Tomorrow’s Leaders Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 | Fully Funded

The Tomorrow’s Leaders Program (TLP) is a U.S. Department of State–funded initiative through the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI).
The program aims to provide undergraduate scholarships and leadership training for highly motivated students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

The program partners with American-style universities in the region to build a network of future leaders and changemakers.
The partner universities are:

The American University of Beirut (AUB)
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
The Lebanese American University (LAU)

Through high-quality education and training at these institutions, participants gain the knowledge and skills required to take on leadership roles at local, national, and regional levels.

Program Components

In addition to academic studies, students participate in:

Internships
Communit service initiatives
Leadership development workshops

They also receive academic and personal mentorship from faculty members.
Undergraduate students have the opportunity to study for one semester in the United States, gaining academic and cultural experience on a global level.

Upon graduation, alumni join a network of more than 1,900 Tomorrow’s Leaders graduates who hold leadership positions across the region.

Eligible Countries

Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen.

Partner Universities

American University of Beirut (AUB)
American University in Cairo (AUC)
Lebanese American University (LAU)

Can Applicants Choose Their University?

All applicants must be willing to study at any of the three partner universities.
Applicants may indicate their preferred university, but final placement decisions depend on each university’s admission criteria.

Available Undergraduate Programs

Applicants only need to complete the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program application; no separate application to partner universities is required.

American University of Beirut (AUB)

Agribusiness
Anthropology
Arabic Language and Literature
Archaeology
Art History
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
Elementary Education
English Language
English Literature
Environmental Health
Food Science and Management
Geology
History
Mathematics
Media and Communication
Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Petroleum Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Political Studies
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Special Education Diploma
Statistics
Teaching Diploma

American University in Cairo (AUC)

Actuarial Science
Anthropology
Arabic Studies
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Computer Science
Data Science
Economics
Egyptology
English & Comparative Literature
Film
Graphic Design
History
Honors Program in Political Science
Integrated Marketing Communication
Management of Information and Communication Technology
Mathematics
Middle East Studies
Multimedia Communications and Journalism
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Theater
Visual Arts

Lebanese American University (LAU)

Applied Physics
Bioinformatics
Biology
Business – Accounting
Business – Banking & Finance
Business – Family & Entrepreneurial Business
Business – International Business
Business – Information Technology Management
Business – Management
Business – Marketing
Chemistry
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
English
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Mathematics
Multimedia Journalism
Nursing
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nutrition & Dietetics Coordinated Program
Performing Arts
Political Science/International Affairs
Psychology
Studio Arts
Television & Film
Translation

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Funding Details

The program is fully funded and covers:

Tuition and enrollment fees (for up to four academic years for undergraduates)
University health insurance
Entrance visa and residency permit fees
Student housing
Monthly living stipend while participating in program activities
Textbook allowance
Laptop (for use during the program)
Two round-trip tickets per year to the student’s home country or place of residence
Civic leadership and career-oriented workshops
Internship opportunities
Faculty mentorship and guidance
An opportunity to study at a U.S. university

Application Timeline

Application opens: September 15, 2025
Application deadline: November 25, 2025
Shortlisted candidates notified for interviews: Early January 2026
Final selection notifications: Starting May 2026 (on a rolling basis until all seats are filled).

Who Can Apply?

Current high school seniors or students who graduated in 2025.
Applicants from Iraq, Libya, Syria, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen who graduated in 2024 are also eligible.
Those who graduated in 2023 or earlier are not eligible.
U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents are not eligible.

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Application Requirements

A complete application includes:

Fully filled online application form.
Household financial details.
Personal statement (500 words in response to one of three prompts or a 5–6 minute video).
Official academic transcripts:
- Grades 10 and 11 (and 12 if available) + high school certificate.
- Unofficial English translation if documents are not in English.
Documentation of extracurricular or volunteer activities.
Results of the short online English assessment taken during the application.
Two recommendation letters, automatically requested through the system.

If shortlisted to the next stage:

Submit TOEFL or IELTS results by March 6, 2026.
Submit SAT I or SAT II scores (required for certain majors or U.S.-style schools) by March 23, 2026.

Recommendation Letters

Should be written by individuals familiar with the applicant’s academic record or extracurricular involvement, such as teachers, school administrators, or volunteer supervisors.
Friends and family are not accepted as recommenders.
Recommenders will receive an email from [email protected] to fill out an online recommendation form.
Applicants must enter their recommenders’ email addresses in the “Letters of Recommendation” section of the application.
* Financial documents are not required at submission, but may be requested during the interview stage.

How to Apply

All documents must be uploaded via the online application system.
If you face any technical issues, contact:
📧 [email protected]

If your documents are in a language other than English, you must upload the original and an English translation.

Selection Process

Once submitted, applications are reviewed based on:

English proficiency
Academic performance
Financial need
Leadership experience and potential

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online interviews in January 2026 and may be asked to complete TOEFL or IELTS testing if necessary.
Final admission offers will begin in May 2026 and continue on a rolling basis until all seats are filled.