What is the time limit for the Teaching Assistant to go for his/her Master’s degree?
The Teaching Assistant must go for English Program/ Master Degree within one year of their appointment.
How often does the Masters scholarship recipient have to send the Progress Report and Academic Transcript to the Scholarships Office?
Students have to send the progress report and transcript after the completion of each semester.
Masters and PhD scholarship recipients should download and complete the appropriate 'Academic Progress Report' form available on the Scholarships Office website Forms page.
After a few months if the student wants to change to another University, what is the procedure?
The student needs to send a request letter to her/his College/Department clearly mentioning the reason of the case. The College/Department will review the request and send approved requests on the the VPCAO.
What are the criteria for the extension of scholarship?
You need to send the following documents to your Qatar University Dean/Mentor and to the Scholarships Office:
- a letter of request from you stating that you will need the extension and the supporting reasons
- a support letter from your overseas university Academic Advisor printed on its letterhead and stating:
- your current progress report
- the reasons you will need the extension and
- the courses that you will still need to finish the program and
- when you will be finished
- be aware that:
- Masters scholarship recipients are allowed a one year extension
- Doctorate scholarship recipients are allowed a two year extension
Your case will be presented to our Human Resources Committee for review and we will inform you as soon as the decision will be made.
I need a Suspension of Scholarship. What proceedures should I follow?
Students may suspend, or “freeze” their scholarship for up to one academic year, one time throughout their studies.
To request a suspension, please send to Scholarships Office the following:
- A letter of request from you outlining the reasons for suspension
- A letter from your overseas university on their letter head stating that the leave of absence is permitted (if you are returning to the same school)
- Official transcripts and verification of enrollment in the overseas university
Your case will be presented to Human Resources Committee and VPCAO for the final decision.
I would like to transfer to another overseas university. What steps are required in order to get approval for this transfer?
If you decide to pursue a change of university, please send Scholarships Office the following:
- an email or letter from you, addressed to VPCAO stating your request and the reason for it; be as detailed as possible
- the acceptance letter from the new University showing that you are accepted directly into your approved major
- a Study Plan for the current overseas university and a Study Plan for the new overseas university indicating that there will be no extension of your program
- a current official transcript.
What is the next step after the completion of Master/ PhD?
Scholarship students must inform the Scholarships Office about the completion of his/her studies and then resume work at Qatar University.
If I wish to change my overseas university or training scheme, what should I do?
The scholarship recipient must follow the following procedure if wishing a change of university, or training scheme:
- Seek prior approval from department, and Scholarships Unit at VP&CAO Office.
- In the case of a scholarship recipient changing a university in the United States, a new I20 form must be obtained.
- The new university must be on HEI‘s list.
Are there any incentives for achieving excellent grades in the Masters/PhD programs?
Scholarship recipients sent overseas to obtain the Masters Degree (Teaching Assistant) will be receiving an annual merit increase based on his/her academic performance abroad. Similarly, any Qatar University candidate sent for the PhD degree (Lecturer) will be receiving the annual merit increase based on his/her academic performance abroad.