The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Programme offers comprehensive scholarships through a partnership with the American University of Beirut (AUB).
This initiative is designed to equip young individuals with the skills to become “agents of change” within their communities, nations, and regions. As part of the programme, scholars participate in workshops, specialised courses, and fieldwork alongside their degree studies.
Benefits of AUB Scholarship Programme
The scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Living expenses
- Travel costs
Requirements for AUB Scholarship Programme
Also, on-campus master’s scholarships are open to:
- Citizens of countries on the African continent
- Citizens of Lebanon
- Refugees living in Lebanon or on the African continent
PhD scholarships are open to:
- Citizens of countries on the African continent
- Refugees living on the African continent
Selection Process
Selection criteria
- 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 May 30, 2025.
- Tests that you can submit: AUB-EN test, TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO English Test (DET).
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.
- Tests that you can submit: TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO English Test (DET).
Application Deadline
May 16, 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Mastercard Foundation to apply.
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 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.
- 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 16, 2025.
- Submit RUSE scores by June 20, 2025.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: For an application to be considered complete, applicants must have completed (1) the AUB online graduate application and (2) submit RUSE scores.
For more details,visit AUB scholarship webpage
