Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship in American University of Beirut 2026

Applications for Full Scholarships for online master's degrees for Fall 2026-27 are now open

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides full scholarships in partnership with the American University of Beirut (AUB). 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. 

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship
• Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship
• Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship Courses
• Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About MasterCard Foundation

The Mastercard Foundation is an international non-governmental organization established by Mastercard in 2006. The organization, which is based in Toronto, Ontario, has supported work in 49 countries.In 2018, Mastercard Foundation shifted to a specific focus on Africa, through its Young Africa Works strategy. The foundation develops programs primarily focused on reducing gender and economic inequality, expanding access to quality education, increasing the opportunities for decent work, and supporting overall economic growth.Funding is primaril... continue reading

Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship

Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides Full Scholarships

Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship Courses

• Business Administration
• Computing in Education
• Engineering Management
• Nursing Administration and Management

Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship Qualification

• Applicants must be citizens of countries on the African continent.
• Applicant should be 35 years or younger
• Strong academic standing in their previous degree

The scholarship program is open for Fall admissions to the following five online graduate programs: 

1. Master’s in Engineering Management (Online)
2. Master’s in Computing in Education (Online)
3. Master's in Business Administration  (Online)
4. Master in Nursing Administration and Management (online)
5. Executive Master in Healthcare Leadership (Online)

Each online master's program might have additional admissions requirements. Kindly check the webpages of each program for additional details. 

Interview date, Process and Venue for Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship

• 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).

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For an application to be considered complete, applicants must have completed (1) the AUB online graduate application and (2) submit RUSE scores.

More information on online graduate education at AUB, Please click here

For more Information, visit American University of Beirut  Scholarship webpage