Chevening Scholarship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Masters
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Return economy flights
Deadline: November 7
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Middle East
Scholarships for Lebanese Students
29 scholarships open to Lebanese students · 27 fully funded · Top destinations: United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands
Lebanese students have access to a wide range of international scholarship opportunities. From fully funded government scholarships to prestigious university awards, there are 29 programs currently available — helping Lebanese students pursue their academic goals without financial barriers.
29
Total Scholarships
27
Fully Funded
8
Destination Countries
3
Degree Levels
All Scholarships for Lebanese Students
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
🇺🇸 United States
Masters
- Full tuition and fees
- Monthly living stipend
- Round-trip airfare
Deadline: Varies by country (February–October)
DAAD Scholarship
🇩🇪 Germany
Masters
- Monthly stipend (€934 for master's, €1,300 for PhD)
- Health insurance subsidy
- Travel allowance
Deadline: October 15 (varies by programme)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Masters
- Participation costs including tuition
- Monthly living allowance (€1,400/month)
- Travel and installation costs
Deadline: January–March (varies by programme)
MEXT Scholarship (Monbukagakusho)
🇯🇵 Japan
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly allowance (¥117,000–¥148,000)
- Round-trip airfare
Deadline: April (Embassy route varies by country)
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
🇨🇳 China
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Full tuition waiver
- Free on-campus accommodation
- Monthly living allowance (CNY 2,500–3,500)
Deadline: January–April (varies by university)
Türkiye Scholarships (Türkiye Bursları)
🇹🇷 Turkey
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly stipend (₺3,500–₺7,000 depending on level)
- Free accommodation
Deadline: January 10 – February 20
Stipendium Hungaricum
🇭🇺 Hungary
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Tuition-free education
- Monthly stipend (HUF 43,700–140,000)
- Free accommodation or dormitory contribution
Deadline: January 15
KOICA Scholarship Program
🇰🇷 South Korea
Masters
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Round-trip airfare
Deadline: March–April
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
PhD
- Full cost of tuition
- Maintenance allowance (£20,000–£22,000/year)
- Return economy airfare
Deadline: October 12 (US) / December 3 (international)
Rhodes Scholarship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Masters
- Full university and college fees
- Personal stipend (£19,092/year)
- Return economy airfare
Deadline: Varies by country (June–October)
Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP)
🇰🇷 South Korea
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Full tuition
- Monthly allowance (₩1,000,000)
- Round-trip airfare
Deadline: February–March (Embassy track), March–May (University track)
Holland Scholarship
🇳🇱 Netherlands
Undergraduate
- €5,000 one-time grant (first year)
Deadline: February 1 (most universities)
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships
🇨🇭 Switzerland
PhD
- Monthly allowance (CHF 1,920)
- Tuition fee exemption
- Health insurance
Deadline: November (varies by country)
OFID Scholarship Award
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Masters
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Cost of study materials
Deadline: May 1
Denys Holland Scholarship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Undergraduate
- £9,000 per year for up to 3 years
- Can be combined with other UCL funding
Deadline: March (annual)
Fully Funded
Masters
- Full tuition
- Monthly living allowance
- Round-trip airfare
Deadline: April (varies by university)
Clarendon Scholarship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Masters
- Full tuition fees
- Generous living grant
Deadline: January (application to Oxford)
Schwarzman Scholars
🇨🇳 China
Masters
- Full tuition
- Room and board
- Round-trip travel
Deadline: September 15 (early) / November (standard)
Italian Government Scholarships
🇮🇹 Italy
Masters
- Monthly grant (€900)
- Tuition fee waiver at public universities
- Health insurance
Deadline: June (annual call)
Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme
🇫🇷 France
Masters
- Monthly allowance (€1,181 for master's)
- Return travel costs
- Health insurance
Deadline: January 9 (French institutions nominate candidates)
Fully Funded
PhD
- Full tuition fee offset
- Annual stipend (AUD 32,192 in 2024)
- Relocation allowance
Deadline: Varies by university (typically August–October)
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
🇨🇦 Canada
PhD
- CAD $50,000 per year for three years
Deadline: November 1 (annual)
Fully Funded
Undergraduate
- Full tuition for four years
- Books and incidental fees
- Full residence support
Deadline: November 7 (nomination by school)
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship
🇩🇪 Germany
Masters
- Monthly stipend (€934 for master's)
- Study allowance (€300/month)
- Health insurance subsidy
Deadline: July 15 (for winter semester)
Émile Boutmy Scholarship
🇫🇷 France
Undergraduate
- Tuition waiver or significant reduction (up to €13,190/year)
- Some grants include living cost contribution (€5,000/year)
Deadline: Varies by intake (December–April)
Taiwan ICDF Scholarship
🇹🇼 Taiwan
Undergraduate Masters PhD
- Full tuition and credit fees
- Round-trip economy airfare
- Living allowance (NTD 12,000–15,000/month)
Deadline: March 15
Adelaide Scholarship International (ASI)
🇦🇺 Australia
PhD
- Full tuition fee waiver
- Annual living allowance (AUD 31,688)
- Overseas student health cover
Deadline: Rolling (check university deadlines)
Fully Funded
Masters
- Monthly stipend
- Health insurance
- Registration and tuition fee exemptions at public institutions
Deadline: September–October (annual call)
Top Destination Countries for Lebanese Students
These countries offer the most scholarship opportunities for Lebanese students. Click a destination to see specific scholarships and eligibility details.
Scholarships by Degree Level
Browse scholarships for Lebanese students organized by academic level.
Undergraduate
10
scholarships available
Masters
20
scholarships available
PhD
11
scholarships available
The Study-Abroad Context for Lebanese Students
Lebanon's higher education sector includes some of the Middle East's most internationally networked universities (AUB, LAU, USJ). Lebanon sends approximately 22,000 students abroad each year, with major flows to France, USA, UK, Canada, and Germany. The country's trilingual (Arabic/French/English) educational tradition gives Lebanese applicants unusual flexibility. Economic conditions since 2019 have significantly increased outbound mobility.
Common Challenges for Lebanese Applicants
These are the recurring practical issues Lebanese applicants face when applying for international scholarships. Knowing them early lets you plan the timeline correctly.
Banking and financial documentation
Lebanon's banking crisis has complicated financial documentation; consult specific embassy guidance on acceptable financial evidence.
Currency volatility
Currency conversions and stated values can fluctuate significantly; document all financial evidence with current exchange rates.
Visa interview timing
US, UK, and Schengen visa appointments in Beirut have multi-week wait times during peak season.
Document attestation chain
Multi-step attestation through universities, MOHE, and MOFA takes 2–5 weeks.
Document Attestation and Authentication for Lebanese Applicants
Lebanese academic documents need attestation through the issuing university (AUB, LAU, USJ generally need less verification given international accreditation), then the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, then the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and finally the destination-country embassy. Lebanon is not currently a Hague Convention party, so apostille is unavailable. AUB and LAU credentials are widely recognised internationally and may require less verification than other Lebanese university credentials.
What Makes Lebanese Applications Strong
Strong Lebanese applications emphasise the trilingual advantage, specific research interests, leadership during challenging economic conditions, and clear post-study plans. Chevening Lebanon, Fulbright Lebanon, French government scholarships, DAAD, and Said Foundation maintain Lebanese cohorts. Public health, engineering, business, public policy, and arts/humanities applicants are particularly well-supported.
Where Lebanese Students Typically Go
These are the most frequently chosen destinations for Lebanese scholarship applicants and the specific reasons each one attracts students from Lebanon.
France
Trilingual francophone tradition, Eiffel Excellence, large Lebanese-French diaspora
United States
Fulbright Lebanon, AUB partnerships with US universities, large Lebanese-American diaspora
United Kingdom
Chevening Lebanon, strong AUB-UK educational links
Canada
Large Lebanese-Canadian diaspora, strong study-to-PR pathway, bilingual French/English advantage
Germany
DAAD scholarships, tuition-free public universities
FAQs: Scholarships for Lebanese Students
Popular study destinations for Lebanese students include the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia, and several other European and Asian countries. Each offers unique academic strengths, scholarship programs, and post-study work opportunities. Your ideal destination depends on your field of study, budget, and career goals.
TheScholarSphere currently lists 27 fully funded scholarship programs available to Lebanese students out of 29 total opportunities. Fully funded scholarships cover tuition, living costs, health insurance, and often include travel allowances.
Most English-taught programs in non-English-speaking countries and all programs in English-speaking countries require IELTS (typically 6.0–7.0) or TOEFL (80–100) scores. Some scholarships waive this requirement if you completed your previous degree in English. Always check individual program requirements.
Yes, virtually all international scholarships accept applications from students in their home country. In fact, many government scholarships (like Chevening, DAAD, and Türkiye Bursları) require applicants to be in their home country at the time of application. You can complete the entire application process from Lebanon.
Scholarships with "medium" or "low" competitiveness ratings tend to be more accessible. Government-to-government scholarships like Stipendium Hungaricum, Türkiye Bursları, and Chinese Government Scholarships (CSC) have relatively higher acceptance rates compared to highly competitive programs like Rhodes, Gates Cambridge, or Chevening.
Most scholarship deadlines for the 2026 academic year fall between October 2025 and March 2026. Start researching and preparing documents at least 12–18 months in advance. Some programs like Fulbright and Chevening have early deadlines, so planning ahead is essential.
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