The Fulbright Student Scholarship Program in Lebanon, which provides full funding for two academic years to achieve masters degree programs beginning in August 2014, is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State through the Embassy of the United States of America in Lebanon. AMIDEAST administers the program, which is funded by the U.S. Congress. Originally proposed by Senator J. William Fulbright in 1945, the scholarship has become the U.S. government’s flagship program in international educational exchange. Since 2000, over 90 Lebanese professionals and students from all over Lebanon have earned their master’s degrees.

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships for high school students (14-16 years old) to spend one academic year in the United States. The program is vital to expanding communication between the peoples of the United States and Lebanon to promote mutual understanding and respect. Students live with host families, attend high school, engage in activities to learn about American society and values, acquire leadership skills, and help educate Americans about Lebanese culture.

Kennedy-Lugar YES scholarships cover all major expenses, including airfare, room and board, health insurance, pocket money and education supplies.

The Hope Fund Scholarship matches bright, underprivileged Palestinian refugee students with full undergraduate scholarships at U.S. colleges and universities. Interested students should contact our Educational Adviser for more details about this year’s program application and deadline.

For more information about the Hope Fund and its work on behalf of Palestinian students in Lebanon, Jordan, and the West Bank and Gaza, please click on the following link: www.thehopefund.org.

The deadline for the new cycle is February 28, 2013.

This fund was established in memory of Senior Vice President Diana Kamal who passed away after 28 years of distinguished service at AMIDEAST. In recognition of her dedication to international educational exchange, this fund identifies talented young Arab students and matches them with scholarship opportunities at U.S. colleges and universities. This important scholarship program builds upon the successes we have had in Lebanon for the past nine years in matching talented Lebanese students with U.S. university scholarships.

To learn more about this scholarship's application procedure and eligibility requirements, click here.

For more information contact: lebanon@amideast.org