Mastercard Foundation American University of Beirut Scholarship 2026

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the American University of Beirut has opened a special application window for PhD scholarship opportunities for African nationals for the spring 2026 admission.

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program prepares talented and diverse young people with a commitment to giving back with the skills and mindsets they need to pursue their aspirations and enrich their communities. 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.

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• American University of Beirut Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of American University of Beirut Scholarship
• American University of Beirut Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for American University of Beirut Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for American University of Beirut Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

American University of Beirut Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of American University of Beirut Scholarship

• Covering tuition and living expenses.
• Offers mentoring, leadership skills development, tutoring, internship opportunities, and career services

American University of Beirut Scholarship Courses

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

Requirements for American University of Beirut Scholarship Qualification

PhD scholarships are open to:

1. Citizens of countries on the African Continent
2. Refugees living in any the African Continent

Interview date, Process and Venue for American University of Beirut Scholarship

• 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).

Check also:
Erasmus Mundus Scholarship 2027
Global Korea Scholarship 2027

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For an application to be considered complete, applicants must have completed (1) the AUB online graduate application and (2) the AUB Financial Aid Application.

For more details, visit Mastercard Foundation American University of Beirut Scholarship webpage