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.
Benefits
Covering tuition and living expenses.
Offers mentoring, leadership skills development, tutoring, internship opportunities, and career services
Courses
Biomedical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
Epidemiology
Mechanical Engineering
Theoretical Physics
Requirements
PhD scholarships are open to:
Citizens of countries on the African Continent
Refugees living in any the African Continent
Selection Process
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).
Method of Application
Click Here 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 Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: November 6, 2025.