On-Campus Graduate Scholarships for Fall 2025-26 at the American University of Beirut (AUB)

DEADLINE: 13 MARCH

Applications are now open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, offering full scholarships for on-campus master's (thesis and non-thesis tracks) and PhD degrees at the American University of Beirut (AUB) for the Fall 2025-26 academic year. The application deadline is March 13, 2025.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program aims to empower young people to become agents of change in their communities, countries, and regions. Scholars will engage in academic advancement, personal development, cultural exchange, civic engagement, and community service throughout their studies.

Eligibility and Admission Criteria

For Master’s Scholarships:

• Citizens of countries on the African continent

• Citizens of Lebanon

• Refugees living in Lebanon or on the African continent

For PhD Scholarships:

• Citizens of countries on the African continent

• Refugees living on the African continent

Eligibility and Selection Criteria for Scholarship Students

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Good academic standing in their previous degree.

• Talent that exceeds financial resources, demonstrating the need for scholarship support.

• A commitment to giving back to the community, country, and region.

• Strong leadership skills.

• A commitment to attending all additional learning experiences and workshops required by the Scholars Program.

• Applicants must be 35 years or younger at the time of application.

• Demonstration of readiness for university studies in English (RUSE) by May 30, 2025.

Acceptable tests for demonstrating English proficiency (RUSE) include:

• AUB-EN test

• TOEFL IBT

• IELTS (Academic)

• GRE (Verbal)

• GMAT (Verbal)

• DUOLINGO English Test (DET)

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

1. Complete the AUB online graduate application and upload all required supporting documents by the application deadline.

2. Select the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program under the Financial Opportunities section of the online graduate application.

3. Complete the AUB Financial Aid Application, which will be accessible within 1-3 working days after submitting the Graduate Admission Application. You will receive an automated email from the financial aid office with your access rights once the financial aid application has been activated.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For the application to be considered complete, applicants must:

• Submit the AUB online graduate application.

• Complete the AUB Financial Aid Application.

For more information on graduate education at AUB, please click https://www.aub.edu.lb/mcf/Pages/Graduate.aspx.