About the MSSF
Amideast's MENA Scholarship Support Fund (MSSF) enables highly qualified students from underserved communities in Lebanon to pursue undergraduate study in the United States. Through this program, Amideast identifies exceptional students who demonstrate promise but lack the financial means to attend an American college or university.
MSSF provides support to students admitted to U.S. colleges and universities with generous financial aid packages by closing the gap in cost of attendance.
In 2006, Amideast established MSSF to commemorate the legacy of our late Senior Vice President, Diana Lufkin Kamal, and to honor her commitment to international educational exchange. Originally named the Diana Kamal Scholarship Search Fund (DKSSF), the program underwent a rebranding as MSSF in 2023 to better capture its scope and objectives.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Applicants must be Lebanese residing in Lebanon
- Applicants cannot be holders of a US passport or green card
- Enrolled in grade 10 or 11 with a minimum score of 16/20 or 80/100 in each of the last 3 years
- Cannot afford to study in the U.S. without a scholarship
- Active in research
- Active in extracurricular activities in sports, community project, and/or arts are preferred
- Committed to pursuing a bachelor's degree in the U.S.
- Committed to the demanding application process and requirements of the MSSF program
Required Documents
- Completed online application
- Official school transcripts for the past three years
- Copy of the official Brevet exam (if available)
- Copies of certificates of awards for honors received in the past three years (if available)
- Copy of your ID/passport SAT & TOEFL scores (if available)
TO APPLY
Applications are now open. Deadline to Apply: November 17, 2025
Make sure to follow the instructions in the link carefully. Download our flyer for further details.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For additional information, please contact Amideast at: lebanon@amideast.org
