MOEHE Reopens Educational Voucher Applications and Raises Income Eligibility Limit (Qatar, June 2026)
MOEHE reopened applications for educational vouchers through the Maarif public services portal and updated the eligibility criteria. The maximum actual family income threshold was raised from QAR 25,000 to QAR 35,000 per month after deducting financial obligations.
MOEHE reopened applications for educational vouchers through the Maarif public services portal and updated the eligibility criteria. The maximum actual family income threshold was raised from QAR 25,000 to QAR 35,000 per month after deducting financial obligations.
What Changed?
The application process for educational vouchers was reopened and the income eligibility threshold for subsidized voucher seats was increased. The update broadens access to private school and kindergarten options under the social responsibility project.
Old System vs New System
The reported maximum monthly actual family income limit for subsidized educational voucher seats was QAR 25,000, which restricted eligibility for some Qatari families.
The maximum monthly actual family income limit is QAR 35,000 after deducting fixed financial obligations. Eligible Qatari parents may submit applications electronically through the Maarif portal with salary and obligation documentation.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
More students may become eligible for voucher-supported places in private schools and kindergartens, including schools where annual fees exceed the voucher value.
Parent / Family Impact
Parents with actual income up to QAR 35,000 may now qualify, provided they submit required documents showing salary and financial obligations.
School / Institution Impact
Participating private schools and kindergartens must process voucher-supported enrollments according to the approved regulations and may cover amounts exceeding the voucher value as part of the CSR project.
Teacher / Staff Impact
No direct teacher-specific operational change was identified, though participating schools may see enrollment changes in voucher-supported seats.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-25: applications reopened and income threshold update announced
- QAR 28
- 000: educational voucher value referenced for covered seats.
What To Do
- Eligible parents should apply through the Maarif portal
- attach the original payslip and supporting documents for financial obligations
- and verify participating school seat availability.
What To Watch Next
Monitor application outcomes, seat allocation by category, and any future changes to voucher value or participating school lists.
Global Context
The change is important for education-finance comparison because it uses a voucher and private-school partnership model to widen access while targeting families based on actual disposable income.
Source Record
Source type: Official announcement
Source name: Qatar News Agency