The Qatar Airways National Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications. In this article, we will provide a comprehensive overview of this scholarship program, including its advantages and a step-by-step guide to the application process.
What Employers Are Offering
- ✔ Employer-provided health & medical insurance
- ✔ Visa sponsorship & legal work authorization
- ✔ Relocation assistance & settlement support
- ✔ Long-term employment & benefit coverage
- ✔ Permanent residency pathways (eligible roles)
The Qatar Airways National Scholarship Program for 2026 is a fully financed scholarship designed for Qatari nationals or individuals with a Qatari mother. This program encompasses support for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral studies, with recipients receiving a monthly stipend and access to global opportunities, including internships within the Qatar Airways Group.
Employment Benefit Eligibility Information
Applicants searching for international employment opportunities often compare roles offering employer-sponsored insurance coverage, relocation support, and legally compliant work authorization programs.
- Jobs with employer-provided health insurance benefits
- Visa sponsorship positions including medical coverage
- Full-time employment with dental and vision insurance
- High salary jobs offering worker protection benefits
- Healthcare and caregiver roles including insurance coverage
Understanding benefit eligibility requirements helps applicants evaluate qualified employment offers before submitting immigration applications.
Welcome to a world where aspirations soar to new heights. Qatar Airways is in search of exceptional individuals to become part of its renowned team, comprising seasoned aviators and dynamic experts.
As part of its commitment to nationalization, Qatar Airways offers an inspiring National University Studies Scholarship Program that assists Qatari students in pursuing academic studies, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, at educational institutions within the State of Qatar, or abroad. Qatar Airways provides opportunities for 23 different degree majors, encompassing a wide array of subjects ranging from aviation management to journalism to business.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
- Institution(s): Various Universities
- Study in: Various Countries as per the above university list
- Opportunity Focus Areas: See the list below.
- Program Period: Four years for undergraduates, two years for masters, and three years for PhD.
- Deadline: December 31, 2026
Insurance & Worker Protection Requirements
Before visa approval, many employer-sponsored programs require proof of valid health insurance coverage and worker protection compliance. Immigration authorities verify medical coverage eligibility before granting work authorization.
Depending on the destination country, foreign employees may also need workplace injury protection, employer liability coverage, and travel medical insurance during relocation.
- Mandatory health insurance for visa holders
- Workplace accident and employer liability protection
- Travel and relocation medical coverage
- Insurance verification during immigration processing
Confirm insurance compliance requirements before submitting a work permit application.
Courses offered
- Accounting
- Business and Management Studies
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Tourism Management
- Hospitality
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Operational Research
- Aviation Management
- Airline and Airport Management
- International Relations
- Political Science
- Journalism
- Media Studies and Communications
- Public Relations
- Aviation and Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics/Robotic Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Fashion Design
- Law
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Food Science
- Nutrition
Program Period: Depends on the selected program.
Scholarship Coverage
Qatar Airways National Scholarship Program provides the recipient with the following benefits:
- Monthly stipend.
- Growth and learning possibilities with various training courses.
- Global opportunities with internships at Qatar Airways Group
- The annual academic reward for exceptional students.
Eligibility Criteria for Qatar Airways National Scholarship Program
To qualify for the Qatar Airways National Scholarship Program, you must fulfill the following criteria:
- Must be Qatari or have a Qatari mother.
- Must be 18 years of age or older and must complete their degree by the age of 29.
- Secondary School Education Certificate corresponding to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education grading scale with an average of 80% or higher
- IELTS for Qatari: overall score of 5.5 or above, no less than 5 in each component.
- ELTS for Qatari Mother: overall score of 6.0 or above, not less than 5.5 in each component.
- Pass the interview set by Qatar Airways.
- Current letter of unconditional offer from a university approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Qatar.
- Graduated high school students must complete mandatory national service. However, the student who receives a confirmed offer letter from one of the universities listed in the Higher Education Emiri Scholarship programme will be exempt. Click here for a list.
How to Apply for the Qatar Airways National Scholarship Program?
Please follow the following instructions to avail Qatar Airways National Scholarship Program:
- Register here.
- Upload the following documents:
- Resume / CV
- Copy of Highest Educational Certificate
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of English Proficiency Level
- Copy of National Service Clearance
- Copy of University Offer
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