Deadline: 30 November 2023
Sponsored by the Department of State’s U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program offers undergraduate and graduate scholarships to exceptional students from socioeconomically underserved backgrounds who represent the cultural, religious, and geographic diversity of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The Tomorrow’s Leaders Program has partnered with the MENA region’s leading American-style universities to equip participants with knowledge and practical skills necessary for effective leadership. By attending world-class universities like the American University in Cairo, the American University of Beirut, and the Lebanese American University, which are rooted in the liberal arts tradition, Tomorrow’s Leaders foster their critical thinking and strengthen their ability to find creative solutions to the challenges facing their communities, the MENA region, and the world.
In addition to their notable academic work, Tomorrow’s Leaders participate in exciting internships, civic-engagement activities, and enrichment workshops where they apply their knowledge to real-world settings. 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 one semester, immersing themselves in American culture, engaging with local communities and expanding their global outlook. Upon graduation, participants join a network of over 1000 program alumni serving as leaders across the MENA region.
What is included?
- Tuition & enrollment fees
- University housing
- Monthly living stipend
- Entrance visa and residency permit fees
- University health insurance
- Textbooks & laptop
- Two round trip tickets home per year
- A study abroad semester in the U.S. for undergraduate students
- Opportunities to participate in research assistantships for graduate students
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have the following citizenship or nationality: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, Syria, the West Bank/Gaza or Yemen. American citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents are not eligible to apply.
- Undergraduate Program
- Current high school seniors or applicants who graduated from high school in 2023. 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 55 (received within two years of application 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/September of 2024.
- Demonstrate financial need per MEPI and host university financial aid policies. Applicants should be underrepresented or economically deserving students and should provide supporting financial documentation as requested.
- Graduate Program
- 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/September of 2024.
- Meet admission requirement at host university, additional information provided on website.
- Demonstrate financial need per Tomorrow’s Leaders Program and host university Financial Aid policies. Applicants should be underrepresented or economically deserving students and should provide supporting financial documentation.
For more information, visit FHI 360.
