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Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Graduate Scholarship

The Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Graduate Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship from Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in Qatar. Deadline: Considered automatically at admission; graduate deadlines vary by program (a recent cycle closed around Feb 1 for international applicants).

Funding
Fully Funded
Degree levels
Master's, PhD
Where
Qatar
Funded by
university

Key Facts at a Glance

Amount
Tuition waiver of 0-100% by program, plus a monthly stipend (around QAR 7,000 master's / QAR 9,000 PhD) and one round-trip airfare
Deadline
Considered automatically at admission; graduate deadlines vary by program (a recent cycle closed around Feb 1 for international applicants)
Host countries
Qatar
Fields
Any field

Eligibility Criteria

Open to applicants of all nationalities; stipend and airfare aimed at international students Academic Requirements You must apply to and be admitted to an eligible HBKU graduate program, such as a master's, PhD, JD, LL.M., or certificate program. Awards are made on merit or financial need, and recipients must maintain good academic standing to keep their funding. Program Requirements The tuition waiver level depends on your specific program. STEM master's programs carry a 75% waiver, STEM and several SHAPE PhD programs carry 100%, and some programs such as LL.M. and certain certificate options carry 0%. Check the waiver tied to your intended program.

Scholarship Benefits

  • A tuition waiver ranging from 0% to 100% depending on the program (for example 75% for STEM master's, 100% for many PhDs).
  • A monthly stipend for eligible students, around QAR 7,000 for master's (over about 21 months) and QAR 9,000 for PhD (over about 45 months).
  • One round-trip airfare during your candidature for international students.
  • Housing costs covered from the stipend rather than provided as a separate benefit.

Important Dates & Deadlines

Considered automatically at admission; graduate deadlines vary by program (a recent cycle closed around Feb 1 for international applicants)

Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.