AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT (AUB)
American University of Beirut (AUB) Scholarships
full · bachelors, masters
- Full tuition + living costsMastercard track
- ~$50,000 (est.) total valueApprox. full award
- 70+ fields of studyProgrammes
- Founded 1866AUB
- $50 application feeCost to apply
- Africa & Middle East priorityMastercard focus
At a glance
full
Funding
€60k
Max amount
Feb 1, 2027
Deadline
Egypt
Country
American University of Beirut (AUB)
Provider
The American University of Beirut (AUB) offers a range of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students at its campus in Beirut, Lebanon, including the fully funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program track. AUB itself is a private university founded in 1866 and one of the oldest American-model universities in the Middle East. The scholarships target academically able students with limited financial means who are active in their communities and want to drive positive change; the Mastercard Foundation track in particular prepares young people from Africa and the Middle East, including refugees and displaced people residing in Lebanon, to become agents of change. Full awards can cover tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses for the duration of the chosen programme, and scholars are expected to take part in workshops, courses, and fieldwork alongside their degree. Programmes span more than 70 fields across the faculties of Engineering and Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Business, and Agricultural and Food Sciences. Applicants must be proficient in English, submit official transcripts and 2 recommendation letters, take the GMAT for the MBA or the GRE for some majors, and pay a non-refundable application fee of $50. Because award coverage, eligible countries, and the closing date are set each cycle, confirm the current 2026/2027 details and deadline on the official AUB financial aid page before you apply.
What's covered
- Full tuition fees — The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program track covers 100% of tuition fees for the duration of the chosen undergraduate or graduate programme at AUB.
- Accommodation — Student housing or an accommodation allowance is provided for the full study period under the fully funded track.
- Living expenses — A living allowance covers day-to-day costs, books, and supplies, estimated at roughly ~$8,000 (est.) per year depending on the programme.
- Academic support and fieldwork — Scholars take part in workshops, courses, and fieldwork alongside their degree, funded as part of the program.
- Partial and need-based aid — AUB also offers partial financial aid for students who do not receive a full award, scaled to demonstrated need.
- Estimated full-award value — A full Mastercard Foundation award at AUB can be worth around ~$50,000 (est.) in total across tuition, housing, and living costs, confirmed per cycle on the official page.
How to apply
Applications are made online through the AUB admission and financial aid systems, with all supporting documents uploaded before the deadline.
- Create an AUB account — Create an account and complete the AUB online undergraduate or graduate application form on the official AUB website.
- Upload supporting documents — Upload official transcripts for all levels, 2 recommendation letters, and required test scores (IELTS or TOEFL, plus GMAT or GRE where needed).
- Confirm eligibility for the track — Check that you meet the requirements for your chosen track, including English proficiency, citizenship or residency in an eligible region, and a commitment to community service.
- Pay the application fee — Pay the non-refundable application fee of $50 (or L.L.75,000) so that your application can be processed.
- Submit and await review — Submit before the deadline and await AUB's decision; selection considers academic promise, financial need, and leadership potential.
Eligibility
Academic and financial profileMust be academically able with limited financial means and a demonstrated commitment to community impact.
Eligible regions (Mastercard track)Open to students from Africa and the Middle East, including Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Sudan, and others, as well as refugees and displaced people residing in Lebanon.
English proficiencyMust show English proficiency through IELTS or TOEFL; GMAT is required for the MBA and GRE for some Arts and Sciences majors.
Application materialsMust submit official university transcripts for all levels, complete the online application, and provide 2 recommendation letters.
A non-refundable application fee of $50 (or L.L.75,000) applies. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program track focuses on leadership potential and a commitment to giving back to one's community.
Eligible countries
Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, Djibouti, Mauritania, Comoros, Other African countries, Refugees and displaced people residing in Lebanon
Deadlines
2026/2027 academic year~1 February 2027 (est.)
Selection
AUB and the Mastercard Foundation select scholars on academic promise, financial need, leadership potential, and a demonstrated commitment to community service. Reviewers assess official transcripts, recommendation letters, English proficiency (IELTS or TOEFL), and required test scores (GMAT for the MBA, GRE for some majors). For the fully funded Mastercard track, priority goes to able students with limited means from Africa and the Middle East, including refugees and displaced people in Lebanon, who show the potential to lead change in their communities.
Verified sources
- AUB Office of Financial Aidaub.edu.lbofficial
- American University of Beirutaub.edu.lbofficial
About the provider
The American University of Beirut (AUB) is a private, independent university in Beirut, Lebanon, founded in 1866 and chartered in New York. It follows an American model of liberal education across faculties including Medicine, Engineering and Architecture, Arts and Sciences, Health Sciences, Business, and Agricultural and Food Sciences.
Frequently asked questions
Answers below are best-effort estimates from the most recent application cycle. Values marked ~ or (est.) may shift year-to-year — confirm specifics on the official scholarship page.
Who can apply for AUB scholarships?
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Academically able undergraduate and graduate applicants to AUB with limited financial means. The fully funded Mastercard Foundation track prioritises students from Africa and the Middle East, including refugees and displaced people residing in Lebanon.
What does the full scholarship cover?
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The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program track can cover tuition fees, accommodation, and living expenses for the duration of the chosen programme, worth around ~$50,000 (est.) in total.
Where is AUB located?
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The American University of Beirut is in Beirut, Lebanon. It was founded in 1866 and follows an American model of higher education.
Which levels of study are eligible?
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Both undergraduate and graduate programmes at AUB are eligible, across faculties such as Engineering, Arts and Sciences, Health Sciences, Business, and Agriculture.
Is there an English language requirement?
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Yes. Applicants must show English proficiency through IELTS or TOEFL. The GMAT is required for the MBA and the GRE for some Arts and Sciences majors.
How many recommendation letters are needed?
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Two recommendation letters are required, along with official university transcripts for all levels.
Is there an application fee?
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Yes. A non-refundable application fee of $50 (or L.L.75,000) is required for your application to be considered.
Which countries are eligible for the Mastercard track?
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Students from Egypt, Lebanon, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Sudan, and other African countries, plus refugees and displaced people residing in Lebanon, are eligible.
How many fields of study are offered?
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AUB offers programmes across more than 70 fields spanning engineering, sciences, health, business, and agriculture.
What does the program expect from scholars?
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Scholars are expected to attend workshops, courses, and fieldwork alongside their degree and to act as agents of change in their communities.
What is the application deadline?
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The deadline is expected around 1 February 2027 (est.) for the 2026/2027 year. Confirm the exact date on the official AUB page.
Where do I confirm the current details?
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Always confirm the current coverage, eligible countries, fees, and deadline on the official AUB financial aid page before applying.