Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Scholarship

Overview

A scholarship program from Hamad Bin Khalifa University (part of Qatar Foundation) offering tuition waivers and stipends to outstanding international applicants across its bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs, considered automatically as part of the admissions process.

Funding

Tuition fee waiver, monthly stipend (about QR 5,000-9,000 depending on level), and a round-trip airfare allowance

Eligibility

• Open to all international students and Qatar residents applying to HBKU degree programs
• Must have completed secondary school (for Bachelor's), hold a BS degree (for Master's), or an MS degree (for PhD)
• IELTS generally required, with exemptions for applicants from English-medium institutions
• Scholarship consideration is part of the standard admissions review - no separate scholarship application in most cases

Application Deadline

International applicants: around 1 February; Qatar nationals/residents: around 15 March, sometimes with a late grace window into early May (deadlines vary by cycle) Always confirm exact dates on the official site before planning your application, since deadlines shift year to year.

How to Apply

1. Apply for admission to an HBKU bachelor's, master's, or PhD program through the university's admissions portal
2. Submit transcripts, degree certificates, English test scores, and required essays/CV
3. Some programs may require a research proposal (for PhD) or additional assessment
4. Scholarship eligibility is assessed automatically alongside admission (RA/TA service may be required for some funding)
5. Await the admission and funding decision from HBKU