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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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TIGER MASTER’S EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS AT AIX-MARSEILLE UNIVERSITY

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LOCATION: France

Aix Marseille Université places international mobility and welcoming global talent at the heart of its strategy. It provides a special scholarship program to help exceptional students from all over the world join the Aix-Marseille University community.

ELIGIBILITY:

To apply:

Step 1 : Choose your Master’s programme from among the eligible programs found on the program website.
Step 2 : Submit your application for the programme of my choice (via the appropriate platform depending on my personal situation).
Step 3: The programme coordinators review the applications and select the candidates who will be awarded the scholarship.
Step 4 : Receive my program admission letter.
Step 5: If you have been selected for the scholarship, you will receive, shortly afterwards, your award letter for the TIGER Master’s Excellence Scholarship

Students do not need to take any specific steps to apply for this scholarship: only the application file required by each Master’s programme must be submitted through the relevant application platform.
Every year, many students apply for these programmes, and only a small number are selected on the basis of the quality of their application and awarded the TIGER Master’s Excellence Scholarship.

If you do not receive a scholarship award notification, you may assume that your application has not been successful.

Please note that even if a scholarship is awarded, non-European international students who are subject to differentiated tuition fees must still pay these fees in order to enroll in the programme of their choice.
To find out more, visit our page dedicated to differentiated registration fees.

BENEFIT:

A TIGER Master’s Excellence Scholarship provides you with funding, accommodation, and a warm welcome:

Aix Marseille Université finances you up to €10,000 for one academic year.

Aix Marseille Université will reserve a room for you in a CROUS university residence (provided you complete the necessary formalities within the allotted time)

Aix Marseille Université will take care of you from the moment you arrive in France and accompany you throughout your stay.

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