{"id":63675,"date":"2025-09-30T18:22:12","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T18:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=63675"},"modified":"2025-09-30T18:22:12","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T18:22:12","slug":"mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-phd-scholarship-at-the-american-university-of-beirut-spring-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=63675","title":{"rendered":"Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program PhD Scholarship at the American University of Beirut \u2013 Spring 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"704\">Are you ready to take the next step toward your dream career? The <strong data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"343\">Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the American University of Beirut (AUB)<\/strong> is now accepting applications for its <strong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"451\">fully funded on-campus PhD scholarships for Spring 2026 admission<\/strong>. This exclusive opportunity is open to <strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"559\">African nationals and refugees residing on the African continent<\/strong>, offering not only world-class academic advancement but also personal development, cultural exchange, civic engagement, and community service.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"753\"><strong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"751\">Application Deadline: November 6, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"page-title\">On-Campus Graduate Scholarship<\/h2>\n<div class=\"gridop2\">\n<div id=\"ctl00_PlaceHolderMain_ctl02__ControlWrapper_RichHtmlField\" class=\"ms-rtestate-field\" aria-labelledby=\"ctl00_PlaceHolderMain_ctl02_label\">\n<p>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bAcademic Advancement &#8211; Personal Development &#8211; Cultural Exchange \u2013 Civic Engagement \u2013 Community Service<\/p>\n<h3>Announcements\u200b<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bApplications for\u00a0<strong>on-campus<\/strong>\u00a0\u200b<span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-9-4\">PhD<\/span>\u00a0scholarships for\u00a0<span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-9-4\">Spring\u00a02025-26<\/span>\u00a0are now\u200b\u00a0\u200b<span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-9-5\"><strong>open<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span>\u200b<strong>Deadline<\/strong>\u00a0for applications is\u00a0<strong>November 6 2025<\/strong>.\u200b\u00a0PhD Programs open for Spring 2025-26\u200b:<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>\u2022 Theoretical Physics<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Biomedical Engineering<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Civil Engineering<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Electrical and Computer Engineering<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Environmental and Water Resources Engineering<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Mechanical Engineering<\/div>\n<div>\u2022 Epidemiology<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Applications for Full Scholarships for\u00a0<strong>on-campus<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aub.edu.lb\/academics\/Pages\/Graduateprograms.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">master&#8217;s<\/a>\u00a0(thesis and non-thesis tracks)\u00a0for Fall 2025-26\u00a0are now \u200b<strong class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-9-5\">closed<\/strong>. The de\u200badline for application was\u200b\u00a0on\u00a0<strong>March 13, 2025<\/strong>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<h3>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bEligibility and Admission Criteria<\/h3>\n<div>\n<div><span class=\"ms-rteStyle-red\">\u200b\u200b\u200bOn-campus masters&#8217;\u00a0scholarships are open to:\u200b<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li>Citizens\u00a0of countries on\u00a0the\u00a0African Continent<\/li>\n<li>Citizens\u00a0of Lebanon<\/li>\n<li>Refugees\u00a0living in Lebanon or on the African Continent<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><span class=\"ms-rteStyle-red\">\u200b\u200b\u200bPhD\u00a0scholarships are open to:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<ol>\n<li>Citizens\u00a0of countries on\u00a0the\u00a0African Continent<\/li>\n<li>Refugees\u00a0living\u00a0\u200bon the African Continent\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Good academic standing in the previous degree<\/li>\n<li>Talent that exceeds financial resources\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to giving back to the community, country, and region<\/li>\n<li>Leadership skills<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to attend all the additional learning experiences and workshops required by the Scholars Program<\/li>\n<li>35 years or younger<\/li>\n<li>Demonstration of Readiness for University Studies in English (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aub.edu.lb\/admissions\/pages\/englishrequirements.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RUSE<\/a>)<strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u200bTests that you can submit: AUB-EN test, TOEFL IBT, IELTS (Academic), GRE (Verbal), GMAT (Verbal), or DUOLINGO\u00a0English Test (DET).\u200b<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"821\">Why Apply for the Mastercard Foundation PhD Scholarship?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"1058\">The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB is more than just a scholarship\u2014it is a transformative journey that prepares emerging leaders to drive positive change in their communities and beyond. Selected scholars will receive:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1258\">\n<li data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1089\">\n<p data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1089\"><strong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1087\">Full tuition coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1131\">\n<p data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1131\"><strong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1129\">Living expenses and accommodation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1187\">\n<p data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1187\"><strong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1185\">Support for academic and leadership development<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1258\">\n<p data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1258\"><strong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1256\">Access to a global community of Mastercard Foundation Scholars<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1485\">This scholarship empowers young leaders to combine <strong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1334\">academic excellence<\/strong> with <strong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1357\">social impact<\/strong>, ensuring that graduates not only succeed professionally but also contribute to the sustainable development of their regions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to apply<\/h2>\n<h3>Interested applicants should:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u200b<\/strong><strong>St<\/strong><strong>ep<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>\u200b<\/strong><span class=\"ms-rteForeColor-1\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/span><strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Complete an\u00a0<em class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\">AUB\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/graduateadmissions.aub.edu.lb\/Pages\/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=\/Pages\/Applications.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\"><em>online graduate application<\/em><\/span><\/a><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\">\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0upload supporting documents by the\u00a0deadline.<\/p>\n<div><span class=\"ms-rteForeColor-1\"><strong><span class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-9-5\">Step \u200b2<\/span>:\u00a0<\/strong><span style=\"color: #7f7f7f;\">Select\u00a0<em class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\">Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program<\/em>\u00a0under the Financial Opportunities\u00a0section of\u00a0the online graduate application.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-9-5\">Step\u00a03 (not required for PhD aaplicants):<\/strong>\u00a0Complete the\u00a0<em class=\"ms-rteThemeForeColor-2-0\">AUB Financial Aid Application<\/em>, which will be accessible, within 1-3 working days, after you \u200bsubmit your Graduate Admission Application. You will receive, within 1-3 days,\u00a0an automated email from the financ\u200bial aid office informing you of your access rights once the financial aid application has been activated.\u200b<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"ms-rteForeColor-1\">IMPORTANT NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong>For an application to be considered complete, applicants must have completed (1) the AUB online graduate application\u00a0and\u00a0(2) the AUB Financial Aid Application.<\/p>\n<p>More information on graduate education at AUB<\/p>\n<div>\n<h2>Please click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aub.edu.lb\/graduatecouncil\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/h2>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3481\">Key Dates<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3567\">\n<li data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3529\">\n<p data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3529\"><strong data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3510\">Application Deadline:<\/strong> November 6, 2025<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3530\" data-end=\"3567\">\n<p data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3567\"><strong data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3553\">Admission Intake:<\/strong> Spring 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3574\" data-end=\"3594\">Why Choose AUB?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3970\">Located in Beirut, Lebanon, the <strong data-start=\"3628\" data-end=\"3661\">American University of Beirut<\/strong> is one of the most prestigious universities in the region, offering top-tier education, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a diverse academic community. By joining the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at AUB, you become part of a network of changemakers shaping the future of Africa and beyond.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3977\" data-end=\"3996\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4286\">The <strong data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4050\">Mastercard Foundation PhD Scholarship at AUB<\/strong> is a life-changing opportunity for academically talented and socially committed young leaders from Africa. If you are passionate about <strong data-start=\"4186\" data-end=\"4232\">research, leadership, and community impact<\/strong>, this program can help you pave the way to success.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3998\" data-end=\"4286\"><strong>TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION<\/strong> &#8211; youtube.com\/shorts\/4wiXL6OxcoY?si=rR-BgMsFc7SWYP8i<\/p>\n<h2>Please click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aub.edu.lb\/graduatecouncil\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here. <\/a><strong data-start=\"4291\" data-end=\"4401\">Apply by November 6, 2025, and take the first step toward becoming a Mastercard Foundation Scholar at AUB.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready to take the next step toward your dream career? 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