AUB Mastercard On-Campus Graduate Scholarship 2025–26 | Fully Funded PhD and Master’s Opportunities for African Students and Refugees

AUB Mastercard On-Campus Graduate Scholarship 2025: Overview

The On-Campus Graduate Scholarship 2025–26 is offered through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the American University of Beirut (AUB). It provides fully funded scholarships for outstanding students from Africa, Lebanon, and refugees living in these regions. The program supports academic excellence, leadership development, cultural exchange, and community service.

Applications for PhD scholarships (Spring 2025–26) are currently open, while applications for master’s scholarships (Fall 2025–26) have closed.

AUB Mastercard On-Campus Graduate Scholarship 2025: Eligibility

Master’s Scholarships (Fall 2025–26)

• Open to citizens of any African country

• Open to Lebanese citizens

• Open to refugees living in Lebanon or on the African continent

PhD Scholarships (Spring 2025–26)

• Open to citizens of any African country

• Open to refugees living on the African continent

Applicants must also:

• Be 35 years old or younger

• Demonstrate strong academic performance

• Show financial need

• Possess leadership and community service experience

• Commit to attending all workshops and learning activities of the Scholars Program

• Demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following tests: AUB-EN, TOEFL iBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or Duolingo English Test

Benefits

The scholarship covers the following:

• Full tuition fees

• Accommodation and living allowance

• Academic materials and books

• Laptop (where applicable)

• Leadership development workshops

• Community engagement programs

• Travel support for eligible international students

Programs Available (PhD Spring 2025–26)

• Theoretical Physics

• Biomedical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Environmental and Water Resources Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Epidemiology

Application Requirements

Applicants must provide:

• A completed AUB online graduate application

• All supporting academic and identification documents

• For master’s applicants, a completed AUB Financial Aid Application (accessed within 1–3 days after submitting the graduate application)

Applications are only considered complete after both forms are submitted.

Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence

• Financial need

• Leadership potential

• Commitment to community service

• Readiness for university-level studies in English

Application Process

1. Complete the AUB online graduate application and upload all required documents by the deadline.

2. Select “Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program” under the Financial Opportunities section.

3. For master’s applicants, complete the AUB Financial Aid Application (emailed within 1–3 working days).

Important Dates

• Master’s application deadline: March 13, 2025 (Closed)

• PhD application deadline: November 6, 2025

• Results and admission process: November–December 2025

• Program start: Spring 2026

For more information and application: 

Visit the official website of the AUB Mastercard On-Campus Graduate Scholarship 2025–26 | Fully Funded PhD and Master’s Opportunities for African Students and Refugees