Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.

QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.

Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.

Believing in the importance of investing in Qatarization, QNB offers a scholarship program at the country›s most prestigious international universities, as well as many incentive benefits, monthly bonuses, and summer training. Furthermore, professional jobs will be available to our graduates after graduation.

The goal of this program is to help the education sector in Qatar, as it is one of the most important pillars of QNBs corporate social responsibility strategy and a significant contributor to the development of the national workforce. A good education will enable our youth to pursue the best careers in the future.

In accordance with the Bank's scholarship policy, we offer annual scholarships to students who are interested in pursuing higher education studies at leading universities in Qatar, with a wide range of benefits:

• Competitive salary;

• Annual awards for outstanding students;

• Health insurance;

• Securing a suitable job after graduation;

• Internship during summer vacation;

• Payment of academic, enrollment, tuition and book fees.

Scholarships are open to high-school graduates and undergraduate university students with an outstanding academic record.

The eligibility to apply for a scholarship will have to meet the criteria and conditions as per below:

• Age must be between 17 and 21 years when applying for the scholarship;

• Should not have a First or Second degree relative, who is a QNB employee or sponsored student;

• Hold a secondary school certificate with a percentage of not less than 70%, and in case the applicant is still studying and registered at university the cumulative average GPA score should be at least 3.0;

• IELTS score of at least 5.5;

• Unconditional acceptance offer from the approved university list

• Pass the tests and interviews conducted by the QNB.

• Computer Science.

• Computer Engineering.

• Economics.

• Finance.

• Accounting.

• Law.

• Management of Information System.

• International Banking.

• Investments Management.