AUB Mastercard Scholarship

About the scholarship

The American University of Beirut is pleased to announce the commencement of applications for the 2026/27 AUB Mastercard Scholarship. The American University of Beirut Mastercard Scholarship aims to prepare young people to be agents of change in their communities, countries, and regions. The scholarship covers tuition, accommodation, a laptop, travel costs, and monthly stipends.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides full scholarships for 2026/27 on-campus Master’s and PhD, as well as online Master’s admissions in partnership with the American University of Beirut (AUB).

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program ​aims to prepare young people to be agents of change in their communities, countries, and regions. Scholars attend a series of workshops, courses, and fieldwork in addition to the courses for their degrees.

The Scholars Program is more than just a scholarship. It offers mentoring, leadership skills development, tutoring, internship opportunities, and career services in addition to covering tuition and basic living expenses.

AUB Mastercard Scholarship 2026 Duration and Reward

Full Scholarship covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, laptop, books, travel, visa, and medical insurance.

Scholars attend a series of workshops, courses, and fieldwork in addition to the courses for their degrees.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be citizens of or refugees living on the African continent.
• Good academic standing in the previous degree
• Talent that exceeds financial resources
• Commitment to giving back to the community, country, and region
• Have strong leadership skills
• Commitment to attend all the additional learning experiences and workshops required by the Scholars Program
• Be 35 years or younger
• Demonstration of Readiness for University Studies in English (RUSE). Tests that you can submit: TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO English Test (DET).