Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI Graduate Studies Scholarship), located in Doha, Qatar, offers fully funded scholarships for both Qatari and international students annually. Applications are now open for the 2025 intake, covering Master’s and Doctoral programs. Notably, IELTS can be waived if the applicant has previously studied at an English-medium institution. This scholarship is open to applicants from all nationalities.
Scholarship 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 citizens of all countries, including Qatar.
- Must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- Must provide all previous academic transcripts certified by official authorities.
- Minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent TOEFL score.
- Three academic reference letters.
- Updated curriculum vitae (CV).
English Language Requirement: Candidates can waive the English language requirement with a letter from their previous university confirming English as the medium of instruction.
Application Process
- Apply through the DI admission portal.
- Submit only one application; duplicates will not be considered.
- Save your application and complete it later if needed.
- Upload all required documents.
- Request references via the online system; referees will be automatically notified by email.
- Monitor the status of your reference letters and remind referees to submit them on time.
- Ensure to fill out the scholarship section in the application form.
At the end of the program, successful candidates will receive a Master’s or PhD degree.
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