Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) · Application cycle 2027/2028

Georgetown University in Qatar Financial Aid for Undergraduates 2027/2028

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About this scholarship

Need-based grants for Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service students at Georgetown University in Qatar, for entry in fall 2027. Admission does not look at your ability to pay, and the university says it meets the demonstrated need of admitted students.

Funding type

Covers: a university grant based on need. The aid office takes what your family can pay away from the full cost of attendance, and the grant covers the rest. The cost includes tuition, books, university fees and insurance, plus housing, meals and personal costs depending on your residency. Every family is expected to pay at least USD 1,000 a year. Tuition for 2026/2027 is USD 74,520 a year (QAR 271,998). Qatar Foundation housing costs QAR 10,100 to 13,002 a semester. You reapply for aid every year. Campus jobs are not part of the aid package.

Tuition fees: Partially covered
Living costs: Partially covered
Travel: Not specified
Insurance: Partially covered

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities: All nationalities
Residence condition: No residence condition

Open to all nationalities At least 12 years of school or equivalent. Holders of a four year bachelor's degree are not eligible Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service. Majors: Culture and Politics, International Economics, International History, International Politics, and Science, Technology and International Affairs Financial need shown through the CSS Profile and the requested documents Qatari students can also apply for the Ministry of Education and Higher Education scholarship

Minimum grade: Not stated
Work experience asked for: Not stated
Return condition: Return condition not stated
How to apply: Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required TOEFL iBT IELTS Duolingo English Test Waiver possible

TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo is required from all applicants. There is no minimum score. The strongest applicants have Duolingo 130, TOEFL iBT 102 or IELTS 7 and above. The university suggests waiting to apply if you are below Duolingo 100, TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6. The test is waived if you ask by email and have 620 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, or 26 in both ACT English and Reading. Some native speakers can get a waiver with approval from the admissions office.

University admission details

Admission included in application?

Applications opened on 1 August 2026. Early Action closes on 1 November 2026 with results by 15 December 2026. Regular Decision closes on 15 January 2027 with results by 1 April 2027. The time is not stated. For aid, complete the CSS Profile by 15 January 2027 and upload the requested documents. The CSS fee is USD 25, and you can write to the aid office if you cannot pay it. The financial aid FAQ page still shows 15 March 2026, last year's date, so use 15 January 2027. If your parents are separated, the other parent completes a separate CSS Profile. SAT or ACT is optional for fall 2027. Interviews are by invitation, and applicants outside Qatar usually have them online or by phone. The enrollment deadline is 1 May 2027, and classes start on 15 August 2027.

Required documents

Admission application through the GU-Q Application or the Common App Short essay of up to 250 words and personal statement of up to 650 words Transcripts for the last three years of school, with an official English translation if needed Counselor report and one teacher report TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo result Passport copy CSS Profile and financial documents

Application steps

Apply through the GU-Q Application or the Common App, and choose Early Action or Regular Decision. Ask your counselor and teacher to send their reports through the system. Complete the CSS Profile with code 4563 by 15 January 2027 and upload the financial documents in the admissions portal. The aid office sends your aid offer in time for you to decide before the enrollment deadline. Confirm your place by 1 May 2027.

Requirement checklist

Admission application Required

Through the GU-Q Application or the Common App, one application only. The fee is waived for completed applications.

Writing supplement Required

A short essay of up to 250 words and a personal statement of up to 650 words.

Counselor and teacher reports Required

Sent online by the counselor and the teacher from an institutional email, not a personal one.

English test Required

TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo, unless you get a waiver.

CSS Profile Required

School code 4563, with the financial documents requested through the admissions portal.

Scholarship contacts

GU-Q Financial Aid Office: [email protected]

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