Undergraduate Scholarships in Qatar for IGCSE, A Levels & IB Students
Why Qatar is a serious option for scholarship‑seeking students
Qatar is home to Education City in Doha, which hosts branch campuses of top international universities (e.g. Georgetown, Carnegie Mellon, Texas A&M, Northwestern, Weill Cornell, UCL). Tuition is high, but Qatar Foundation and university‑specific scholarships can be very generous for strong IGCSE, A Level and IB students from the region.
1. Qatar Foundation / Education City Scholarships
Most popular for:
Students admitted to one of the Education City branch campuses.
Coverage
- Scholarships and financial aid may include:
- Partial to full tuition coverage
- In some cases, living stipends or housing subsidies
- Packages vary by institution and scholarship type (merit vs need‑based).
Eligibility
- Admission to an Education City university.
- Strong academic record in A Levels / IB / US or other curricula.
- In some cases, demonstrated financial need.
How many & odds
- Competitive, but Education City actively attracts diverse high‑achieving students; good applicants stand a realistic chance, especially for partial aid.
How to apply
- Apply to the chosen branch campus (e.g. CMU‑Q, Georgetown‑Q).
- Complete financial aid and scholarship forms through the university and/or Qatar Foundation.
Duration
- Typically for the full 4‑year degree, subject to GPA requirements and continued need (for need‑based aid).
2. Local Qatari Universities (Qatar University, HBKU and others)
Most popular for:
Engineering, Business, Islamic Studies and other programmes at Qatar University, Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and other local institutions.
Coverage
- Scholarships for:
- Qatari nationals (often full funding).
- Selected international students (partial or full tuition, depending on scheme).
Eligibility
- Strong secondary school record and relevant subject background.
- For some awards, Qatari citizenship or residency is required; others are open to non‑Qataris.
How to apply
- Apply for admission and follow each university’s scholarship/financial aid process.
What % of fees do Qatar scholarships cover?
- Education City awards can range from partial to near‑full tuition; a smaller set include living support.
- Local university schemes may provide 100% tuition for nationals and partial support for selected international students.
Eligibility, competition and timing
- Eligibility: high grades, strong English, and for some programmes standardised tests (SAT/ACT), plus AP/A‑Level/IB scores.
- Competition: high, especially for the most generous awards, but serious candidates with strong profiles should apply.
- Timing: applications typically open one year before entry. Scholarship and aid forms often have parallel deadlines.
How Tutopiya can help with Qatar scholarship goals
Tutopiya supports students aiming for Qatar and Education City by:
- Raising performance in Maths, Sciences, Economics and English to match top branch‑campus expectations.
- Providing guidance on balancing Qatar applications with the UK, US, Singapore and regional options.
If Qatar is on your radar, we can help you understand where scholarships are strongest and how to position your profile across multiple destinations.
Written by
Tutopiya Team
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