The American University of Beirut (AUB) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2025/2026 for PhD Study (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 American University of Beirut (AUB) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program ​aims to prepare young people to be agents of change in their communities, countries, and regions. Scholars attend a series of workshops, courses, and fieldwork in addition to the courses for their degrees.

PhD Programs open for Spring 2025-26​:

• Theoretical Physics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Environmental and Water Resources Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Epidemiology

Requirements
PhD scholarships are open to:

• Citizens of countries on the African Continent
• Refugees living ​on the African Continent​
• 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.

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 financ​ial 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.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the AUB Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program