American University of Beirut MasterCard Foundation Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

The The MasterCard Foundation Scholarships at American University of Beirut (AUB) are Undergraduate Scholarships for students pursuing B.Sc degree in Environmental Health or Medical Laboratory Sciences 2015/2016.

The American University of Beirut (AUB) and The MasterCard Foundation have partnered to provide scholarships to students at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS).

This $9 million scholarship program will enable young adults who are sensitive to their communities’ concerns and proactive in their environment to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health or Medical Laboratory Sciences at AUB.

Scholarships will cover the whole period of study


The MasterCard Foundation Scholars will be offered:

    Full tuition scholarships
    Accommodation
    Books and computer
    Living expenses
    Medical insurance
    Intensive preparatory courses and SAT courses (as needed)

    Close supervision and academic support
    Community engagement opportunities

In addition to full scholarships and living expenses, The MasterCard Foundation Scholars at AUB will benefit from intensive preparatory courses, mentoring, career counselling, and internships at institutions and organizations relevant to their field of study.

A give-back component is incorporated into the program, which allows students to contribute to their communities through several volunteer projects and activities.


CRITERIA

The program is open to Lebanese and non-Lebanese students residing in Lebanon who fulfill the following criteria:

Attend public schools or attend private schools on financial aid scholarships
   
Show good academic standing in the first and second secondary classes
   
Demonstrate high financial need
   
Exhibit interest in environmental health and medical laboratory sciences
   
Exhibit interest in social and public health issues and community service
   
Score a minimum of 12/20 on the Lebanese Baccalaureate official exam

Note that this scholarship is available to Lebanese and non-Lebanese students living in Lebanon. This scholarship will not apply if you don’t live in Lebanon.

Selected students are expected to sit for the EEE exam and the SAT exam at a date recommended by the selection committee

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must fill out an application form and present it with the documents listed below in person to the AUB Office of Admissions.

Additional documents related to the applicant:

Copy of identity card or passport
   
Two recent passport size photos
   
Official and sealed copy of first and second secondary classes school grades
   
Proof of previous scholarship or financial aid if applicable
   
Certified copy of Official Lebanese Baccalaureate Certificate when available

Additional documents related to the applicant’s family:

Family civil status record issued within the previous 3 months
   
Employment records (father’s and mother’s income statement)
   
For each dependent child enrolled at school or university; recent school certificate of registration showing annual tuition fees
   
Car registration form for each car owned
   
Proof of home ownership
   
Proof of land ownership

For complete and detailed information regarding admission to FHS including application forms, application procedures and deadline requirements, it is important to visit the official website (link to it is below). You may download the Application Form here.

DEADLINE

The deadline for Undergraduate Early Admission (Freshman/Sophomore) for Fall 2015-2016 is November 30, 2014. The deadline for Undergraduate Regular Admission (Freshman/Sophomore) for Fall 2015-2016 is December 20, 2014.

CONTACT

For further inquiries, please contact Ms. Maha Makki, Program Officer at the address below:

Faculty of Health Sciences
American University of Beirut
P.O.Box 11-0236
Riad El-Solh / Beirut 1107 2020

Tel: +961-1-350000 (ext. 4600/4613)
Fax: +961-1-744470
Email: mh09@aub.edu.lb

WEBSITE HERE


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