QF Grant Program for CMU-Q Students

Qatar Foundation provides a world-class financial aid program for students admitted to Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar. The program, which is possible thanks to the generosity of Qatar Foundation, provides need-based financial aid to students of all nationalities, with no repayment. Grants cover up to the full cost of attendance based on each family’s unique financial circumstances.
We advise all families to apply for the grant program, regardless of perceived ability to pay for the cost of attendance.

Low-need families may be eligible for a 10-20% grant
The university policy requires applicants to submit a grant application if they wish to be considered for merit scholarship funds.
If you are a non-Qatari student who will receive full funding to attend the university (for instance, through a government scholarship or employee benefit), please email us and we will waive the grant application requirement.

Early Decision Candidates

Step 1: Check your eligibility. The eligibility criteria for financial aid is different for Early Decision than for Regular Decision.

International applicants outside of Qatar are not eligible for financial aid during the Early Decision round
If an international applicant is admitted through Early Decision, that student will not be able to apply for financial aid at a later date.

Step 2: Submit your application through Common App.

Step 3: Apply for the QF Need-Based Grant.

Priority deadline: November 17

Regular Decision Candidates

Step 1: Submit your application through Common App.

Step 2: Apply for the QF Need-Based Grant.

Priority deadline: February 1

Official Document Requirements

Qatar Foundation requires all supporting documentation to be provided up front with the grant application submission.

Scanned copy of applicant’s valid passport as well as all family members.
Scanned copy of applicant’s Qatar Resident Permit (if issued) as well as Qatar RP of all family members (if they are living in Qatar)
Scanned copy of applicant’s national ID.
Copy of documents for any scholarship or grant received (if applicable)
Student release form (can be downloaded from the application)
Student and Parent obligation form (can be downloaded from the application)
University consent form (can be downloaded from the application)
Scanned copy of all receipts for educational payments paid during previous academic year for the applicant and family members, including siblings.
Official income letter (Salary Certificate) for employed parent(s) issued by the parent’s employer.
Credit bureau report for both parents obtained recently from Qatar Credit Bureau.
Bank statement for both parents showing recent 12 months of all accounts including current, saving accounts, investment placements and special accounts. (if any)
In case the family has their own business or company, please provide the following:
a. Scanned copy of commercial registration documents
b. Recent balance sheet and profit and loss report
c. 12-month bank statement for the business bank account(s)
d. Tax form (if applicable)
Tax form(s). (if applicable)
Deed/Ownership certificate(s) for all family-owned properties/assets (flat/villa/land/bonds, etc…)
Valid rent contract(s). (if applicable)
Vehicle ownership cards
Qatar Residence Permit of all people employed by the applicant’s family (home maid, driver, professional service provider, etc…)
Bank loan(s) letter(s) stating initial loan amount, remaining balance, number of installments as well as loan(s) maturity. (if any)
Any inquiries related to FA Student Loan application can be addressed via email on [email protected]
Further documents might be asked for during the application review process.
All documents should be uploaded to the FAS online system in pdf format in size less than 2 MB.

Questions About the Grant Application

Once you receive the registration confirmation email from QF, you may need to first clear the browser cache in order to change your password. To clear your browser cache, press Ctrl + Shift + Delete and follow the instructions.

If you are facing technical difficulties or have questions related to parts inside the grant application itself, please email [email protected].

Financial Aid Decisions

We strongly advise students to submit their grant application before the priority deadline so we can issue financial aid decisions within one week of the admission decision. If you do not submit the grant application by the priority deadline, your financial aid decision will be significantly delayed.