The American University of Beirut invites African Students to Apply for its Fully-funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2025/26 for a Masters Degree

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Applications are open for the American University of Beirut Announces Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2025/26 for Graduate Study For International Students. Apply below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The application deadline for the on-campus scholarship is March 13, 2025, while the online scholarship is  May 16, 2025.

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Tell Me About The American University of Beirut Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program:

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides full scholarships in partnership with the American University of Beirut (AUB). Also, the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program โ€‹aims to prepare young people to be agents of change in their communities, countries, and regions. Scholars attend a series of workshops, courses, and fieldwork in addition to the courses for their degrees.

Which Fields are Eligible?

All fields for the on-campus scholarship and the following courses for the online scholarship:

Type:

Scholarship 

Who can Apply For The American University of Beirut Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?

Also, on-campus masters’ scholarships are open to:

  1. Citizens of countries on the African Continent
  2. Citizens of Lebanon
  3. Refugees living in Lebanon or on the African Continent

โ€‹โ€‹โ€‹PhD scholarships are open to:

  • Citizens of countries on the African Continent
  • Refugees living โ€‹on the African Continentโ€‹

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How are Applicants Selected?

  • Good academic standing in the previous degree
  • Talent that exceeds financial resourcesโ€‹
  • Commitment to giving back to the community, country, and region
  • Leadership skills
  • Commitment to attend all the additional learning experiences and workshops required by the Scholars Program
  • 35 years or younger
  • Demonstration of Readiness for University Studies in English (RUSE) by May 30, 2025.
  • โ€‹Tests that you can submit: AUB-EN test, TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO English Test (DET).โ€‹

Also, for online courses:

  • Good academic standing in the previous degree
  • Talent that exceeds financial resources
  • Commitment to giving back to the community, country, and region
  • Leadership skills
  • Commitment to attend all the additional learning experiences and workshops required by the Scholars Program
  • 35 years or younger
  • Demonstration of Readiness for University Studies in English (RUSE) by June 20, 2025.
  • โ€‹Tests that you can submit: TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO English Test (DET).โ€‹

Which Countries Are Eligible?

African countries and Lebanon 

Where will the Award be Taken?

Lebanon

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the American University of Beirut Fully Funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program?

Furthermore, the scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers:

  • Tuition fees
  • Accommodation
  • Living expenses
  • Travel costs

How Long Will the Award Last?

Duration of study 

How to Apply:

โ€‹For the on-campus scholarship: 

  • Complete an AUB online graduate application and upload supporting documents by the deadline.
  • Select the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program under the Financial Opportunities section of the online graduate application.
  • Complete the AUB Financial Aid Application, which will be accessible, within 1-3 working days, after you โ€‹submit your Graduate Admission Application. You will receive, within 1-3 days, an automated email from the financial aid office informing you of your access rights once the financial aid application has been activated.โ€‹
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: For an application to be considered complete, applicants must have completed (1) the AUB online graduate application and (2) the AUB Financial Aid Application.

For the online scholarship:

  • Complete the AUB online graduate application and upload supporting documents by May 16โ€‹, 2025โ€‹.
  • Submit RUSE โ€‹scores by June 20, 2025.
  • IMPORTANT NOTE: For an application to be consideโ€‹red complete, applicants must have completed (1) the AUB online graduate application and (2) submit RUSE scores.

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