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The Doha Institute of Graduate Studies (DI) is one of the Arab world’s leading academic institutions, known for its excellence, innovation and commitment to research-oriented education. Located in the heart of Qatar, the institute provides students with a dynamic environment that encourages intellectual growth, critical thinking, and social engagement.<\/p>\n

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Every year, the Institute attracts outstanding students from all over the world through the Doha Postgraduate Research Scholarships. For the 2026-2027 academic year, this prestigious program will open opportunities for both master’s and doctoral students, enabling them to pursue higher education in Qatar’s vibrant and globally connected environment.<\/p>\n

The institute aims to nurture the next generation of leaders, researchers, and thinkers who contribute to social development and the advancement of global knowledge through scholarships.<\/p>\n

Scholarship Overview<\/h2>\n

Application Schedule:<\/p>\n

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    Admission application opening date: September 1, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Application Deadline: January 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    School year starts: August 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Doha Postgraduate Scholarships are highly competitive and are designed to attract top students from within Qatar and around the world. The Institute offers a variety of scholarship categories to ensure that both merit and financial need are recognized and supported.<\/p>\n

    This scholarship includes tuition fees, housing, health insurance, and a monthly stipend, making it one of the most comprehensive scholarship programs for international students in Qatar.<\/p>\n

    Scholarship Goal<\/h2>\n

    Doha Institute’s scholarship program has three main objectives:<\/p>\n

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      Promote Academic Excellence – Reward outstanding students who demonstrate high academic achievement and research and leadership potential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Financial Need Assistance \u2013 Support talented students who face financial barriers that prevent them from completing graduate education.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Encourage global inclusion – Strengthen the academic and social fabric of the Institute by attracting a diverse group of students from different countries and cultures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      With these objectives, the Doha Postgraduate Scholarships 2026 ensures that education continues to be accessible, equitable and inclusive for all eligible candidates.<\/p>\n

      Scholarship Type<\/h2>\n

      Master’s Program Scholarship<\/h3>\n

      1. Tamim Scholarship (Excellence Scholarship)<\/h4>\n

      Tamim Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic excellence and merit. We are targeting qualified students, residents and international applicants from Qatar and across the Arab world.<\/p>\n

      The benefits are:<\/p>\n

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        Full tuition support<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Free accommodation in university dormitories<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        monthly living expenses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        comprehensive health insurance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        This fully funded scholarship supports the most outstanding students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance and leadership qualities, encouraging them to excel in their chosen fields.<\/p>\n

        2. Sanad Scholarship (need type)<\/h4>\n

        Sanad Scholarships focus on supporting students with financial need. It is open to Qatari students, residents and international students who require financial support to continue their studies.<\/p>\n

        The benefits are:<\/p>\n

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          Tuition fees range from 10% to 100% depending on financial circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Full tuition, accommodation, salary and health insurance for international students from outside Qatar.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The Sanad Scholarship ensures that no talented student is denied the opportunity to study at Doha Institute due to financial difficulties.<\/p>\n

          PhD Scholarship<\/h3>\n

          PhD Scholarships Qatar consists of three stages, each designed to support students at different stages of their academic journey.<\/p>\n

          1. 1st round scholarship<\/h4>\n

          At this stage, we support newly admitted doctoral students based on qualifications and financial need.<\/p>\n

          details:<\/p>\n

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            Tuition support is provided for two semesters (curriculum levels).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Students must demonstrate financial need<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            You must remain in good academic standing to continue.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            2. Second Scholarship<\/h4>\n

            This scholarship supports full-time students reading the PhD Prospectus.<\/p>\n

            Eligibility and Benefits:<\/p>\n

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              Level 1 course GPA 3.5 or higher<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Full-time study for one year is possible.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Intensive research preparation is encouraged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              3. 3rd Scholarship<\/h4>\n

              The final scholarship phase supports students during the thesis writing phase.<\/p>\n

              details:<\/p>\n

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                We support up to two years of study.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                Renewable upon progress and approval<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                It may be extended with written justification and approval from the doctoral program committee.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Terms of Use<\/h2>\n

                To maintain fairness and academic integrity, Doha Institute applies several conditions to its scholarship program.<\/p>\n

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                  Cannot be combined with other scholarships \u2013 Students cannot combine DI scholarships with other external funding.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Good academic standing required \u2013 Scholarships are renewed annually only for students who maintain good academic standing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Work Commitment \u2013 \u200b\u200bDoctoral students receiving full scholarships must work in the laboratory for at least 10 hours per week (up to 15 hours for partial recipients) in research, teaching, or other fields.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Ineligibility for Executive or Diploma students \u2013 Scholarships are only available to Masters and Doctoral students, not Executive or Diploma programmes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  Renewal and Withdrawal \u2013 The Institute reserves the right to withdraw or suspend a scholarship if a student does not meet performance or ethical standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Qualification Requirements<\/h2>\n

                  For Master’s Applicants<\/h3>\n
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                    You must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree or equivalent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Meet Doha Institute’s academic and language requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    For the Tamim Scholarship: Demonstrated academic excellence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    For Sanad Scholarships: Demonstrated financial need.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    You must not currently be receiving any other scholarships.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    For doctoral program applicants<\/h3>\n
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                      You must have a master’s degree in a related field.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      I was accepted into the DI doctoral program.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      For the second step: Maintain a GPA of 3.5 or higher.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      Step 3: Pass the comprehensive exam and complete all prerequisites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      You must not have received the same scholarship during any previous period of study.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Application Process<\/h2>\n

                      Doha Postgraduate Scholarships 2026-2027 application is simple and fully digital.<\/p>\n

                      Step-by-step guide:<\/h3>\n
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                        Apply for admission
                        Visit the Doha Institute admissions page and submit your online admission application before the deadline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Scholarship application submission
                        Once an offer of admission is received, the Admissions Office will send a formal scholarship application to qualified applicants.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Prepare required documents
                        Prepare transcripts, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, and proof of financial need (for Sanad applicants).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Submit Scholarship Form
                        Please complete and submit the scholarship application form along with all supporting documents within the given deadline.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        wait for notification
                        Successful applicants will be notified by email. Scholarship decisions are based on academic merit, need, and institutional priorities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                        Important dates and deadlines<\/h2>\n
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                        step<\/th>\ndate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                        Admission application opens<\/td>\nSeptember 1, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Application Deadline<\/td>\nJanuary 15, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        school year begins<\/td>\nAugust 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

                        Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early as late or incomplete applications will not be considered.<\/p>\n

                        Summary of Benefits Table<\/h2>\n
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                        scholarship<\/th>\ntuition<\/th>\nhouse<\/th>\nmonthly salary<\/th>\nhealth insurance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                        Tamim Scholarship<\/td>\n100%<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Sanad Scholarship<\/td>\n10~100%<\/td>\nYes (international)<\/td>\nYes (international)<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Doctoral Program \u2013 Stage 1<\/td>\nYes (2nd semester)<\/td>\noptional<\/td>\nFunding criteria<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Doctoral Program \u2013 Stage 2<\/td>\nYes (1 year)<\/td>\noptional<\/td>\nFunding criteria<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                        Doctoral Program \u2013 Level 3<\/td>\nYes (2 years)<\/td>\noptional<\/td>\nFunding criteria<\/td>\nyes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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                        Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n

                        1. Who is eligible for the Doha Postgraduate Scholarship 2026?<\/h3>\n

                        Both Qatari and international students applying for Masters or PhD programs at DI are eligible based on merit and financial need.<\/p>\n

                        2. What are the benefits of Tamim Scholarship and Sanad Scholarship?<\/h3>\n

                        Tamim covers full tuition, housing, salary and health insurance. Sanad offers partial or full coverage depending on your financial needs.<\/p>\n

                        3. When is the 2026-2027 scholarship application deadline?<\/h3>\n

                        Applications open on September 1, 2025 and close on January 15, 2026.<\/p>\n

                        4. Do I need to apply for the scholarship separately?<\/h3>\n

                        yes. If you are admitted, you will receive a separate scholarship form from the Admissions Office.<\/p>\n

                        5. Where can I get more information?<\/h3>\n

                        Visit the Doha Institute official page.
                        https:\/\/www.dohainstitute.edu.qa\/en\/admissions-office\/pages\/scholarships.aspx<\/p>\n

                        conclusion<\/h2>\n

                        The Doha Graduate Scholarship 2026-2027 offers an unparalleled opportunity for students to pursue higher education in one of the most progressive academic environments in the Middle East. Whether you are applying for a master’s degree through a Tamim or Sanad scholarship, or pursuing a PhD with institutional funding, the Institute provides both financial support and academic excellence. The Doha Institute continues its mission to build a knowledge-based society and promote social development by training talented scholars from around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n