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MASTERCARD FOUNDATION SCHOLARS PROGRAM AT THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT

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Application Deadline:  March 12, 2026​​​​

LOCATION:  Lebanon

Applications for full scholarships for on-campus master’s (thesis and non-thesis tracks) and PhD programs at the American University of Beirut for Fall 2026-27 are now ​open. The de​​​adline​ for application is March 12, 2026​​​​. 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.

ELIGIBILITY:

On-campus master’s scholarships are open to young people who are:​

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​

​​​ 35 years or younger

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 May 31, 2026.

​Tests that you can submit: AUB-EN test, TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO English Test (DET).​

​To apply:

Step ​1: Complete an AUB online graduate application and upload supporting documents by the deadline.

Step ​2: Select the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program under the Financial Opportunities section of the online graduate application.

Step 3 (not required for PhD): Complete the AUB Financial Aid Application, which will be accessible after you ​submit your online graduate application. 

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.

BENEFIT:

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

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UNIVERSITY OF KENT AHRC DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS (ARTS AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL)

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Application Deadline: 23:59 GMT, Monday 16 February 2026

LOCATION: England

These prestigious AHRC awards will fund three doctoral researchers each year from 2026-2028. Successful candidates will join a vibrant and inclusive research community, benefiting from exceptional academic supervision, tailored professional development, and cross-institutional collaboration through a training hub network comprising eleven outstanding universities in the South East and South West of England.

ELIGIBILITY:

This award is open to both UK residents and international (this includes EU) candidates.

In order to receive AHRC funding, you must have qualifications/experience equal to the standard of a good honours degree at a first or upper second class level from a UK academic research organisation. Degree qualifications gained from outside the UK, or a combination of qualifications and/or experience that is equivalent to a relevant UK degree, may be accepted.

If a candidate does not meet the criteria above, they would be classed as an international student.

AHRC Doctoral Landscape Awards are offered under UKRI terms and conditions. In line with funder requirements, the majority of awards will be allocated to Home candidates, with up to one-third available for overseas applicants per year. 

In accordance with AHRC eligibility requirements, applicants who have already commenced doctoral study are not eligible for an AHRC Doctoral Landscape Award studentship.

AHRC offers both full-time and part-time study.

Awards will be offered for a minimum of 3.5 years (full-time equivalent) with the opportunity to extend up to 4 years to support researcher development opportunities such as placements or additional skills development. 

Doctoral projects must be structured and supervised to ensure that researchers can complete and submit their thesis within the agreed funded period established at the start of the project. Both full-time and part-time modes of study are eligible. 

For further information visit our AHRC Doctoral Awards webpage. 

BENEFIT:

These scholarships include a doctoral stipend (equivalent to the Research Councils UK National Minimum Doctoral Stipend, £20,780.) Tuition fees at the home rate and access to further research funding on application. If you are applying as an international candidate, Kent will waive the difference between Home and International fees. 

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