Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at American University of Beirut 2023

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

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB 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.

The scholarship program is open to the following three online graduate programs: 

• Master’s in?? Engineering Management? (Online)
• Master’s in Computing in Education (Online)
• Master's in Business Administration  (Online)

• Table of Content
• About MasterCard Foundation
• Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program
• Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program Courses
• Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program Qualification
• 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 Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program

• The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB 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.

Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program Courses

• Business Administration 
• Computing in Education
• Engineering Management

Requirements for Mastercard Foundation Scholarship Program Qualification

• 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) by July 21, 2023.

?Tests that you can submit: TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO English Test (DET).?

Application Deadline

How to Apply

?Step ?1: Complete the AUB online graduate application and upload supporting documents by July 21, 2023.

Step ?2:  Complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Survey by July 21, 2023.

Step ?3:  Submit RUSE ?scores by July 21, 2023.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For an application to be considered complete, applicants must have completed (1) the AUB online graduate application, (2) the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program survey, and (3) submit RUSE scores.

For more details,visit AUB website