step

Visit the official application portal: scholarship.edu.gov.qa
Create an account using your Qatari national ID
Select your scholarship track (Amiri, Abroad, or Local/Tomouh)
Complete your profile, personal details, academic history, and employment if applicable
Upload required documents (PDFs, max 2 MB each)
Rank your university choices and upload unconditional admission offers where required
Submit before the deadline and save your tracking number

Note: Upon receiving the scholarship, recipients are required to sign a service bond committing to work in the public sector for a period equal to their study duration.

Why This Scholarship Matters

The 2026–2027 scholarship plan does not represent just an educational opportunity, but a comprehensive system designed to prepare future leaders by linking scholarships to actual government needs and ensuring clear career pathways after graduation.

For Qatari students, this is one of the most financially generous scholarship systems globally. Monthly allowances of up to QAR 12,000 (approximately $3,300 USD), business class flights, and a pre-travel grant all while studying at the world's top 24 universities is a package very few countries offer their students. The expansion into disability access and humanities-to-science bridging also makes the 2026–2027 plan the most inclusive in recent memory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Qatar Government Scholarship open to international students?

No. These programmes are exclusively for Qatari nationals. Applicants must hold a valid Qatari passport and national ID (QID). Non-citizens are not eligible.

What is the monthly allowance for the Amiri Scholarship?

The Amiri Scholarship offers between QAR 8,000 and QAR 12,000 per month in combined basic and travel allowances, plus a one-time QAR 40,000 pre-travel grant and business class flights twice per year.

Can I study any subject under the Abroad Scholarship Programme?

The 2026–2027 cycle expanded the list of eligible disciplines significantly. Subjects previously restricted to local study including education, professional diplomas, sports science, and creative arts are now open for study abroad. Refer to the approved MoEHE university and discipline list on the official portal.

When do applications open for the Amiri Scholarship?

Applications for the Amiri Scholarship, Education City institutions, and external universities open on 1 July 2026 and close on 15 August 2026.

What is the service bond requirement?

Recipients must sign a commitment to work in the Qatari public sector for a duration equal to their scholarship study period after graduation.

Where do I apply?

Through the official MoEHE scholarship portal at scholarship.edu.gov.qa.

What new fields are prioritised in 2026–2027?

The updated plan specifically targets nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, and clinical psychology as strategic priority disciplines.

Is there a scholarship track for students with disabilities?

Yes the 2026–2027 plan introduced a dedicated scholarship track for students with disabilities to access specialised international universities with appropriate learning environments.