Deadline: January 15, 2025
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) is offering a wide range of funded scholarships in Qatar to attract academically deserving candidates from both inside and outside the State of Qatar. There are different types of scholarships out of which some are provided based on academic merit and competition, while others are granted based on financial need. The Doha Institute scholarships is looking for graduate researchers and practitioners who can expand knowledge and improve the current condition of individuals by maintaining the greatest standards of research, professionalism, and ethics.
The Institute uses a student-centred learning technique which encourages interdisciplinary research. It offers advanced leadership-focused training that highlights the skills required to meet the demands of intellectual progress and sustainable development in the region. Doha Institute promotes honesty and professionalism as well as the key principles of academic freedom. The Doha Institute for Graduate Studies (DI) offers scholarship programs for Masters and PhD students under the umbrella of its two schools which are the School of Social Sciences and Humanities and the School of Economics, Administration and Public Policy. Students are free to choose the program according to their interest and preference.
Doha Institute offers a diverse range of 19 Masters Programs in this scholarship program for international students which include Public Policy, development Economics, Public Administration, Executive Master of Public Administration, EMBA/ EMPA Dual Degree Program, Clinical Psychology, Comparative Literature, Conflict Management and Humanitarian Action, Critical Security Studies, History, Human Rights, Journalism, Linguistics and Arabic Lexicography, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics and International Relations, Social Psychology, Social Work, Sociology and Anthropology. The Doctoral Studies offers 8 academic programs which include History, Media Studies, Critical Security Studies, Political Science and International Relations, Linguistics and Arabic Lexicography, Sociology, Public Administration and Development Economics.
Benefits
- Students from both inside and outside Qatar can apply.
- Tamim merit-based scholarship will be given to Qatar and international citizens which will cover full tuition fees, a monthly stipend, health insurance, and free accommodation.
- Sanad need based scholarship will be given to Qatari residents, Qatari citizens and international students. For foreign students, full tuition fee, a monthly stipend, health insurance and free accommodation will be covered.
- Opportunity to study in Doha which is one of the most appreciated cities by tourists.
- Explore other cities of Qatar while studying in Doha university.
Eligibility
- All students have to apply through the scholarship application form which will be sent to eligible candidates by the Admissions office.
- Students should submit their application with all official and required documents mentioned in the form.
- Applicants can send only one application.
- Applicants should know both English and Arabic language.
- Kindly visit the official website for more details.
Application
- Applicants have to first create an application on the DI admission portal.
- Fill in all the personal information.
- Enter your academic educational details asked.
- Upload all the required application documents on the online portal.
- Applicants can request for references online and referees can fill the form online.
- Complete all the required fields and submit the form.
- Candidates can save the application and complete it later.
Required Documents
For Masters Students:
- Resume
- Valid passport.
- Qatari residents and nationals should submit their Qatari ID.
- Transcript of undergraduate degree.
- Official Graduation degree or diploma for graduates.
- Personal statement.
- TOEFL or IELTS or DELF B2 results are required if the previous degrees were not taught in English.
- Academic Essay applicants of School of Social Sciences and Humanities have to write and submit an academic essay.
For Doctoral students:
- Updated CV.
- Passport
- Qatari residents and nationals should submit their Qatari ID.
- Official bachelor’s and master’s degree.
- Official transcripts of bachelor’s and master’ degrees.
- Copy of IELTS or TOEFL test score.
- Copy of the master’s Thesis or your research sample.
- Copy of statement of purpose/interest.
- Copy of initial doctoral dissertation proposal.
- At least 3 reference letters.
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