Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB
Provides full scholarships and comprehensive support to talented young people from across Africa and refugees in Lebanon. Scholars participate in leadership development activities and fieldwork to create positive impact.
About this scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB is offered by American University of Beirut for study in Lebanon at bachelor and master level. The award is valued at Full tuition, monthly stipend, medical insurance, housing, books, and laptop, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, monthly stipend, medical insurance, housing, books, and laptop. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor and master level. Eligible study areas include Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Policy Planning, Environmental Technology, Epidemiology and Business Administration. Nationality requirements apply: African countries and Lebanon.
Eligibility
Academically promising, financially disadvantaged students from Africa, Palestinian and Syrian refugees, and needy Lebanese.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-03-26. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor and master
Fields of study
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Policy Planning, Environmental Technology, Epidemiology and Business Administration
Nationality requirements
African countries and Lebanon
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- American University of Beirut
- Study destination
- Lebanon
- Eligible applicant countries
- Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Djibouti, Mauritania, Comoros and African countries
- Award
- Full tuition, monthly stipend, medical insurance, housing, books, and laptop
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor and master
- Fields of study
- Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Health, Environmental Policy Planning, Environmental Technology, Epidemiology and Business Administration
- Nationality
- African countries and Lebanon
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-03-26
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-10-09