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.
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
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Scholarship Program
Aim and Benefits of Scholarship Program
The scholarship is a fully funded opportunity that covers:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Living expenses
- Travel costs
Requirements for Scholarship Program Qualification
On-campus masters’ scholarships are open to:
- Citizens of countries on the African Continent
- Citizens of Lebanon
- Refugees living in Lebanon or on the African Continent
PhD scholarships are open to:
- Citizens of countries on the African Continent
- Refugees living on the African Continent
Interview date, Process and Venue for Scholarship Program
Selection criteria
- 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 May 30, 2025.
- Tests that you can submit: AUB-EN test, TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO English Test (DET).
Also, for online courses:
- 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 June 20, 2025.
- Tests that you can submit: TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO English Test (DET).
Application Deadline
May 16, 2025How to Apply
For the on-campus scholarship:
- Complete an AUB online graduate application and upload supporting documents by the deadline.
- Select the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program under the Financial Opportunities section of the online graduate application.
- 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 financial 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 the online scholarship:
- Complete the AUB online graduate application and upload supporting documents by May 16?, 2025.
- Submit RUSE scores by June 20, 2025.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: For an application to be conside?red complete, applicants must have completed (1) the AUB online graduate application and (2) submit RUSE scores.
For more details, visit AUB scholarship webpage
