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Hamad Bin Khalifa University Scholarship
by HBKU (Qatar Foundation)
🟡 Partial Funding 🟢 Active 🎓 All Levels 🌍 Qatar
72%
Match
Competitiveness: Competitive
Win Probability: 8%  ·  Effort: 8/10  ·  Reward: 7/10
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Award Amount
35-100% tuition waiver +
Duration
Varies
Deadline
February (international)
Level
All Levels
Acceptance
5-15%
Difficulty
Hard

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Instant Application Intelligence

72%
Eligibility Match
8%
Win Probability
8/10
Difficulty
40–60 hours
Time Required
7/10
Reward Score
📋 Overview
💰
Award Amount
35-100% tuition waiver + stipend
⏱
Duration
Varies
📍
Study Country
Qatar
🏛️
Provider
HBKU (Qatar Foundation)
🎓
Level
All Levels
📖
Fields
All Fields
🏆
Awards/Year
Varies
📅
Deadline
February (international)
Competitive merit and need tuition support in Doha Qatar.
Who Should Apply
Students admitted to HBKU programs
Education Level
All Levels
Eligible Fields
All Fields
Key Benefits
Partial tuition support; monthly living stipend
Tags
University
📊 Statistics & Competitiveness
Data not publicly available
Applicants Last Year
Varies
Winners
5-15%
Acceptance Rate
Competitive
Competition Level
Competition level: Competitive — Acceptance rate: 5-15%
💸 Funding Breakdown
Tuition
Partial
Living Stipend
Yes
Total Award
35-100% tuition waiver + stipend
🎓 Tuition Coverage
Partial
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes
🏡 Accommodation
Yes
✈️ Travel Allowance
No
💊 Health Insurance
No
🎁 Other Benefits
Networking; mentoring; research support (varies by programme)
🔄 Renewable
No
📄 Application Requirements
Essay Required
Yes
Rec Letters
2 letters
Documents Required
  • CV / Resume
  • 2 letters Recommendation Letters
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Yes
  • IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
  • Interview: Some programmes
📋 Application Process:
1. Apply for admission to the university 2. Check scholarship eligibility 3. Submit scholarship application 4. Academic review 5. Award notification
Apply for admission; funding is assessed during review
✅ Eligibility Deep Dive
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Varies by Programme
🎓 Academic Level
All Levels
🗣️ English Requirement
IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+
🎂 Age Limit
None specified
💼 Work Experience
None required
🏆 Leadership
Preferred
💰 Financial Need
No
🎯 Target Students
International Students
🗺️ Application Roadmap
1
Apply for admission to the university
⏱ 1-2 weeks Medium
2
Check scholarship eligibility
⏱ 1-2 weeks High ⚠ Rejection Risk
3
Submit scholarship application
⏱ 1 week Medium
4
Academic review
⏱ 1 week Medium
5
Award notification
⏱ Varies Medium ⚠ Rejection Risk
📅 Timeline
📅 Applications Open
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
⏰ Deadline
February (international)
🎤 Interview
Some programmes
🎓 Study Starts
September/October or January (varies)
Varies (typically 3-6 months before deadline)
Applications Open
Prepare your documents and essays
February (international)
Applications Close
Submit before this hard deadline
Some programmes
Interview / Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates notified
After selection
Results Announced
Successful applicants notified
September/October or January (varies)
Study Begins
Course starts at host institution
⚖️ Selection Process
📋 Selection Criteria
Academic excellence; clear study/research plan
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💹 Cost Analysis
Varies
Estimated Study Cost
35-100% tuition waiver + stipend
Amount Covered
Varies
Out of Pocket
Good
Value Rating
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Students admitted to HBKU programs
The scholarship provides: 35-100% tuition waiver + stipend — Partial tuition support; monthly living stipend
The application deadline is: February (international). Check the official website for the most current information.
Competition level: Competitive. Acceptance rate: 5-15%. A strong application is essential.
No
Typically: academic transcripts, passport, English language scores, 2 letters, CV/resume, personal statement/essays. Check the official website for the exact list.
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Contact
scholarships@hbku.edu.qa
Last updated: 2026-05-31
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