Amiri Scholarship

Emiri Schoarship

About the Amiri Scholarship

University of Doha for Science and Technology has the privilege of receiving Amiri Scholarships which are awarded to eligible students residing in Qatar, and to international students from all over the world. The Amiri Scholarship - the most prestigious scholarship given by UDST - reflects the vision and continuous commitment of H.H. the Amir to promote and encourage excellence in education.

The purpose of the Amiri Scholarship at UDST is to enable exceptional students to pursue a degree in the applied fields of study offered by the University, to foster creativity and innovation in science and technology, and to experience Qatar’s diverse multicultural society.

FALL 2027 APPLICATIONS

10 January – 31 March 2027

Amiri Scholarship Benefits

STUDENTS WITHIN QATAR

Tuition fees waiver for obtaining a bachelor’s degree

Monthly stipend

Textbook fees waiver

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Tuition fees waiver for obtaining a bachelor’s degree

Monthly stipend

Textbook fees waiver

Health insurance

Accommodation and transportation

Coverage of visa processing fees

Annual one round trip economy class ticket

Eligibility Criteria

UDST is committed to supporting Qatar National Vision 2030 by providing equal educational opportunities to high-achieving students.

Students graduating from government, private, or international schools within or outside Qatar are eligible to apply for the Amiri Scholarship, subject to meeting the following requirements:

1. Academic Profile

90%

Minimum overall high school average, or equivalent

General Academic Requirements
  • Hold a high school graduation certificate, or its equivalent, approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
  • Have a minimum overall high school average of 90% or equivalent.
  • Have graduated from high school in the same academic year in which the scholarship application is submitted or in the immediately preceding academic year.
  • Meet the college-specific academic requirements listed below.
  • Meet any additional subject-specific or program-specific admission requirements established by UDST.

College-Specific Academic Requirements

In addition to achieving a minimum overall high school average of 90% or equivalent, applicants must meet the following final-year subject requirements:

College of Business

90%

Overall high school average

90%

Required subjects for the program:

  • Aviation Management: Mathematics, and either Chemistry or Physics
  • All other Business programs: no additional subject requirement

College of Computing and Information Technology

90%

Mathematics

90%

Chemistry or Physics

College of Engineering and Technology

90%

Mathematics

90%

Chemistry or Physics

College of Health Sciences

90%

Mathematics

90%

Each of the two required Science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) for the program:

  • Medical Imaging: Biology and Physics
  • Nursing: Chemistry, and either Biology or Physics
  • All other Health Sciences programs: any two of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics

College of General Education

90%

Mathematics

90%

One Science subject (Chemistry or Physics)

Applicants must satisfy both the scholarship eligibility criteria and the admission requirements of their selected academic program.

High School Qualifications

The requirements above apply to all high school qualifications after approved grade conversion. Select your qualification to see what to submit.

Qatari General Secondary / Applied Technology Secondary

WHAT TO SUBMIT

Your final Grade 12 certificate showing:

  • your overall Grade 12 average; and
  • your final Grade 12 grades in the Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), and Technology subjects required by the selected college.
American High School Diploma / SABIS

WHAT TO SUBMIT

Grade 12 transcript showing the Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), and Technology courses required by the selected college.

British (IGCSE, GCSE, AS Level, A Level)

WHAT TO SUBMIT

Your IGCSE / GCSE (O Level) certificates, and your AS Level or A Level results if you have them.

  • The required Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), and Technology subjects are accepted at any level: O Level, AS Level, or A Level.
  • If you took a required subject at more than one level, the highest level is the one considered.
International Baccalaureate (IB)

WHAT TO SUBMIT

IB results showing the required Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), and Technology subjects. The IB pathway, subject levels, and grade conversion are assessed during the admission review.

Indian (CBSE / HSC), Pakistani (HSC), and Bangladeshi (HSC)

WHAT TO SUBMIT

Final board and school results for the required subjects. Applicants from a commerce stream who studied pure Mathematics or pre-calculus are reviewed individually for program-specific eligibility.

French Baccalaureate

WHAT TO SUBMIT

Final-year results for the required Mathematics, Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology), and Technology subjects. Grades are converted using the approved methodology before the UDST minimum is applied.

Other qualifications

WHAT TO SUBMIT

Final school transcript showing the required subjects, for individual review.

2. Standardized Test Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the minimum English and Mathematics standardized test requirements shown below:

English

IELTS

7.0

Overall band score, with no individual band score in Reading, Writing, Speaking, or Listening below 6.5

Valid for two years

TOEFL iBT

95

With no component score below 22

Valid for two years

SAT

550

Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Valid for three years

Mathematics

SAT

550

Mathematics

Valid for three years

ACT

22

Mathematics

Valid for three years

Validity is counted from the original test date. Applicants must submit official standardized test results that remain valid as of the scholarship application deadline.

3. Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted as part of the scholarship application:

Copy of the high school graduation certificate, or its equivalent, approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

Official standardized test results for English and Mathematics:

English: SAT, IELTS, or TOEFL.

Mathematics: SAT, ACT, or an approved equivalent.

Two academic reference letters.

For international applicants, a copy of the high school transcript attested by the competent official authorities in the applicant’s home country.

Evidence of extracurricular achievements.

Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence of achievements and activities undertaken outside the regular academic curriculum, including:

  • Professional or academic certifications.
  • Local, regional, or international competitions.
  • Academic Olympiads.
  • Awards and recognitions.
  • Leadership roles, such as President or member of a Student Council.
  • Community engagement, volunteering, or outreach programs.
  • Other relevant extracurricular or student engagement activities.

Applicants may be asked to provide additional documents where required for admission, qualification equivalency, or verification purposes.

Applications and all required supporting documents must be submitted by the published deadline. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.

4. How to Apply

The Amiri Scholarship has its own application form in the UDST Applicant Portal. The form will be available when scholarship applications open on 10 January 2027.

1

Apply for admission now

Submit your UDST admission application first.

2

Apply for the scholarship

Complete the Amiri Scholarship application form in the Applicant Portal between 10 January and 31 March 2027.

Step-by-step instructions will be published on this page before applications open.

Scholarship Award Maintenance Requirements

Scholarship awards are reviewed at the end of each academic year to ensure that the Student has satisfied the Scholarship’s minimum maintenance criteria, per the following (Bachelor’s Degree):

3.00

Minimum CGPA

12

Minimum earned credits per semester

Fall and Winter only

3–9

Earned credits per semester

Spring semester only

30

Expected minimum earned credits per academic year

4 years

Maximum duration of scholarship award

In order to maintain their Scholarship, the Student must satisfy the minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), earned Credit requirements, and must not exceed the duration of the Scholarship award.

Registration and study requirements
  1. Must register for the Fall and Winter semesters as full-time students until graduation, unless approved for a reduced Course load based on Course load reduction criteria detailed in the Scholarship and Financial Assistance Policy (PL-ST-11) and related Procedure (PR-ST-11), and the University’s other related policies and procedures.
  2. Exemptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis subject to the University prior written approval.
  3. No gap in study and/or deferral of the Scholarship award is allowed without prior approval, subject to the criteria and procedures detailed in the Scholarship and Financial Assistance Policy (PL-ST-11) and Procedure (PR-ST-11).
Course Withdrawal Policy
  1. Scholarship recipients must maintain the minimum credit load requirement as outlined above.
  2. Requests to drop courses that would result in falling below the minimum credit load requirement will be denied.
  3. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the urgency and nature of the situation.
  4. If the course drop request does not cause a breach of the minimum credit load requirement, the request may be approved in writing at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee.
  5. Any financial charges incurred due to dropping a course after the official add/drop period shall be borne by the Student.

The Student is expected to adhere to the University’s academic regulations, policies, and procedures.

Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission to UDST or the award of the Amiri Scholarship. Applications are assessed competitively based on academic performance, standardized test results, extracurricular achievements, program admission requirements, and the availability of scholarship awards.

Contact the Admissions Office for further questions or inquiries