MasterCard American University Of Beirut AUB Scholarships (Master’s & PhD) 2024/2025 For Sub-Saharan African Students

American University of Beirut MasterCard Foundation Scholarship Program are running Masters Scholarships for students in Sub-saharan Africa 2024/2025.

Application Deadline: 14th March 2024

Applications for Full Scholarships for on-campus master’s (thesis and non-thesis tracks) and PhD degrees for Fall 2024-25 are now open.

Offered Annually: Yes

About the Award: American University of Beirut (AUB) and The MasterCard Foundation have partnered to provide scholarships to students at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS).

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This $9 million scholarship program will enable young adults who are sensitive to their communities’ concerns and proactive in their environment to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health or Medical Laboratory Sciences at AUB. In addition to full scholarships and living expenses, The MasterCard Foundation Scholars at AUB will benefit from intensive preparatory courses, mentoring, career counselling, and internships at institutions and organizations relevant to their field of study. A give-back component is incorporated into the program, which allows students to contribute to their communities through several volunteer projects and activities.

Eligibility: Graduate scholarships are open to:

Nationals of Africa
Refugee and displaced living in Lebanon

Undergraduate scholarships are open to nationals of Lebanon or refugee and displaced living in Lebanon

Selection: Selection and admission are based on:

Academic promise
Financial disadvantage
Leadership potential
Desire to give back and go back to one’s community

Program Benefits: Fully-funded

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars (Offline) will be offered:

Full tuition scholarships
Accommodation
Books and computer
Living expenses
Medical insurance
Intensive preparatory courses and SAT courses (as needed)
Close supervision and academic support
Community engagement opportunities

How to Apply:

Complete the AUB Online Graduate Application Form after creating an account.
Upload supporting documents as per the requirements indicated on the online application.
Once you reach the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program box in the application, click on “Apply” in order to recieve the financial survey link specific to this scholarship that needs to be filled and submitted before the application deadline.

Visit the Scholarship Webpage for Details