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American University of Beirut Mastercard Foundation Full Scholarships for Master's and PhD Degrees (Fall 2025-26)

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Applications for full scholarships for on-campus master's (thesis and non-thesis tracks) and PhD degrees for the Fall 2025-26 academic year are now open. The application deadline is March 13, 2025.

Eligibility and Admission Criteria:

On-Campus Master’s Scholarships:

  • Citizens of African countries

  • Citizens of Lebanon

  • Refugees living in Lebanon or on the African Continent

PhD Scholarships:

  • Citizens of African countries

  • Refugees living on the African Continent

Eligibility and Selection Criteria for Scholarship Students:

  • 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.

    • Acceptable tests: AUB-EN test, TOEFL iBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or Duolingo English Test (DET)

How to Apply:

  1. Complete an AUB online graduate application and upload the required supporting documents by the deadline.

  2. Select Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program under the Financial Opportunities section of the online graduate application.

  3. Complete the AUB Financial Aid Application, which will be accessible within 1-3 working days after submitting your Graduate Admission Application. An automated email from the financial aid office will confirm your access rights.

Important Note: To ensure your application is complete, you must submit both the AUB online graduate application and the AUB Financial Aid Application.

For more information on graduate education at AUB, visit:
Graduate Education at AUB.

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Mastercard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and one of the largest foundations in the world. It works with visionary organizations to advance education and financial inclusion to enable young people in Africa and Indigenous youth in Canada to access dignified and fulfilling work. Established in 2006 through the generosity of Mastercard when it became a public company, the Foundation is an independent organization separate from the company, with offices in Toronto, Kigali, Accra, Nairobi, Kampala, Lagos, Dakar, and Addis Ababa. Its policies, operations, and program decisions are determined by the Foundation’s Board of Directors and leadership.