Deadline: November 6, 2025

Applications are open for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2025-2026 at American University of Beirut. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides full scholarships 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.


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PhD Programs open for Spring 2025-26​:

  • Theoretical Physics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Epidemiology

Benefits

  • The scholarship will cover tuition, accommodation and living expenses for selected applicants.

Eligibility

PhD scholarships are open to:

  • Citizens of countries on the African Continent
  • Refugees living ​on the African Continent​

Selection Criteria

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  • 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).

​Tests that you can submit: AUB-EN test, TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO English Test (DET).​

Application

Interested applicants should:

  • Step ​1: Complete an AUB online graduate application and upload supporting documents by the deadline.
  • Step ​2: Select Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program under the Financial Opportunities section of the online graduate application.


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For more information, visit MCFSP.

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