American University of Beirut (AUB) Scholarships 2027, Lebanon
About the University:
The American University of Beirut (AUB) is committed to providing world-class education to talented students from Lebanon, the Middle East, Africa, and beyond. Through a range of scholarships and financial aid programs, AUB supports both undergraduate and graduate students based on merit, financial need, and leadership potential. These programs aim to develop future leaders who will positively impact their communities and the region.
Scholarship Overview:
AUB offers partial and full funding opportunities for undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD students across all disciplines. Scholarships are designed to recognize academic excellence, financial need, and leadership potential.
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Degree Level:
Undergraduate Scholarships
Graduate (Master’s & PhD) Scholarships
Available Subjects:
All subjects
Benefits:
AUB scholarships are available in several categories:
Merit-based Scholarships: Awarded for outstanding academic excellence.
Need-based Grants: Support for students with financial limitations.
Faculty-specific Scholarships: Dedicated to particular majors.
International Funded Programs: Includes Mastercard Foundation and MEPI initiatives.
Top Undergraduate Scholarships at AUB:
President’s Merit Scholarship Program: For top incoming students demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and community commitment.
AUB Merit Scholarships: Full tuition for 10 outstanding new undergraduates, renewable with ≥85% cumulative average.
Lebanese Baccalaureate Merit Scholarships: Full tuition for top three students in each section of the Lebanese Baccalaureate.
HSON Scholarship – Rafic Hariri School of Nursing: Additional funding for nursing students combined with financial aid grants.
Raji & Fawzieh Sinno Scholarship in Agriculture: Up to full tuition for Agricultural Sciences students, includes mentoring and research opportunities.
Carmen and Ray Debbane Scholarship: Two full-tuition awards annually for Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences students.
Zaha Hadid Scholars Program: Fully funds two architecture students for five years based on merit and financial need.
Graduate Scholarships at AUB:
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program: Full tuition, living expenses, mentoring, internships, and leadership training for students from Africa, Lebanon, and refugees in these regions.
Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Program (TLG): Funded by U.S. MEPI, supports graduate study and research for students from Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, and Yemen (excluding medicine and law).
Regional Graduate Scholarship – Faculty of Health Sciences: For Arab region students pursuing MPH, MS in Epidemiology, or MS in Environmental Health. Partial and full funding available.
Eligible Nationalities:
Lebanese students
Students from the Arab region
African students
Refugees in Lebanon and Africa
International students (depending on program)
Eligibility Criteria:
Strong academic performance
Demonstrated financial need (for need-based awards)
Leadership and community engagement
English language proficiency
Admission to an AUB degree program
Application Procedure:
Apply for admission to AUB through the official portal.
Identify the relevant scholarship type (automatic or application-based).
Submit financial aid forms if required.
Upload supporting documents.
Merit-based awardees may be contacted directly.
Note: Some scholarships require separate applications, while others select students automatically from admission records.
Why Study at AUB?
Ranked among the top universities in the Arab region
Internationally accredited degrees
Strong research culture
Diverse student community
Application Link: American University of Beirut (AUB) Scholarships