The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI Graduate Studies Scholarship) in Qatar provides annual fully paid scholarships to Qatari and international students. Applications for Master’s and Doctoral programs beginning in 2025 are currently open. Notably, IELTS can be waived if the applicant has previously attended an English-medium university. This award is accessible to applicants of all nationalities.
Details
- Host Country: Qatar
- Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
- Institution: Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
- Academic Year Start: August 15, 2025
Benefits of DI Graduate Studies Scholarship
The Doha Institute offers a variety of fully funded scholarships to attract students globally.
- Tamim Scholarship (For Qatari and Arab World International Students)
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Free accommodation
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Two travel tickets (arrival and graduation)
- Sanad Scholarship (For Qatari, Residents in Qatar, and International Students)
- Program fees (10% to 100%)
- Full tuition fee coverage
- Free accommodation
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Two travel tickets (arrival and graduation)
Fields of Study
- School of Social Sciences and Humanities:
- Critical Security Studies
- Social Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Social Work
- Human Rights
- Media Studies
- History
- Journalism
- Politics and International Relations
- Philosophy
- Linguistics and Arabic Lexicography
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action
- School of Economics, Administration, and Public Policy:
- Public Policy
- Public Administration
- Executive Master of Public Administration
- Dual EMBA – EMPA Degree
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to people from all nations, including Qatar.
- Must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree.
- Must supply all previous academic transcripts that have been authenticated by appropriate authorities.
- The minimum IELTS score is 6.5, or an equal TOEFL score.
- Three academic reference letters.
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV).
Apply Also: Honjo International Scholarship in Japan (fully funded) 2025
English Language Requirement: Candidates may waive the English language requirement by providing a letter from their former university certifying English as the medium of instruction.
Application Process
- Apply through the DI admissions portal.
- Please submit only one application; duplicates will not be accepted.
- Save your application and finish it later if necessary.
- Upload all required documentation.
- Request references through the online system; referees will be promptly notified via email.
- Track the status of your reference letters and remind referees to submit them on time.
- Make sure you fill out the scholarship section on the application form.
At the end of the program, successful candidates will receive a Master’s or PhD degree.
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