The American University of Beirut (AUB), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is welcoming applications from suitably qualified candidates for the fully-funded Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2026. Join the family of over 243 Scholars coming from more than 20 countries to become a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at AUB!
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB expects to get ready youngsters to be specialists of progress in their various communities, nations, and districts. The program expects researchers to go to a progression of workshops, courses and field work together with their degree courses of study.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Mastercard Foundation/American University of Beirut (AUB)
- Scholarship Type: Fully funded Scholarships
- Scholarship level: Postgraduates
- Number of Awards: Several
- Award Worth: Fully Funded
- Nationality: Africans
Also Check: Mastercard Foundation Scholarships 2026-27 | Application Guide
Mastercard Foundation Scholarship at AUB | ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for the scholarship, the following selection criteria must be met:
- 35 years or younger
- Strong academic standing in their previous degree
- Talent that exceeds financial resources
- Demonstrated leadership potential and commitment to community engagement
- Commitment to attend additional learning experiences and workshops required by the Scholars Program
- Demonstration of Readiness for University Studies in English (RUSE) by June 30, 2026.
Tests that you can submit: TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO English Test (DET).
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: All application for the 2026 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB are to be done online. They are to do the following:
Step 1: Complete the AUB online graduate application and upload supporting documents by May 18, 2026.
Step 2: Submit RUSE scores by June 30, 2026.
Application Deadline: May 18, 2026