HBKU Graduate Scholarships (Master's & PhD)

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Doha

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Details checked on 30 October 2026. Dates and amounts change every year. Always confirm on the official page.

Who can apply

International students admitted to an HBKU graduate programme and considered during admission; stipends go to full-time students who work about 10 hours a week as research assistants and are not open to full-time working professionals or to part-time workers above 40% of full-time hours. Awards are reviewed every year.

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About this opportunity

Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha offers Master’s, PhD and law programmes. Scholarship consideration takes place within the admission process, so you do not submit a second application.

How to apply, step by step

1. Check that you are eligible. International students admitted to an HBKU graduate programme and considered during admission; stipends go to full-time students who work about 10 hours a week as research assistants and are not open to full-time working professionals or to part-time workers above 40% of full-time hours. Awards are reviewed every year.
2. Note the deadline. Follows the HBKU graduate admission deadlines (there is no separate scholarship application and the scholarship page gives no date - see the HBKU graduate admissions page) Confirm the exact date on the official page.
3. Prepare your documents. Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose; Recommendation letters; English proficiency score if required.
4. Apply on the official page. Open the official application page and submit your application before the deadline.

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Tips from our advisors

1. Submit well before 1 Feb 2027 because funding decisions follow admission
2. Read the programme page for any extra tests or interviews
3. Read the eligibility line by line before you write anything. Most rejections are eligibility mismatches, not weak essays.
4. Contact potential supervisors before you apply. Send a one-page research summary and a short, specific email.
5. Show a clear link between your past studies, this programme and your career goal. Committees look for a story, not a list.
6. Start at least 8 to 12 weeks early. Certified transcripts, translations and referee letters usually take longer than expected.
7. Ask your referees at least 4 weeks ahead and give them your CV, your draft SOP and the deadline.
8. "Rolling" or "varies" does not mean unlimited time. Funds are awarded as applications are reviewed, so apply early.

Quick answers

Who can apply for HBKU Graduate Scholarships (Master's & PhD)?

International students admitted to an HBKU graduate programme and considered during admission; stipends go to full-time students who work about 10 hours a week as research assistants and are not open to full-time working professionals or to part-time workers above 40% of full-time hours. Awards are reviewed every year.

What does HBKU Graduate Scholarships (Master's & PhD) cover?

Tuition waivers by programme (100% for STEM and SHAPE PhDs, 75% for STEM master's, 60% for SHAPE master's) and a monthly stipend for full-time research or teaching assistants: QAR 9,000 for international PhD students (45 months) and QAR 7,000 for international master's students (21 months), plus one round-trip airfare for international students. Awards depend on funds and are not guaranteed

When is the deadline for HBKU Graduate Scholarships (Master's & PhD)?

Follows the HBKU graduate admission deadlines (there is no separate scholarship application and the scholarship page gives no date - see the HBKU graduate admissions page) Dates change every year, so confirm on the official page.

Where can I study or work with HBKU Graduate Scholarships (Master's & PhD)?

Host countries: Qatar.

What documents do I need for HBKU Graduate Scholarships (Master's & PhD)?

Academic transcripts and degree certificates; CV; Statement of purpose; Recommendation letters; English proficiency score if required.

How much work is the HBKU Graduate Scholarships (Master's & PhD) application?

High: Online graduate application + transcripts + statement of purpose + 2 recommendation letters + CV + English proficiency