Applications for Amiri Scholarship Programme open on July 1
The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the opening of applications for the Amiri Scholarship Programme, starting on July 1.Through the government scholarship platform, the ministry said that the first registration period for external scholarships and universities in Education City and private universities will be from July 1 to August 15, while the second registration period for internal scholarships for government universities will be from November 15 to December 30.The external scholarship plan covers undergraduate and postgraduate studies at institutions on the approved Amiri universities list: 24 international universities (for overseas scholarships), and five private universities within Education City (for domestic scholarships).The ministry has stated that acceptance into the Amiri Scholarship Programme requires obtaining a final, unconditional offer from one of the universities listed in the approved Amiri universities list, in addition to fulfilling all general requirements for government scholarships.The government scholarship programme offers academic and financial benefits designed to provide a stable environment for scholarship recipients, enabling them to focus on their studies and academic excellence.These benefits include a basic monthly stipend of QR8,000, in addition to a monthly travel allowance of QR12,000.Furthermore, the programme provides scholarship recipients with two annual business-class tickets, facilitating travel between Qatar and their host country.A one-time pre-departure allowance of QR40,000 is also provided to assist with relocation and settling in at their place of study.Another benefit of the programme is the inclusion of study years towards years of service, reflecting the state's commitment to supporting scholarship recipients, recognising their academic efforts, and encouraging them to acquire the experience and knowledge that will contribute to serving the nation after graduation.The MoEHE affirmed that the programme is part of a national strategy to prepare a generation of qualified professionals across vital and strategic fields, aligned with labour market needs and future development plans.This will help provide national institutions with specialised expertise and young leaders capable of sustaining the nation's achievements.The ministry urged students wishing to benefit from this opportunity to prepare early and complete university admission requirements.It emphasised that investing in the education and training of the nation's youth at the best academic institutions is a cornerstone of achieving sustainable development and building a more prosperous future for Qatar.