American University of Beirut (AUB) Mastercard Foundation 2023 Scholars Program

Applications for Full Scholarships for online Master's degrees for Fall 2023-24 are now open. Click here for more details. 

The American University of Beirut (AUB) offers full scholarships in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.

The scholarship program is open to the following three online graduate programs: 

1. Master’s in Engineering Management (Online)
2. Master’s in Computing in Education (Online)
3. Master's in Business Administration  (Online)

Each Online Master's program might have additio

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• UNICEF Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
• Aim and Benefits of UNICEF Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
• Requirements for UNICEF Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation seeks a world where everyone has the opportunity to learn and prosper. All people, no matter where their starting point in life, should have an equal chance to succeed. We believe that with access to education, financial services, and skills training, people can have that chance. Our focus is helping economically disadvantaged young people in Africa to find opportunities to move themselves, their families, and their communities out of poverty to a better life.... read more... continue reading

UNICEF Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

Aim and Benefits of UNICEF Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB 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.

Requirements for UNICEF Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Qualification

• 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 July 21, 2023.

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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• Step 1: Complete the AUB online graduate application and upload supporting documents by July 21, 2023.
• Step 2:  Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Survey by July 21, 2023.
• Step 3:  Submit RUSE ?scores by July 21, 2023.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For an application to be considered complete, applicants must have completed (1) the AUB online graduate application, (2) the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program survey, and (3) submit RUSE scores.

For more details, visit AUB website