The Qatar Airways University National Scholarship Program 2026 offers fully funded undergraduate opportunities for Qatari nationals and children of Qatari mothers. This initiative supports students pursuing higher education both domestically and internationally, aligning with Qatar Airways' commitment to national development and talent cultivation↚
Qatar Airways University National Scholarship Program 2026 (Fully Funded)
Scholarship Overview
- Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree (Undergraduate)
- Fields of Study: Aligned with Qatar Airways' approved majors, including aviation management, engineering, business, IT, law, logistics, and more.
- Coverage: Tuition fees, monthly stipend, living expenses, health insurance, and travel costs to the country of study.
- Post-Graduation: Upon completion, scholars are required to join Qatar Airways under the Graduate Development Programme.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be Qatari nationals or children of Qatari mothers.
- Have a good reputation and conduct.
- Be medically fit and pass required medical examinations.
- Be between 17 and 24 years of age at the time of application.
- Have graduated from high school within the last three years.
- Achieve a minimum high school overall score of 85% for Qatari nationals or 90% for children of Qatari mothers.
- Have a recent IELTS score of 5.5 for Qatari nationals or 6.0 for children of Qatari mothers, with no component below 5.0.
- Choose a university and major that are accredited by Qatar's Ministry of Education and approved by Qatar Airways.
- Provide an unconditional acceptance letter from the chosen university.
- Not be currently or previously employed by Qatar Airways or any other entity.
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Important Dates
- Application Deadline: Specific dates are announced annually; please refer to the official Qatar Airways Nationalisation Portal for the current year's timeline.
- Program Start: Typically aligns with the academic year of the chosen university.
Application Process
- Prepare Documents: Gather high school certificates, IELTS scores, university acceptance letters, and other required documents.
- Submit Application: Apply through the official Qatar Airways Nationalisation Portal.
- Selection Process: Applications are evaluated based on academic merit and alignment with Qatar Airways' needs.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview.
- Offer and Acceptance: Successful applicants will receive scholarship offers and must sign an employment contract with Qatar Airways upon graduation.
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