Overview:
The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) in Qatar is offering funded scholarships for the 2025 academic year, targeting talented graduate students worldwide. The scholarship options, which include merit-based and need-based funding, cover various academic expenses, including tuition, accommodation, and a monthly stipend. This program is ideal for students committed to interdisciplinary research, intellectual advancement, and professional growth in a region known for its academic freedom and ethical values.
Scholarship Details:
- Host Country: Qatar
- Host Organization: Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
- Location: Doha
- Scholarship Level: Master’s and Doctoral Studies
- Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Types of Scholarships:
- Tamim Scholarships (Merit-Based): Awarded based on academic excellence, covering full tuition fees, health insurance, free accommodation, and a monthly stipend.
- Sanad Scholarships (Need-Based): Granted based on financial need, covering from 10% to 100% of tuition fees, health insurance, accommodation, and a monthly stipend for international students.
Programs Offered:
Master’s Programs: A variety of fields including Public Policy, Development Economics, Clinical Psychology, Journalism, Sociology, and more. Doctoral Programs: Advanced studies in areas such as History, Media Studies, Sociology, Political Science, and more.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Free on-campus housing
- A chance to study in Qatar’s culturally rich and modern city of Doha
Eligibility Criteria:
- Applicants must submit a single scholarship application form (sent by the Admissions Office).
- Only one application per student.
- Knowledge of both English and Arabic is required.
How to Apply:
- Online Application: Complete the application on the DI admission portal.
- Personal & Academic Details: Enter personal and academic information as required.
- Document Upload: Upload necessary documents (see list below).
- References: Request references through the portal.
- Submission: Save progress to continue later if needed, and submit when ready.
Required Documents:
Master’s Applicants:
- Resume
- Passport (and Qatari ID for residents/nationals)
- Undergraduate transcript and degree
- Personal statement
- TOEFL/IELTS/DELF B2 (if applicable)
- Academic essay for select programs
Doctoral Applicants:
- Updated CV
- Passport (and Qatari ID for residents/nationals)
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Dissertation proposal
- Master’s thesis or research sample
- Three reference letters
