The Tomorrow’s Leaders Program, funded by the Department of State’s U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), provides fully funded scholarships for students from economically deprived communities who reflect the cultural and regional diversity of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). To provide participants with valuable knowledge and practical skills required for effective leadership, the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program has collaborated with the top American-style universities in Cairo and Beirut. Participants in the Tomorrow’s Leadership Program will get access to a dynamic community that provides a wide range of support systems such as mentorship and personal development programs.
By enrolling at prestigious liberal arts universities such as the American University of Beirut, the American University in Cairo, and the Lebanese American University through this fully funded scholarship for international students, students will get a chance to develop critical thinking skills and enhance their capacity to come up with creative solutions to the problems faced by their communities, the MENA region, and the global community. Tomorrow’s Leaders will apply their academic knowledge to practical situations through engaging internships, civic engagement initiatives, and enrichment courses, along with their outstanding academic work.
Before this international scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students starts, there will be upcoming information sessions by Tomorrow’s Leaders three university partners. These events will provide applicants with all the information they require to select the best school for them and prepare a compelling application for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program. You will have a chance to interact with professionals of the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program team during these sessions. They will cover a wide range of topics, including eligibility criteria, necessary application materials, the numerous aspects of university life, and much more.
Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to spend a semester studying in the U.S., where they can interact with locals, immerse themselves in American culture, and broaden their global perspective. After completing the fully funded MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Program, participants will join a network of more than 1,000 alumni who are making an impact across the Middle East and North Africa.
MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Program 2026-27 | Fully Funded:
Host Universities:
- The American University of Beirut (AUB)
- The American University in Cairo (AUC)
- The Lebanese American University (LAU)
Host Organization/Sponsor:
- S. Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)/ U.S Government.
Scholarship Location:
- Beirut, Cairo and Lebanon
Scholarship Program level:
- Undergraduate
Program Duration:
- 4 years of undergraduate
List of Undergraduate Programs:
- Click here for all the available undergraduate programs.
Benefits of MEPI Tomorrow Leadership Program 2026-27:
- There will be no enrollment fees for undergraduate students.
- There will be no tuition fees for 4 years for undergraduate students
- University will provide health insurance.
- Entrance visa and residency permit fees will be given by host organization.
- Students will get free accommodation.
- Students will get a monthly stipend for participating in Tomorrow’s Leaders activities.
- Textbook allowance will be given.
- Laptop will be provided for the study duration.
- 2 round-trip air tickets to home country per year will be given.
- Students will have access to civic leadership and career-oriented workshops.
- There will be internship opportunities for participants.
- Students will get mentorship and guidance from the university faculty.
- Undergraduate students will have the chance to study at a university in the United States for one semester.
- Graduate students will have an opportunity to participate in graduate assistantships or research assistantships.
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Eligibility Criteria for MEPI Tomorrow Leaders Program 2026-27:
- Medical school students are not eligible to apply.
- IELTS and TOEFL test scores are not needed at the time of submitting the application. You will need them later on if you get selected after interview.
- S. citizens and U.S. legal permanent residents cannot apply.
- Applicants should have 80% marks in previous academic history.
- Candidates should belong to one of the countries mentioned below.
- Graduate applicants have to complete and submit two separate applications while apply to the American University of Beirut and the American University in Cairo. One will be Tomorrow’s Leaders Program graduate application and the other will be separate application to the partner institution.
List of Eligible Countries:
- Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen.
How to apply for MEPI Tomorrow Leaders Program:
- First complete the registration form.
- Then create your account by entering your name and email.
- Answer all the questions asked in the form.
- Upload all the required documents in the form.
- Follow the words limit mentioned for each question.
- Upload the English test scores taken online while filling the application.
- Review and submit the form.
- After submission your application will be reviewed for English proficiency, academic achievement, socioeconomic profile as well as leadership experience and potential.
- After selection, there will an online interview in January.
Documents Required for MEPI Scholarships 2026-27:
- National ID card.
- Valid passport.
- Personal statement of 500 words or a 5- to 6-minute video.
- Social Responsibility Essay which should not be more than 500 words.
- For undergraduate students, official transcripts for grades 10, 11 and 12 of your secondary school and graduation certificate/diploma is required.
- For graduate students, official transcript of undergraduate degree and graduation certificate/degree is required.
- Certificates of extracurricular or any volunteer work activities.
- Filled application Financial Statement of Tomorrow’s Leaders available at https://production-embark.s3.amazonaws.com/hosted-documents/tomorrowsleadersprogram/TLR_Financial_Statement.pdf.
- Result of English exam taken while filling the application form.
- Results of a brief online English assessment completed when filling out the application. P
- Two letters of recommendation.
- English proficiency results from TOEFL or IELTS if your application is selected.
- SAT I or SAT II score sheet for American-style high schools.
MEPI Scholarship Program Deadline:
- The last dates to apply is November 25, 2025.
