Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarships 2026 (Fully Funded)

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies in Doha, Qatar, offers fully funded scholarships, including the Tamim and Sanad scholarships, for Master’s and PhD students. These are open to both Qatari and international applicants. The application window opens in September 2025, with a submission deadline of January 15, 2026, aiming to support academic excellence and access across a broad range of social sciences, humanities, and public policy fields.

Eligibility

Open to applicants of all nationalities, including Qatari and international students.
Must hold a Bachelor’s degree; final-year undergraduates may also apply.
Must meet general and program-specific entry requirements (academic records, language proficiency, etc.).
IELTS/TOEFL – often exempted if the prior degree was delivered in English.

Program Dates/Location

Applications open: September 2025
Application deadline: January 15, 2026
Academic year begins: August 2026 for this round
Location: Doha Institute for Graduate Studies, Doha, Qatar

Program Benefits

Tamim Scholarship (merit-based):
- Full tuition coverage
- Free accommodation in institute dorms
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Two round-trip airfare tickets (arrival and post-graduation)
Sanad Scholarship (need-based):
- Up to 100% tuition coverage
- Free accommodation
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Round-trip airfare

Note: All admitted students can apply for a scholarship through the scholarship application form. The Admissions Office sends the form to all eligible students. Students are then allowed to submit their applications along with all official and required documents.

Fields of Study

Offered across several academic units, especially in:

School of Social Sciences and Humanities: Critical Security Studies; Social Psychology; Clinical Psychology; Social Work; Human Rights; Media Studies; History; Journalism; Politics and IR; Philosophy; Linguistics and Arabic Lexicography; Sociology and Anthropology; Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action
School of Public Administration and Development Economics: Public Policy; Public Administration; Executive Master of Public Administration; Dual EMBA–EMPA degree
Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies (programs in related topics)

Required Documents

Valid national ID (Qatari ID) or passport for international applicants
Academic transcripts and graduation certificate(s) (Bachelor’s, and Master's for PhD applicants)
Updated CV/resume
Letters of Recommendation (typically two or more)
English proficiency scores (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS) or a waiver letter from a previous institution teaching in English
Personal statement or motivational essay
For PhD applicants specifically: GRE, writing samples, thesis or research sample, statement of interest, dissertation proposal

Application Process

Apply online via the Doha Institute admissions portal when it opens in September 2025.
Submit the program application and complete the scholarship section (Tamim or Sanad) by the deadline (January 15, 2026).
Ensure your application is fully complete with all required documents; incomplete submissions may be disqualified.
Wait for admissions and scholarship notifications, timeline not specified, but likely follows evaluation of applications early 2026.

For more detailed information, please visit the following link: Admissions Office Scholarships.