MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Program 2027–28 | Fully Funded Undergraduate Scholarships
Overview
The MEPI Tomorrow’s Leaders Program 2027–28 is an undergraduate scholarship supported by the U.S. Department of State that provides funding for students from underserved communities in the Middle East and North Africa. Participants study in Lebanon at either the American University of Beirut or the Lebanese American University for up to four academic years. The program combines undergraduate studies with leadership training, mentorship, civic leadership and career-oriented workshops, internships, and potential opportunities for a semester of study in the United States.
Who can apply
Applicants must belong to an eligible country, which includes Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen, and eligible Palestinian applicants from the West Bank or legally residing in a third country. Candidates must be current high school seniors, have graduated from high school in 2026, or be current undergraduate students whose applications are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, applicants from Iraq, Libya, Syria, Yemen, and eligible Palestinian applicants who graduated in 2025 are allowed to apply. Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership potential, community engagement, extracurricular involvement, an interest in community development, and sufficient English language skills. U.S. citizens and U.S. legal permanent residents are not eligible, and medical school students cannot apply.
What you get
Selected students receive full financial coverage for up to four academic years, including waiver of enrollment and tuition fees, free accommodation, and a monthly stipend for participating in program activities. Additional provisions cover textbooks, a laptop for the study duration, health insurance, entrance visa and residency permit fees, and two round-trip air tickets to the home country per year. Participants also gain access to faculty mentorship, career workshops, internships, and potential study abroad options in the United States for one semester.
Requirements
Applicants must have achieved 80 percent marks or higher in their previous academic history and must complete the free online English assessment during the application process. IELTS and TOEFL test scores are not required at the time of submission but are needed later for shortlisted candidates by March 8, 2027. Required application documents include a national ID card or valid passport, official high school transcripts for grades 10, 11, and 12, a high school graduation certificate or diploma if graduated, certificates of extracurricular and volunteer activities, personal statements and written responses, online English assessment results, two recommendations with at least one academic, and English translations if applicable. Shortlisted applicants may also need to submit SAT scores by March 26, 2027, and grade 12 transcripts.
How to apply
Interested individuals must complete the registration form, create an account using their name and email, answer all questions within the word limits, upload the required documents, include the online English assessment results, and review and submit the application form. Applications are evaluated based on English proficiency, academic achievement, socioeconomic profile, leadership experience, and potential. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an online interview in January.
Key dates
The application deadline is November 18, 2026. Shortlisted applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS results by March 8, 2027, and SAT scores if required by March 26, 2027. Online interviews take place in January.