LebanonTomorrow Leaders Scholarship 2027 supports eligible students from the Middle East and North Africa to undertake undergraduate study in Lebanon alongside leadership development and program activities. The Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship application period for the 2027–2028 intake has key deadlines and requirements you must meet to be considered.
The program is a U.S. Department of State Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) activity administered by FHI 360 and places scholars at the American University of Beirut (AUB) or the Lebanese American University (LAU). It combines university study with workshops, mentorship, internships and other scholar support.
Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition and enrollment fees for up to four academic years
- University housing
- Stipend during program activities
- Health insurance
- Visa and residence permit fees
- Textbook allowance
- Laptop for use during the program
- Two round-trip tickets to the scholar’s home country, territory, or place of residence per year
- Career-focused workshops, internship opportunities, and faculty mentorship
- Opportunity to apply for a semester of study at a U.S. university
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Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship or residency from eligible origins: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen, and the West Bank
- Palestinian students living in a third country with legal residency status may apply
- U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents are not eligible
- Undergraduate applicants must be current high-school seniors or have graduated in 2026 (some origins may qualify with 2025 graduation)
- Applicants should generally have an academic average of 80% or higher
- Students currently residing in Gaza cannot apply for this intake due to travel-access limitations
How to Apply for Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship
- Complete the online application through the official Tomorrow’s Leaders website
- Provide school transcripts for grades 10 and 11, plus grade 12 when available, and your high-school graduation certificate or diploma if graduated
- Include English translations alongside documents written in another language (official translations preferred but not required)
- Provide information or documents about extracurricular and volunteer activities
- Complete the program’s online English assessment as part of the application using the same email address for assessment and application account
- Provide two recommendations, at least one academic (friends and family cannot recommend you)
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, English requirements, and how to apply based on the program information.
What is the Tomorrow Leaders Program and who runs it?
Tomorrow’s Leaders is a U.S. Department of State Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) program administered by FHI 360. It offers undergraduate scholarships and leadership development for selected students from eligible MENA countries and places scholars at AUB or LAU.
Which universities do scholars attend?
Scholars study at either the American University of Beirut (AUB) or the Lebanese American University (LAU). Applicants may indicate a preference but must be willing to attend either institution; the university makes the final admission decision.
What does the scholarship cover?
The published support package includes tuition and enrollment fees for up to four academic years, university housing, health insurance, visa and residence permit fees, a textbook allowance, a laptop, a monthly living stipend during program activities, travel home, and career-focused workshops and internships.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are citizens or residents of listed MENA origins (Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen and the West Bank). U.S. citizens and permanent residents are not eligible. Undergraduates must be current seniors or graduates in 2026, with some origins eligible with 2025 graduation.
Do I need TOEFL or IELTS to apply?
No TOEFL or IELTS score is needed to submit the initial application. All applicants must complete a free online English assessment. Shortlisted candidates must provide TOEFL or IELTS results by March 8, 2027; the program covers testing costs for shortlisted finalists.
What supporting documents are required?
Applicants must provide school transcripts for grades 10 and 11 (and grade 12 when available), high-school graduation certificate or diploma if graduated, English translations for non-English documents, extracurricular and volunteer activity information, and two recommendations (including at least one academic).
Are SAT scores required?
SAT results are not required with the initial application for all applicants, but shortlisted applicants and selected majors attending American-style high schools must submit SAT results by March 26, 2027 as required.
What are the important deadlines for this intake?
The application submission deadline for the 2027–2028 intake is November 18, 2026. Shortlisted candidates must provide TOEFL or IELTS by March 8, 2027 and any required SAT results by March 26, 2027. Interviews are expected in January 2027 with conditional offers beginning in May.
Can students from Gaza apply?
Students currently residing in Gaza cannot apply for this intake because the program cannot guarantee travel in time to start in August 2027. Palestinian students originally from Gaza who now legally reside in a third country may apply if they meet other eligibility requirements.
How do I submit the application?
Submit the online application through the official Tomorrow’s Leaders website. Prepare all supporting materials before starting, complete the program’s online English assessment, and use the same email address for the assessment and application account.
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