The Qatar Airways University Scholarship Programme provides financial and academic support to recent high school graduates to enroll in undergraduate scholarships (Bachelor’s degree studies) inside and outside the State of Qatar.
The Qatar Airways Scholarship is fully funded by Qatar Airways and covers the tuition fees, the monthly stipend, the cost of living, health insurance, and the cost of travel to the country of study.
Interested in applying? Read the details, eligibility criteria, benefits, and how to apply (step-by-step) in this post.
Qatar Airways University Scholarship Summary
- Host: Qatar Airways
- Study Abroad: Study in USA | Study in Canada | Study in UK | Study in Europe | Study in Asia | Study in Australia | Study in Africa
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Qatar
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipend | Travel Cost | Accommodation
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: September 30, 2025.
Qatar Airways University Scholarship Details:
Qatar Airways University Scholarship Programme provide financial and academic support to Qatari nationals (and children of Qatari mothers) who are recent high school graduates to enrol into the undergraduate scholarship (Bachelor’s degrees studies) inside and outside the State of Qatar.
After graduation, the student will join Qatar Airways under the Graduate Development Programme.
Eligibility Requirements for 2026 Qatar Airways Scholarship
To be considered for the Qatar Airways Scholarship 2026, you must:
- Be a Qatari National (or the Student’s mother is a Qatari National).
- Be of good conduct and repute.
- Be medically fit and pass all prescribed medical examinations.
- Must be above the age of 17 years and below 24 years at the time of application.
- Must have graduated from High (Secondary) School in the past three (3) years.
- Note: Qatari-Mother Students must have completed all their study stages in the State of Qatar.
- The minimum High (Secondary) School overall score shall be:
- For Qatari-National Students: 85%.
- For Qatari-Mother Students: 90%.
- High (Secondary) School Certificates not issued by the Qatar Ministry of Education must have an Equivalency Statement from the Qatar Ministry of Education showing the total percentage mark.
- Recent overall IELTS band score (attained in the last 24 months), as follows:
- For Qatari-National Students: 5.5 (not less than 5.0 in each component).
- For Qatari-Mother Students: 6.0 (not less than 5.0 in each component).
- The university field of study (major and minor) must be on the Qatar Airways accepted list of study majors.
- The chosen university is accredited by the Qatar Ministry of Education and is in a country acceptable to Qatar Airways.
- If the university is outside the State of Qatar, submission of a letter of Pre-approval Letter from the Qatar Ministry of Education permitting studying overseas in the named university and study major.
- Must submit a final recent unconditional letter of acceptance from a university accredited by the Qatar Ministry of Education
Benefits of Qatar Airways University Scholarship 2026
The scholarship is fully funded by Qatar Airways and covers the tuition fees, the monthly stipend, the cost of living, health insurance, and the cost of travel to the country of study.
Qatar Airways National Scholarship Program also provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- Growth and learning possibilities with various training courses.
- Global opportunities with internships at Qatar Airways Group.
- Annual academic reward for exceptional students.
Required Documents for Qatar Airways Scholarship
For All Applicants: The following documents must all be provided (uploaded) by all applicants
Personal Documents:
- Copy (coloured) of Student’s valid passport.
- Copy (coloured) of Student’s valid Qatar ID card (both sides).
- Copy (coloured) of Student’s recent passport-sized photo.
- Copy (coloured) of Guarantor’s valid passport.
- Copy (coloured) of Guarantor’s valid Qatar ID card (both sides).
Educational and Other Documents:
- Copy of the High School Certificate (or the Equivalency Certificate issued by the Qatar Ministry of Education) showing the date of completing High School (not older than 3 years) and subjects grades.
- Copy of Student’s recent IELTS certificate (not older than 24 months).
- Copy of recent unconditional letter from the accredited university in the accepted field of study.
- If the university is outside the State of Qatar, submission of a copy of the Pre-approval Letter from the Qatar Ministry of Education permitting the Student to study overseas in the named university and in the study major.
- For male Qatari Students, copy of the Certificate of completion, deferral, of exemptions of the Qatar National Service.
- Letter “To Whom It May Concern” from the Qatar Ministry of Education that the Student is not under scholarship from the Ministry of Education.
- Letter “To Whom It May Concern” from the Qatar Ministry of Labour for proof of Student’s non-employment.
Additional Documents for Qatari-Mother Applicants: For Qatari-Mother applicants, all of the following additional documents must also be provided
- Copy of mother’s valid ID Card (both sides).
- Copy of Student’s birth certificate issued by the Qatar Ministry of Health.
- To Whom It May Concern Certificate (from Qatar Ministry of Education) stating that all educational stages have been completed in Qatari schools.
How to Apply for Qatar Airways University Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2026 Qatar Airways University Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Use the link below to apply for the University Scholarship Programme.
- For students who are currently studying at universities inside or outside the State of Qatar.