Looking for a fully funded scholarship to study in the Middle East? The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) in Qatar is now accepting applications for its 2026 Fully Funded Scholarship!
This is a great opportunity for students from any country to pursue a Master’s or PhD degree with all major expenses covered — including tuition, accommodation, travel, health insurance, and a monthly stipend.
Best of all:
👉 No application fee
👉 IELTS may be waived if your previous degree was taught in English
Let’s break down everything you need to know — clearly and simply.
📌 Program Overview
💸 Financial Support — What’s Included?
DI offers two main scholarship options: the Tamim Scholarship and the Sanad Scholarship. Both cover major costs so you can focus on your studies.
1) Tamim Scholarship (For All Students)
✔ Full tuition fee exemption
✔ Free accommodation
✔ Monthly living stipend
✔ Health insurance
✔ Two international travel tickets — one at the start and one upon graduation
2) Sanad Scholarship
✔ Partial to full tuition coverage (10% to 100%)
✔ Free accommodation
✔ Monthly stipend
✔ Health insurance
✔ Two travel tickets (arrival and departure)
Both scholarship types provide generous support — and you choose which one you apply for based on eligibility and program requirements.
🎓 Fields of Study Available
DI offers scholarships in a wide range of social sciences, humanities, and public policy programs, including:
School of Social Sciences & Humanities
School of Economics, Administration & Public Policy
These programs are designed to build expertise in key areas affecting societies and communities worldwide.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria — Who Can Apply?
This scholarship is open to applicants from all countries, including Qatari citizens and residents. To be eligible, you must:
✔ Have completed a Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s applicants)
✔ Have completed a Master’s degree (for PhD applicants)
✔ Submit certified transcripts and academic documents
✔ Provide a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL (unless waived)
✔ Provide three reference letters
✔ Submit an updated CV
📌 Note: If your previous degree was taught in English, you may be able to waive the English language requirement by providing an official letter from your university confirming that English was the language of instruction.
🗂 Required Documents
Before applying, prepare the following:
✔ Online application form
✔ Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
✔ Academic certificates and official transcripts
✔ Reference letters (minimum of 3)
✔ English language proof or waiver letter
✔ Any additional documents required by the program
Make sure your transcripts are officially certified — this is important for successful evaluation.
📝 How to Apply — Step by Step
The application process is online and straightforward:
Important: You must complete both admission and scholarship sections in the same online application — not separately.
📅 Key Dates
Apply early to avoid last-minute issues — and double-check your documents before submission.
🎯 Why You Should Apply
The DI Graduate Studies Scholarship is a great choice if you want:
🌟 To study in an international and culturally rich environment
🌟 Full financial support during your graduate studies
🌟 A chance to build expertise in public policy, social sciences, or humanities
🌟 Opportunities to connect with scholars and leaders from around the world
Qatar is becoming a major hub for education and research — this scholarship gives you a seat at the heart of it.
🔗 Official Application Link
👉 Apply for the Doha Institute Scholarship 2026
(This is the official DI admission portal — make sure you choose “Scholarship” when applying.)
