The American University of Beirut Graduate and Undergraduate Scholarships 2017/18, Lebanon

Undergraduate Scholarship

The Program

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is a partnership between the American University of Beirut and The MasterCard Foundation in Canada. The program provides academically promising but financially disadvantaged students an opportunity for quality higher education. It welcomes applications from Lebanese and non-Lebanese young adults living in Lebanon who are sensitive to their communities’ concerns, proactive in their environment, and believers in their ability to make a difference. Students enrolled in the Scholars Program receive comprehensive scholarships, mentoring, leadership development, and life skills support as they transition from their schools to AUB and then to the workforce.

Eligibility Criteria

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB is open to Lebanese and non-Lebanese students residing in Lebanon (in particular Syrian and Palestinian refugees) who fulfill the following criteria:

1. Attend public schools or attend private schools on financial aid scholarships

2. Show good academic standing in the first and second secondary classes

3. Demonstrate high financial need

4. Exhibit an interest in social issues as well as evidence of commitment to the service of the community

5. Score a minimum of 12/20 on the Lebanese Baccalaureate official exam or its equivalent

Selected students are expected to sit for an English placement exam on a date recommended by the program.

Checklist of documents to be presented:

Candidates must fill out the application form and present it with the documents in person to the Office of Admissions at AUB.

Additional documents related to the applicant:

1. Copy of identity card or passport

2. Two recent passport size photos

3. Official and sealed copy of the first and second secondary classes’ school grades with rank and class average

4. Proof of previous scholarship or financial aid if applicable

5. Certified copy of Official Lebanese Baccalaureate Certificate when available or a certified copy of Syrian certificate with equivalence by MEHE

Additional documents related to the applicant’s family:

1. Family civil status record issued within the previous three months ( ) or ( ) for Syrian applicants

2. Employment records for every working member of the family

3. For each dependent child enrolled at school or university, recent school certificate of registration showing annual tuition fees

4. Car registration form for each car owned

5. Proof of home ownership in Lebanon

6. Proof of land ownership in Lebanon

7. UNHCR registration certificate for Syrian applicants if applicable

For more information click "Further official information" below.