Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: On-Campus Graduate Scholarship
Full scholarships for talented, financially constrained African, Lebanese and refugee students to study on-campus master's or PhD degrees at AUB.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Lebanon
Funding
Described as full scholarships; other AUB pages list tuition, stipend, medical insurance, housing, books and laptop and travel for some groups.
Eligible applicants
Citizens of African countries, Lebanese citizens, refugees; age 35 or under
Photo: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Not_home, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Overview
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: On-Campus Graduate Scholarship is offered by American University of Beirut for Master’s, PhD study in Lebanon. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testDemonstrate readiness through AUB-EN, TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, GRE/GMAT Verbal or Duolingo.
- Age35 or younger
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition
Included
Stipend, housing, insurance (per AUB funding page)
May be included
Described as full scholarships; other AUB pages list tuition, stipend, medical insurance, housing, books and laptop and travel for some groups. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 13, 2026
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- African countries, Lebanon (master's only), and refugees.
- International eligibility
- PhD applicants do not complete the Financial Aid Application.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Strong academic standing in previous degree.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Talent must exceed financial resources.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Lebanon
Official eligibility summary
Master's: citizens of African countries, Lebanon, and refugees living in Lebanon or Africa. PhD: citizens of African countries and refugees living in Africa. Applicants must be 35 or younger, hold no master's degree, have strong academic standing, talent exceeding financial resources, leadership and community commitment.
Applicant profile
- Citizens of African countries, Lebanese citizens, refugees; age 35 or under
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Lebanon
Current-cycle criteria
- Master's: citizens of African countries, Lebanon, and refugees living in Lebanon or Africa. PhD: citizens of African countries and refugees living in Africa. Applicants must be 35 or younger, hold no master's degree, have strong academic standing, talent exceeding financial resources, leadership and community commitment.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- The page does not list the documents required
How to apply
- 1
Complete the AUB online graduate application and upload documents.
- 2
Select Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program under Financial Opportunities.
- 3
Complete the AUB Financial Aid Application (not PhD).
Application timeline
Application cycle
The Fall 2026-27 deadline was 26 March 2026 and has closed; no date for the next cycle.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
American University of Beirut
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.