Doha Institute for Graduate Studies Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)

Study in Qatar on a Fully Funded Scholarship.

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies is a graduate university in Doha, Qatar. It offers the Tamim Scholarship to students admitted to its master’s programs.

For international students, the scholarship is fully funded. It covers full tuition, student housing, a monthly stipend, and health insurance.

Applications open on 1 September 2026. The deadline is 15 January 2027 for the 2027-2028 intake.

Overview

Host country	Qatar (Doha)
Provider	Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Study level	Master’s (Tamim Scholarship). Doctoral studies also offered
Funding	Fully funded
Scholarship	Tamim Scholarship
Who can apply	International students admitted to a master’s program
Applications open	1 September 2026
Deadline	15 January 2027 (2027-2028 intake)

About the Doha Institute Scholarship

The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies teaches the social sciences, humanities, public administration, and development economics. It runs master’s and doctoral programs and admits students from Qatar and abroad.

The Tamim Scholarship is the Institute’s main award for master’s students. What it covers depends on your category. International students receive the full package.

Financial Benefits

For international students, the Tamim Scholarship covers:

• Full tuition waiver (100%)
• Student housing
• Monthly stipend
• Health insurance
• Round-trip (two-way) travel ticket to and from your home country

Qatari students who are not sponsored by a government body or employer get a full tuition waiver. Resident students get a partial waiver, from 10% to 100%, based on financial need.

Study Fields

The Institute offers master’s programs across its schools of social sciences and humanities, and public administration and development economics. Fields include political science, international relations, public policy, development economics, sociology, philosophy, history, media and cultural studies, and psychology. See the official site for the full, current list of programs.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to international students admitted to one of the Institute’s master’s programs.
• A bachelor’s degree, or in your final year of study.
• You must first apply and be admitted to a program. The scholarship follows admission.
• Previous scholarship holders at the Institute are not eligible again.

English Language Requirement

You need to show English proficiency. The Institute accepts recognised English test scores, or a certificate from your university confirming your degree was taught in English. Check the official page for the accepted proof.

Is There an Age Limit?

No. The Doha Institute does not set an age limit for the Tamim Scholarship.

Is GRE or GMAT Required?

No. The Institute does not require GRE or GMAT for its master’s programs.

Can I Apply With a Low CGPA?

There is no fixed GPA cut-off for applying. The Tamim Scholarship is merit-based, so grades matter, but they are read alongside your personal statement, academic essay, and references. A strong overall application still counts.

Required Documents

• Passport or national ID
• Bachelor’s degree certificate and academic transcripts
• Up-to-date CV
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• Academic writing sample or essay
• Proof of English proficiency

How to Apply

1. Open the official admissions page and choose a master’s program.
2. Create an account on the Institute’s online application portal.
3. Fill in one application for the admission cycle.
4. Upload your documents: transcripts, CV, statement, and essay.
5. Request your two recommendation letters through the system.
6. Submit before the deadline and track your reference and admission status.

Selection Process

You apply for admission first. Admitted master’s students are then considered for the Tamim Scholarship under the Institute’s criteria. Watch your application portal for updates on admission and funding.

Deadline

15 January 2027 — for the 2027-2028 intake. Applications open 1 September 2026.

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