USA Government Tomorrow’s Leaders Program Undergraduate Scholarships 2025-2026 (Fully Funded)

The Tomorrow’s Leaders Program 2025–2026 is now open for applications! Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), this prestigious program offers fully funded undergraduate scholarships and leadership training for outstanding students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Since its launch in 2006, the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program has empowered young changemakers across the MENA region by partnering with top American-style universities in the region - the American University in Cairo (AUC), the American University of Beirut (AUB), and the Lebanese American University (LAU).

This is a fully funded scholarship program covering all major expenses for selected students, including:

• Full tuition and enrollment fees
• University housing
• Monthly living stipend
• Visa and residency permit fees
• Health insurance
• Textbooks and laptop
• Two round-trip airfare tickets home per year
• Study abroad semester in the United States

In addition to academic coursework, students participate in:

• Leadership development workshops
• Community service projects
• Internships and career preparation activities
• Mentorship and personal development sessions

Upon completion, graduates join a network of over 1,900 Tomorrow’s Leaders alumni who are actively contributing to their societies as innovators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.

The program offers undergraduate scholarships for highly motivated high school students and recent graduates who demonstrate leadership potential, strong academic performance, and financial need.

Participants can pursue a wide range of undergraduate disciplines, depending on offerings at partner universities, such as:

• Business and Economics
• Political Science and International Relations
• Engineering and Computer Science
• Media and Communication
• Social Sciences and Humanities
• Public Health and Environmental Studies

The aim is to equip students with the skills needed to lead positive change within their communities and beyond.

Applicants must be citizens or nationals of one of the following countries or territories:

Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, the West Bank/Gaza, or Yemen.

Note: U.S. citizens and U.S. legal permanent residents are not eligible to apply.

To be eligible for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program 2025–2026, applicants must:

• Be final-year high school students or recent graduates (Class of 2025).
• Applicants from Iraq, Libya, Syria, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen who graduated in 2024 are also eligible.
• Demonstrate strong academic credentials and maintain high academic achievement throughout the application process.
• Exhibit leadership potential, maturity, and adaptability.
• Demonstrate financial need with supporting documentation.
• Show English language proficiency with a minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80 (valid within two years of program start).
• Be able to travel and begin studies in August 2026.

Interested applicants must complete the online application form through the official portal.

Steps to Apply:

• Visit the official website: www.TomorrowsLeadersProgram.org
• Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and academic details.
• Upload all required documents, including academic transcripts, English test scores, financial statements, and essays.
• Submit the application before the deadline.

Application Deadline:

• November 25, 2025 – 05:00 PM Beirut Time
• Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Partner Universities

The Tomorrow’s Leaders Program partners with top-tier American-style universities in the region:

• American University in Cairo (AUC) – Egypt
• American University of Beirut (AUB) – Lebanon
• Lebanese American University (LAU) – Lebanon

Students will benefit from a multicultural environment, a U.S.-style curriculum, and opportunities to study abroad for one semester in the United States.

Why Apply to the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program?

The program goes beyond academics - it builds future leaders who are equipped to make a difference in their communities. Participants gain international experience, cross-cultural understanding, and hands-on leadership training, paving the way for impactful careers in public service, business, education, and beyond.