Few governments fund their students' education as generously as Qatar does. The Qatar Government Scholarships 2027, run by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE), are a fully funded package for bachelor's, master's, PhD, and diploma study — both inside Qatar and at top universities around the world.
Before you get excited, let's be honest up front: these scholarships are for Qatari nationals only. If you are not a Qatari citizen, this one is not for you — and no third-party website can change that. But if you hold Qatari nationality, this is genuinely one of the most generous government scholarship systems on the planet, with monthly allowances up to QAR 12,000, business-class flights, and a one-time travel grant of QAR 40,000 on the top track.
In short: The Qatar Government Scholarships 2027 are fully funded MOEHE awards for Qatari nationals to study locally or abroad. Three tracks — Amiri, Abroad, and Local — cover tuition plus monthly allowances up to QAR 12,000, flights, and travel grants. External-track applications closed 30 September 2026; local public-university applications run 15 November – 30 December 2026.
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Quick Overview
- Host Country: Qatar & approved universities worldwide (USA, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia, and more)
- Host Institution: Approved universities on the MOEHE list, including Qatar's Education City institutions and the world's top-ranked universities
- Degree Level: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Professional Diplomas
- Program Duration: Duration of the degree programme
- Funding Type: Fully funded (tuition + monthly allowance + flights + travel grants)
- Deadline: 30 September 2026 (external/Amiri/Abroad tracks — now closed); 15 November – 30 December 2026 (local public universities — still open)
Benefits of the Qatar Government Scholarships 2027
The package you receive depends on which track you win. All three are serious money, but the Amiri track is in a league of its own.
- Amiri Scholarship & Medicine Abroad — QAR 8,000 to 12,000 per month in basic and travel allowances, a one-time pre-travel grant of QAR 40,000, two business-class return tickets per year, and your study years counted toward national service.
- General Abroad Scholarships — QAR 8,000 per month basic allowance plus QAR 6,000 per month travel allowance, a QAR 25,000 one-time pre-travel grant, and annual return flight tickets.
- Local Scholarships — tiered monthly allowances based on your field: List 1 (medicine, education, emergency response) gets QAR 10,000/month; List 2 (engineering, computer science, health sciences) gets QAR 8,000/month; List 3 (applied sciences, arts) gets QAR 6,000/month; List 4 (professional diplomas) gets QAR 4,000/month.
- Tuition coverage — tuition fees are covered under the scholarship plan at approved institutions.
- Top-24 university access — Amiri scholars study at the world's 24 highest-ranked universities or five leading local universities, in priority fields like medicine, engineering, and innovation.
To put it in perspective: QAR 12,000 a month is roughly USD 3,300 — before you factor in business-class flights and a USD 11,000 travel grant. Very few countries anywhere in the world offer their students a package like this.
Eligibility Criteria for the Qatar Government Scholarships 2027
These are national-talent scholarships, so the rules are strict and non-negotiable.
- Qatari nationality is mandatory — you must hold a valid Qatari passport and QID. This is the single most important requirement: non-Qatari students cannot apply, full stop.
- Academic qualification — you must have completed a high school diploma or hold a higher academic qualification appropriate to the level you are applying for.
- Academic performance standards — you must meet MOEHE's minimum academic requirements. For scholarships abroad, that typically means at least 80% in secondary school (70% for diploma programmes).
- Approved universities and disciplines — your chosen university and major must be on MOEHE's approved lists for that year.
- Age limits — as a guide, applicants are typically up to 25 years for a bachelor's abroad, up to 45 for a master's, and up to 40 for a PhD.
- English language — if more than five years have passed since your graduation, you will generally need IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 550 (or equivalent).
- Government employees — postgraduate scholarships for government employees require employer approval and are tied to workforce planning needs.
- Service commitment — scholarship recipients sign a service bond committing to work in Qatar's public sector for a period equal to their study duration.
The 2027 cycle also introduced welcome new additions: a dedicated track for students with disabilities at specialised international universities, and a bridging programme letting humanities-track students transition into scientific disciplines. Priority fields this cycle include nuclear engineering, artificial intelligence, data science, and clinical psychology.
How to Apply for the Qatar Government Scholarships 2027
Applications run entirely through the ministry's official portal — there is no paper route and no agent needed.
1. Go to the official portal — visit scholarship.edu.gov.qa, the MOEHE Government Scholarship Program portal. 2. Create an account — register using your Qatari national ID and personal details. 3. Choose your track — select the Amiri, Abroad, or Local (including Tomouh) scholarship programme that fits your profile. 4. Complete your profile — fill in your personal details, academic history, and employment information if applicable. 5. Rank your choices — select your preferred approved universities and disciplines, and upload unconditional admission offers where required. 6. Upload documents — attach your documents as PDFs (the portal caps each file at 2 MB). 7. Submit and save your tracking number — submit before the deadline and keep the tracking number so you can follow your application.
After submission, the ministry reviews applications on academic merit and programme-specific requirements. If you are selected, you will sign the scholarship agreement including the service bond before funding starts.
Required Documents
Only upload what the portal asks for — but have these ready before you start:
- Completed online application on the scholarship portal
- Qatari national ID (QID)
- Passport copy (if applicable)
- High school certificate or previous degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- University admission letter (where required)
- Equivalency certificate (if your qualification was earned outside Qatar)
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL, if more than five years since graduation)
- Any additional documents the ministry requests for your selected programme
Qatar Government Scholarships 2027 Deadline
Timing matters a lot here because the tracks close on different dates.
External, Amiri, Abroad, Education City, and approved private-university applications ran from 1 July to 30 September 2026. As of the date of writing, that window has just closed — if you missed it, you cannot submit for those tracks this cycle.
Local scholarships for public universities — including Qatar University — run from 15 November to 30 December 2026. That window is still open, and it is decided on academic merit and programme-specific requirements.
If you missed the external window, your honest next move is to prepare for the next cycle: the plan runs annually, so the 2028 cycle is expected to open around July 2027. Use the time to secure admission offers from approved universities and sharpen your grades — both make a real difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the Qatar Government Scholarships 2027 open to international students?
No. These scholarships are exclusively for Qatari nationals — you need a valid Qatari passport and QID to apply. Non-Qatari students, including long-term residents, are not eligible. If you are an international student hoping to study in Qatar, look instead at Qatar Foundation, Qatar University international admissions, or HBKU scholarships.
How generous is the funding, really?
It is genuinely one of the world's most generous government packages. Amiri and medicine-abroad scholars receive up to QAR 12,000 per month in allowances, a QAR 40,000 pre-travel grant, and two business-class flights a year. General abroad scholars get QAR 14,000 a month combined in basic and travel allowances plus a QAR 25,000 grant and annual flights.
What is the Amiri Scholarship Programme?
It is the most prestigious track, for top-performing students with outstanding GPAs. It funds study at the world's top 24 ranked universities and five leading local universities, focused on strategic fields like medicine, engineering, and innovation.
What is the Tomouh Program?
Tomouh is part of the Local Scholarship Programme, supporting study at accredited universities inside Qatar — particularly Education City institutions — in fields like medicine, engineering, computer science, health sciences, and applied sciences.
Can I study any subject abroad?
The new policy allows enrollment across all specialisations abroad, including tracks that were previously restricted to local study, such as education and professional diplomas. Your subject must still be on the ministry's approved disciplines list for that year.
Do I have to work in Qatar after graduating?
Yes. Recipients sign a service bond committing to work in Qatar's public sector for a period equal to their study duration. This is a standard condition of the scholarship.
Where do I apply?
Only through the official portal at scholarship.edu.gov.qa. Be careful: unofficial third-party sites that ask for your details or money are scams. The ministry never charges an application fee.
What if I missed the September deadline?
The external-track window closed on 30 September 2026. The local public-university window (15 November – 30 December 2026) may still be available to you. Otherwise, prepare for the next annual cycle, expected to open around July 2027.
Are top high school students given extra benefits?
Yes. The ministry runs a special programme for the top ten high school students in the science and humanities tracks (plus top students in specialised tracks), granting additional benefits to reward continued excellence.
Is there an age limit?
As a general guide, applicants are typically up to 25 for a bachelor's abroad, up to 45 for a master's, and up to 40 for a PhD. Check the portal for your specific track, since exact limits are set in the annual plan.
Final Words
The Qatar Government Scholarships 2027 are exactly what a national scholarship should be: generous, structured, and tied to the country's future. If you are a Qatari national with strong grades and a clear academic plan, there is simply no better-funded route to a world-class degree. And if you are not Qatari, save your energy for programmes that are open to you — honesty about eligibility is the fastest way to a real win.
