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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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THE BARTLETT PROMISE PRESCOT SCHOLARSHIP FOR A SUB-SAHARAN AFRICAN FEMALE STUDENT

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Application Deadline: 29 March 2026

LOCATION: United Kingdom

The Bartlett Promise Prescot Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship for a Sub-Saharan African female student on the MSc Infrastructure Investment and Finance, starting in the 2026-27 academic year. Applicants should apply using the Bartlett Promise Sub-Saharan Africa Master’s application form. 

ELIGIBILITY:

All Bartlett Promise Prescot Sub-Saharan Africa Master’s Scholarship criteria apply with the addition of two criteria:

Applicants for the Bartlett Promise Prescot Scholarship must have an offer of admission to study on the MSc Infrastructure Investment and Finance programme starting in the 2026-27 academic year.

Applicants for the Bartlett Promise Prescot Scholarship must identify as female.

be a national of one of The Bartlett’s approved list of Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries and resident in an eligible SSA country

must not hold a British or dual British citizenship

must not have received at any time in the past or be in receipt of any funding for a master’s or equivalent qualification, at any university which is outside the Bartlett’s approved list of SSA counties at the time of applying up to 01 October 2027

have an offer of admission to a Bartlett master’s course for study in 2026-27, which is either unconditional or conditional only on English language assessment by 29 March 2026

be in financial need as assessed by UCL

In addition to these, candidates should ideally also meet at least one of the following additional criteria:

Is a forced migrant

Is the first generation in the family to attend university at undergraduate level

Is the first generation in family to attend university at postgraduate level

Eligible SSA country: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Republic of Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia (including Somaliland), South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe

Refugees, asylum seekers, or those who have been granted a temporary form of leave as the result of an asylum or human rights application (e.g., limited leave to remain, discretionary leave to remain, humanitarian protection, or UASC leave).

BENEFIT:

The Bartlett Promise Prescot Scholarship fully covers fees, stipend, flights and visa costs for a Sub-Saharan African female student 

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