Applications open for Tomorrow’s Leaders Program

By joining the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program, participants join a vibrant community that offers a comprehensive support system, including mentorship and personal development initiatives. Undergraduate participants have the opportunity to study abroad in the United States for a semester, immersing themselves in American culture, engaging with local communities and expanding their global outlook. Upon graduation, participants join a network of over 1,000 program alumni serving as leaders across the MENA region.

Benefits

• Tuition & enrollment fees.
• University housing.
• Monthly living stipend.
• Entrance visa & residency permit fees.
• University health insurance.
• Textbooks & laptop Two round-trip tickets home per year.
• A study abroad semester in the U.S. (for undergraduates).
• Opportunities to participate in research assistantships (for graduates).

Eligibility Criteria

• Undergraduate Program:
  • Applicants must have the following citizenship or nationality: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, the West Bank/Gaza, or Yemen. American citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents are not eligible to apply.
  • Current high school seniors or applicants who graduated from high school in 2024. Applicants from Iraq, Libya, Syria, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen who graduated high school in 2023 are also eligible. After submitting their application, current high school seniors must maintain their high academic achievement and pass their leaving exam.
  • Strong academic credentials.
  • Maturity, adaptability, and leadership potential.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English. Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80, received within two years of the program start date, required for university admission/enrollment. Students may be eligible for intensive English language training if needed.
  • Ability to travel and start their undergraduate program in August 2025.
  • Demonstrate financial need. Applicants should be underrepresented or economically deserving students and should provide supporting financial documentation.
• Graduate Program
  • Applicants must have the following citizenship or nationality: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, the West Bank/ Gaza, or Yemen. American citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents are not eligible to apply.
  • Strong academic credentials.
  • Maturity, adaptability, and leadership potential.
  • Evidence of academic English proficiency as required by the relevant graduate program.
  • Participants must commit to completing their master’s degree within two academic years.
  • Ability to travel and start their graduate program in August 2025.
  • Meet admission requirement at host university, additional information provided on website.
  • Demonstrate financial need. Applicants should be underrepresented or economically deserving students and should provide supporting financial documentation.

For more information, visit FHI 360.