Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship 2026
🌟 About
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the American University of Beirut (AUB) provides full scholarships for selected online graduate programs, enabling students to access world-class education remotely.
🎁 Benefits
This scholarship is fully funded, offering comprehensive support to selected candidates. Key benefits include:
- 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
The program emphasizes holistic development, combining academic excellence with leadership training and community engagement.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be 35 years or younger
- Have strong academic standing in their previous degree
- Possess talent that exceeds financial resources
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to community engagement
- Commit to attending additional learning experiences and workshops required by the Scholars Program
- Demonstrate Readiness for University Studies in English (RUSE) by June 30, 2026
📅 Application Date and Process
Step 1:
Complete the AUB online graduate application and upload supporting documents by May 18, 2026.
Step 2:
Submit RUSE scores by June 30, 2026.
Important Note:
For an application to be considered complete, applicants must:
- Complete the AUB online graduate application
- Submit RUSE scores
⏰ Application Deadline
18 May, 2026
📄 Selection Process
Applicants will be evaluated based on their academic qualifications, leadership potential, and commitment to community engagement.
For more details, visit the official American University of Beirut - Mastercard Foundation Online Graduate Scholarship page or apply directly through the AUB graduate admissions portal.
- 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
- Emphasis on holistic development, combining academic excellence with leadership training and community engagement.




