Overview
An upcoming internal government scholarship stream for Qatari students entering priority digital fields at Qatar University or the University of Doha for Science and Technology. The second 2026–27 application period runs from 15 November to 30 December 2026 through Qatar’s Government Scholarship Platform.
Complete scholarship details
The Ministry’s Digital Transformation Programme is part of Qatar’s 2026–27 Government Scholarship Plan and is designed to direct high-school graduates toward digital disciplines needed by the public sector. Priority fields named by the Ministry include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science and digital analytics, cloud computing, software engineering, digital platforms and services, digital innovation, smart cities, and telecommunications networks and technologies. For the internal track, the Ministry names Qatar University and the University of Doha for Science and Technology and states a monthly allowance of QAR 8,000 for students in this digital-transformation scholarship stream. The programme also describes summer practical training and employment-aligned development pathways.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet the Government Scholarship Plan conditions for the relevant internal bachelor’s route. The official plan states that bachelor’s scholarship applicants must be Qatari citizens, of good conduct, medically fit, and meet the approved academic and programme conditions. Applicants should use the current Government Scholarship Platform for the definitive requirements, approved universities and majors for their chosen route.
Tips for this scholarship
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified against the Ministry’s current 2026–27 Digital Transformation Programme announcement and Government Scholarship Platform guidance. The second registration period is 15 November–30 December 2026 for internal scholarships at government universities. The QAR 8,000 monthly allowance is stated specifically for the internal digital-transformation stream. No closing time was published, so only deadline_date is recorded. Applicants should re-check the live platform for current route-specific conditions and documents.
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