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Lebanon: Scholarships

Scholarship programmes you can apply for in Lebanon and their application routes.

Scholarships

Undergraduate, graduate, MDVia the university

AUB need-based financial aid and scholarships

American University of Beirut, Office of Financial Aid

Deadline
30 days from the date of the Office of Financial Aid email sent after the admission application is submitted (undergraduate); deadlines page on faid site
Eligibility
Need-based; the aid FAQ states non-Lebanese students must submit equivalent travel-record and ownership documents from their home country. Amounts not published on the pages read.
Source
UndergraduateVia the university

LAU SAT scholarship

Lebanese American University

Coverage
50% of tuition
Deadline
SAT scores for fall 2026 were due 15 Jan 2026 (next cycle date not yet published)
Eligibility
Awarded automatically on high official SAT results; no separate application; the page does not restrict by nationality.
Source
UndergraduateVia the university

LAU entrance scholarships

Lebanese American University

Coverage
10-30% of tuition
Eligibility
Awarded automatically from school grades and SAT; no application.
Source
UndergraduateVia the university

LAU need-based financial aid

Lebanese American University

Deadline
15 Nov 2026 (spring 2027, new students); 30 Apr 2027 (fall 2027, new students)
Eligibility
Application through the LAU portal after applying; international applicants should contact the International Services Office. Merit scholarships for 100% tuition are for Lebanese citizens only.
Source
UndergraduateVia the university

Balamand merit scholarships (undergraduate)

University of Balamand

Coverage
100%, 75% or 50% of tuition
Deadline
Early admission deadline
Eligibility
Rank-based awards for Lebanese Baccalaureate toppers per governorate and for top newly admitted applicants in grades 10-11 with SAT 1450/1400/1300; renewal needs a cumulative average of 85/83/80. Eligibility for non-Lebanese holders of other certificates not stated.
Source
Undergraduate and graduateVia the university

NDU financial aid

Notre Dame University-Louaize, Department of Financial Aid

Deadline
1 Oct to 4 Dec 2026 (for Spring 2027); 7 Dec 2026 to 20 Jul 2027 (for Fall 2027)
Eligibility
Application period published on the important-dates page; eligibility rules for international applicants not read.
Source
UndergraduateVia the university

BAU financial aid for new Bekaa campus programmes

Beirut Arab University

Coverage
Up to 35% of tuition
Eligibility
Announced on the undergraduate admissions page for programmes opening at the Bekaa campus in AY 2027-2028; conditions not stated.
Source
Master (French-speaking non-Lebanese)Via the university

USJ scholarships for international students

Saint Joseph University of Beirut

Eligibility
SUSPENDED: USJ states new awards under the international-students scholarship programme are suspended until further notice (crisis in Lebanon). USJ's own financial aid and Magis grants exist but are not described as open to foreign applicants.
Source

What to watch for in Scholarships

  • For each scholarship, identify the route: direct, nomination or via the university?
  • Check deadlines together with the year.
  • Prepare several scholarships and a backup plan.
  • Be careful with intermediaries that charge application fees.

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