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Qatar Government Scholarships

Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education funds students to study at leading universities in Qatar and around the world. Every pathway requires an admission offer from an approved university — and that is exactly what we help you secure.

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Programme at a glance

Run byMinistry of Education & Higher Education
Flagship awardThe Amiri Scholarship
Study levelsDiploma to PhD
Approved universitiesPublished Ministry list
Aligned withQatar National Vision 2030
The pathways

Which pathway fits you?

Qatar's scholarship plan offers several routes, each with its own aim and list of eligible institutions.

1

The Amiri Scholarship

The most prestigious award, for students admitted to a select group of the world's most elite universities.

2

Overseas scholarships

For study at universities on the Ministry's approved list, spanning many countries and disciplines.

3

Education City

For study at the international university campuses based in Qatar's Education City.

4

Domestic scholarships

For study at Qatar University and other accredited institutions inside Qatar.

Eligibility

Who can apply?

The government scholarship programmes are aimed primarily at Qatari nationals, from high school graduates through to postgraduate applicants. Crucially, to be eligible you must gain acceptance to a university on the Ministry's approved list — the more elite the university, the more prestigious the award available.

High school graduates
Postgraduate applicants
Acceptance at an approved university

The Ministry maintains and periodically updates its list of approved universities and eligible fields, and announces application windows each cycle. Always confirm the current rules and deadlines before applying.

Where Gemini comes in

The scholarship needs an offer. We get you the offer.

The hardest part of any scholarship is not the application form — it is securing an admission offer from a university on the approved list. That is our speciality. We are an independent UK education consultancy, and we help students build applications strong enough to win places at highly ranked universities.

University shortlisting

We match you with approved, highly ranked universities that fit your grades and field.

A stronger application

We prepare your personal statement, references and documents so your application stands out at competitive universities.

Offer to arrival

Once your offer arrives, we support you through English requirements, the student visa and settling in.

Common questions

Frequently asked

Is Gemini Admissions part of the government?

No. Gemini Admissions is an independent, UK-registered education consultancy. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Qatar's Ministry of Education and Higher Education. Scholarship applications are made only through the Ministry's official channels.

Where do I apply for the scholarship?

Applications are submitted through the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, within the application windows it announces each cycle. We help you with the university admission side — not with submitting the scholarship application itself.

Can you guarantee I get the scholarship?

No one can. Selection is made by the government body that runs the programme. What we can do is give you the strongest possible chance by helping you win an offer from an approved, highly ranked university.

Do you only work with UK universities?

No. We place students in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand — so we can target approved universities in whichever country suits your field.

Official source
This page is a simplified guide only. Conditions, approved universities, eligible fields and deadlines change regularly. Always confirm the current rules on the official government website before you apply.
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