Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Area of StudyEngineering, Education, Business
Application Deadline18 May 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeMasters
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyOnline
ReferenceRAS-2026-0976
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About This Scholarship

The Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship provides fully funded master’s degrees to talented African students through American University of Beirut’s online programs. The scholarship combines academic excellence with leadership development and community engagement opportunities.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full coverage of tuition fees
  • Access to online learning resources and platforms
  • Participation in leadership development programs and workshops
  • Inclusion in the Mastercard Foundation Scholars global network

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a citizen of an African country
  • 2 Must be 35 years old or younger at the time of application
  • 3 Must demonstrate strong academic performance in previous studies
  • 4 Must show financial need (talent exceeding financial resources)
  • 5 Must exhibit leadership potential and community involvement
  • 6 Must commit to participating in additional training and workshops
  • 7 Must demonstrate readiness for English-language university study through RUSE by June 30, 2026

How to Apply

1
Complete the AUB online graduate application
2
Upload all required supporting documents
3
Submit by May 18, 2026
4
Provide RUSE-compliant English proficiency test scores (TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, GRE Verbal, GMAT Verbal, or Duolingo English Test)
5
Submit English proficiency scores by June 30, 2026
📅 2 years

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