The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the American University of Beirut (AUB) offers fully funded scholarships to academically promising and financially disadvantaged students, particularly from Africa, Lebanon, and refugee communities. This programme supports transformative education by combining degree study with leadership development, community engagement, and real-world learning experiences.
👉 Explore details and apply: https://www.aub.edu.lb/mcf/Pages/default.aspx
Benefits
🎓 Full Scholarship Coverage
Selected scholars receive financial support that typically includes tuition, living expenses, health insurance, books, and a laptop, plus additional travel support for students from sub-Saharan Africa and refugee groups.
📚 Academic & Leadership Development
In addition to degree coursework, Scholars participate in workshops, leadership training, fieldwork, and community service, preparing them to become change agents in their communities, countries, and regions.
🌍 Networking & Impact Opportunities
Participants gain exposure to global academic networks and community projects, helping strengthen their academic experience and leadership portfolio.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
The scholarships are aimed at young people who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, leadership potential, and a commitment to community impact. Specific eligibility tracks include:
- Citizens of African countries,
- Citizens of Lebanon,
- Refugees living in Lebanon or on the African continent.
Age and academic requirements vary depending on the study level (e.g., typically under 35 for graduate applicants), and applicants must show readiness for English-medium university study.
Scholarship Tracks (What’s Available)
📘 On-Campus Graduate Scholarships
- Open for master’s programmes (both thesis and non-thesis tracks).
- Deadline: 12 March 2026 for Fall 2026-27 admission.
- Includes full financial support through the Scholars Program.
💻 Online Graduate Scholarships
- Available for select online master’s degrees (e.g., MBA, Engineering Management, Computing in Education, Nursing Administration).
- Check individual programme pages for specific requirements.
📗 Undergraduate Scholarships
- Restricted to students from African countries via AUB partner organisations.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
- Visit the AUB Mastercard Foundation Scholars page:
👉 https://www.aub.edu.lb/mcf/Pages/default.aspx - Review the eligibility and application deadlines for your preferred track (on-campus or online).
- Submit the AUB online application for your chosen graduate or undergraduate programme by the deadline.
- Complete the Financial Aid Application:
- If you’re applying for graduate study and want the Mastercard Foundation scholarship, select it under Financial Opportunities in the application and complete the financial aid form where required.
- Submit supporting documents:
- Academic transcripts, proof of identity, leadership and community activity information, and required English-language test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, GRE/GMAT verbal where needed).
- Check your application status after submission to ensure completeness.
