Scholarships and aid

Funding paths that make Lebanese university choices realistic.

Use this list to compare major national awards, university-specific aid, and international programs. Start with eligibility, then work backward from deadlines.

Best first check

Public and university aid tied to your financial status

Highest-value award

Top 5 official exams scholarship covers full undergraduate tuition

Most important habit

Track deadlines early, many private-university windows close fast

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National merit

Lebanese Government Official Exams Top 5 Scholarship

Awarded by the Lebanese government to the top 5 students in each official Baccalaureate exam branch. Winners can choose any accredited university in Lebanon, public or private, with full undergraduate tuition covered.

Universities

All accredited universities in Lebanon

Deadline

Automatically awarded after official exam results in July

Requirements

  • Rank among the top 5 in your Baccalaureate official exam branch
  • Lebanese nationality
  • Recent high school graduate
  • Meet university admission requirements
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University merit

AUB Merit Scholarship

Full or partial scholarships for outstanding students applying to the American University of Beirut.

Universities

American University of Beirut (AUB)

Deadline

Usually March to April

Requirements

  • Excellent academic record
  • Strong test scores when required
  • Leadership and extracurricular activity profile
  • Personal statement and recommendations
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Merit and need-based

LAU Scholarships and Financial Aid

Merit and need-based scholarships for undergraduate students at LAU.

Universities

Lebanese American University (LAU)

Deadline

Usually May to June

Requirements

  • Good academic standing
  • Financial need for need-based aid
  • Application form and supporting documents
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University aid

USJ Scholarships

Various scholarships for students at Universite Saint-Joseph, including merit and social scholarships.

Universities

Universite Saint-Joseph (USJ)

Deadline

Varies by program

Requirements

  • Academic excellence or financial need
  • Application and supporting documents
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Public support

LU Social Scholarship

Lebanese University offers social scholarships for students with financial need.

Universities

Lebanese University (LU)

Deadline

Usually October

Requirements

  • Lebanese nationality
  • Proof of financial need
  • Good academic standing
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Merit and need-based

NDU Scholarships

Merit and need-based scholarships for students at Notre Dame University-Louaize.

Universities

Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU)

Deadline

Usually June to July

Requirements

  • Academic achievement or financial need
  • Application form
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Merit and social support

USEK Scholarships

Scholarships for academic excellence and social support at USEK.

Universities

Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK)

Deadline

Varies

Requirements

  • Academic excellence or financial need
  • Application form
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Merit and need-based

BAU Scholarships

Merit and need-based scholarships for students at Beirut Arab University.

Universities

Beirut Arab University (BAU)

Deadline

Varies

Requirements

  • Academic achievement or financial need
  • Application form
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University aid

UOB Scholarships

University of Balamand offers scholarships for academic excellence and financial need.

Universities

University of Balamand (UOB)

Deadline

Varies

Requirements

  • Academic achievement or financial need
  • Application form
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High achiever aid

LIU Scholarships

Lebanese International University offers affordable tuition and some scholarships for high-achieving students.

Universities

Lebanese International University (LIU)

Deadline

Varies

Requirements

  • Academic achievement
  • Application form
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International exchange

Erasmus+ Scholarships

EU-funded scholarships for Lebanese students to study in Europe, mainly for exchange or graduate studies.

Universities

Selected European partner universities

Deadline

Usually January to February

Requirements

  • Accepted to a partner program
  • Good academic record
  • Language proficiency in English or the host-country language
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Graduate study abroad

Fulbright Scholarship

US government scholarship for Lebanese students to pursue graduate studies in the United States.

Universities

US universities

Deadline

Usually May

Requirements

  • Lebanese citizenship
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Strong academic record
  • English proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS
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