Tomorrow's Leaders Undergraduate Scholarship 2027/2028 for MENA Students

About

The Tomorrow's Leaders Program, funded by the U.S. Department of State's Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship with leadership training for students from the Middle East and North Africa. Scholars study at the American University of Beirut or the Lebanese American University and join a network of 1,900+ alumni. Who it is for: citizens of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen, and Palestinian/West Bank students living in a third country with legal residency. Current high school seniors or 2026 graduates. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are not eligible. How to apply: start with the eligibility check on the official application link before 18 November 2026. Shortlisted finalists sit the TOEFL/IELTS in early 2027.

Eligibility — verbatim from the source

Current high school seniors or 2026 high school graduates from eligible MENA countries. U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents cannot apply. Must be able to travel in August 2027 if selected.

Requirements

• Education: High school senior or 2026 graduate
• Career: student
• Skills: design, marketing, leadership, management, graphic design
• Citizenship: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen, Palestine (West Bank/third-country residents)

What you get

• Undergraduate scholarships and leadership training
• Partnership with American universities to build a dynamic network of future leaders
• Program participants are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for leadership roles at local, national, and regional levels
• Upon graduation, participants join a network of over 1,900 program alumni serving as leaders across the MENA region

Important dates

• Deadline: Nov 19, 2026
• Start: Aug 1, 2027

Location

Remote