Apply for the on-campus PhD scholarships American University of Beirut Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Applications for on-campus PhD scholarships 2025/2026 American University of Beirut (AUB) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program for Spring 2025-26 are now open. Deadline for applications is November 6 2025. PhD Programs open for Spring 2025-26:
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• Theoretical Physics• Biomedical Engineering• Civil Engineering• Electrical and Computer Engineering• Environmental and Water Resources Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Epidemiology
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Applications for Full Scholarships for on-campus master’s (thesis and non-thesis tracks) for Fall 2025-26 are now closed. The deadline for application was on March 13, 2025.
Eligibility and Admission Criteria
On-campus masters’ scholarships are open to:
- Citizens of countries on the African Continent
- Citizens of Lebanon
- Refugees living in Lebanon or on the African Continent
PhD scholarships are open to:
- Citizens of countries on the African Continent
- Refugees living on the African Continent
ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS
- 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).
How to apply
Interested applicants should:
- Step 1: Complete an AUB online graduate application and upload supporting documents by the deadline. CLICK HERE
- Step 2: Select Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program under the Financial Opportunities section of the online graduate application.
- Step 3 (not required for PhD applicants): Complete the AUB Financial Aid Application, which will be accessible, within 1-3 working days, after you submit your Graduate Admission Application. You will receive, within 1-3 days, an automated email from the financial aid office informing you of your access rights once the financial aid application has been activated.
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.
- More information on graduate education at AUB
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