Scholarship
USAID Higher Education Scholarships (HES)
The Higher Education Scholarships (HES) program supports students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds to pursue undergraduate degrees. Scholars participate in intensive civic engagement, leadership development, and community service projects.
About this scholarship
USAID Higher Education Scholarships (HES) is offered by USAID / American University of Beirut for study in Lebanon at bachelor level. The award is valued at Full tuition, housing or transportation, books, laptop, and monthly stipends, 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, housing or transportation, books, laptop, and monthly stipends. 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 level. Nationality requirements apply: Lebanese and Refugees in Lebanon.
Eligibility
Lebanese citizens and refugee/displaced youth residing in Lebanon who are graduates of public or private high schools or technical schools.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. 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
Nationality requirements
Lebanese and Refugees in Lebanon
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Key details
- Provider
- USAID / American University of Beirut
- Country
- Lebanon
- Award
- Full tuition, housing or transportation, books, laptop, and monthly stipends
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- Lebanese and Refugees in Lebanon
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Renewable
- Yes
- Verified by Eternity
- Not yet verified
- Last verified
- 2026-08-24
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
View official scholarship sourceLast verified 2026-08-24