Tomorrow’s Leaders Program – Fully Funded Undergraduate Scholarships
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The Tomorrow’s Leaders Program (TLP) is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship and leadership development program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI). It aims to empower talented students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to civic engagement but lack the financial resources to access high-quality education.
Participants study at prestigious American-style universities in the MENA region, including the American University of Beirut (AUB), the American University in Cairo (AUC), and the Lebanese American University (LAU). The program not only provides a full scholarship but also includes leadership training, mentorship, internships, community engagement, and study abroad opportunities in the United States.
At Darrab Education, we help students across the MENA region discover opportunities like the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program alongside other fully funded scholarships, internships, research fellowships, PhD opportunities, and online development courses, helping ambitious students shape their future and become impactful leaders.
Eligibility :
Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of one of these countries/territories: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank/Gaza, or Yemen.
Education level: For the undergraduate program, applicants must be current high school seniors or graduates of 2025.
Applicants from Iraq, Libya, Syria, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen who graduated from high school in 2024 are also eligible.
Those who graduated before 2024 are not eligible.
English language: TOEFL or IELTS is not required at the time of application. Shortlisted students will be supported to take the TOEFL in February if needed.
Academic performance: Strong academic record, typically 80% or higher in school grades or equivalent.
Leadership potential: Evidence of leadership roles, extracurricular activities, or community involvement.
Financial need: Priority is given to students from under-resourced backgrounds.
Citizenship restrictions:
Applicants cannot be U.S. citizens or U.S. legal permanent residents.
Dual U.S. citizens are ineligible.Residency flexibility: Eligible applicants can be permanent residents of other countries as long as they are not U.S. permanent residents.
Required documents :
High school transcripts (official and translated into English if needed).
Proof of graduation or enrollment (for high school seniors or 2025 graduates).
National ID or passport (if passport not available, ID is accepted initially).
Personal statement/essay explaining leadership potential, goals, and motivation.
Recommendation letters from teachers or school officials.
Proof of citizenship if refugee status applies or special documents are required.
English test scores (optional if you already have TOEFL/IELTS before application; otherwise, the program will assist shortlisted students).
How to apply :
Create an online account on the Tomorrow’s Leaders application portal.
Fill out the application form, providing personal, academic, and extracurricular information.
Upload all required documents (school transcripts, ID/passport, recommendation letters, personal statement, etc.).
Indicate your preferred university (AUB, AUC, or LAU), but be willing to attend any partner university if selected.
Submit the application before the deadline.
Interviews: Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews in January.
Language testing: If you don’t have TOEFL/IELTS scores, you’ll be supported to take the TOEFL in February if shortlisted.
Final selection: Chosen candidates will be notified from May onwards.
The Scholarship Benefits:
Full tuition and enrollment fees (up to four years of study).
University health insurance during the program.
Visa and residency permit fees fully covered.
Student housing at the host university.
Monthly living stipend when participating in Tomorrow’s Leaders activities.
Textbook allowance.
Laptop (for use throughout the program).
Two round-trip tickets per year to and from your home country/territory.
Leadership and civic engagement workshops.
Professional internships related to your field.
Mentorship and academic support throughout your studies.
Study abroad opportunity in the United States for one semester.
Alumni network access with over 1,900 leaders across the MENA region.