The 2025 Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship in the USA is a prestigious fully funded opportunity designed for high-achieving students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
This scholarship aims to empower young individuals by providing them with the resources, education, and training to become the next generation of change-makers in their communities. Funded by the U.S.
Department of State’s Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), the program equips participants with the skills needed to advance democratic governance, human rights, and social and economic reforms in their home countries.
About the Scholarship
Since 2006, the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program has partnered with leading American-style universities to equip exceptional students from diverse backgrounds with the knowledge and skills needed for effective leadership.
By studying at world-class institutions like the American University in Cairo, American University of Beirut, and Lebanese American University, Tomorrow’s Leaders develop critical thinking abilities and creative problem-solving skills to tackle challenges facing their communities and the MENA region.
In addition to their academic studies, Tomorrow’s Leaders participate in enriching activities like internships, community engagement, and workshops to apply their learning in real-world settings.
The program provides a comprehensive support system including mentorship and personal development initiatives, and the chance for undergraduates to study in the U.S. for a semester. Graduates join a network of over 1,000 alumni leaders across MENA.
Courses Available
Fields of study are those offered at the partner universities:
- American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanon
- American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt
- Lebanese American University (LAU), Lebanon
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be citizens of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank/Gaza, or Yemen
- Be from a socioeconomically underserved background
- Demonstrate financial need
- Have strong academic credentials
- Show maturity, adaptability, and leadership potential
Additional requirements for undergraduates:
- Current high school seniors or 2024 graduates (2023 graduates from Iraq, Libya, Syria, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen also eligible)
- Maintain high academic achievement and pass leaving exams
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80
- Ability to start program in August 2025
Additional requirements for graduates:
- Demonstrate graduate-level English proficiency
- Commit to completing master’s in 2 years
- Meet admission requirements of host university
- Ability to start program in August 2025
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidates for the Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship are:
- Students from socioeconomically underserved backgrounds who are citizens of the MENA region (excluding dual U.S. citizens)
- Those with good academic standing, English proficiency, leadership potential, and financial need
Selection is based on academic merit, leadership potential, financial need, and interview performance. Shortlisted candidates must demonstrate English skills through TOEFL or IELTS.
Benefits
The Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship provides:
- Full tuition coverage for undergraduate (4 years) or graduate (2 years) studies
- University health insurance
- Visa and residency permit fees
- Student housing
- Monthly living stipend
- Textbook allowance
- Laptop for duration of program
- Two annual round-trip tickets home
- Leadership and career workshops
- Internship opportunities
- Faculty mentorship
- Chance for undergraduates to study in U.S. for a semester
- Opportunity for graduates to participate in assistantships
How to Apply
To apply for the 2025 Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship:
- Click here to apply on the program’s website when applications open on August 30, 2024.
- Submit the required documents:Transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency (if available)
- Financial statements
- Recommendation letters
- If shortlisted, participate in an interview in January 2025 and be prepared to take the TOEFL or SAT if needed.
- Await selection results. Applicants will be notified if they advance for university consideration from February-April 2025.
- If given a conditional offer, applicants with low English scores may be offered an 8-week online intensive course in June-July 2025.
- Accepted applicants attend pre-departure orientation and leadership workshops in August 2025 before traveling to their host universities.
For more details, visit the official Tomorrow’s Leaders Program website.
Application Deadline
Apply now for the 2025-2026 Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship! The application deadline is November 29, 2024 at 11:59pm EST.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to gain a world-class education, develop your leadership skills, and join a network of change-makers in the MENA region.
If you have the academic achievements, English abilities, and leadership drive to become a Tomorrow Leader, apply today!
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