For outstanding students from socioeconomically underprivileged households throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the U.S. Department of State’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Program 2026 offers fully financed undergraduate and graduate scholarships. The program, which is run by the U.S.–Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), provides complete tuition, accommodation, a living stipend, health insurance, travel expenses, and a laptop for the length of the study. It seeks to enable gifted young leaders who lack the funds for an American-style education but have great academic and leadership potential. The initiative cultivates a broad network of future changemakers by collaborating with leading U.S.-accredited universities in the MENA area. It provides academic progress, cross-cultural experiences, and mentorship that encourage positive community and regional impact.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Citizenship: MENA (Middle East and North Africa) nations must be represented.
- Education Level: Available to 2025 graduates or current high school students.
- Refugee Eligibility: Students from qualifying nations who have refugee status are also invited to apply.
- Academic Requirement: Candidates must have an academic record of at least 80%.
- Selection Criteria: Candidates are evaluated according to their socioeconomic background, leadership potential, academic achievement, and English language skills.
- Program Information: The official program website provides information about the academic programs offered by each participating university.
U.S. Government is the host organization.
Study Site: America’s United States (USA)
Type: Master’s Scholarships | Postgraduate Scholarships | Undergraduate Scholarships
Regions Eligible: North Africa and the Middle East (12 nations)
Benefits include full funding, a monthly living stipend, a laptop, free lodging, and a travel allowance.
Proficiency in English: IELTS is not necessary
Benefits :
- Complete tuition and enrollment costs (for undergraduates, up to four years; for graduate students, up to two years)
- All-inclusive health insurance for students
- Covered are the costs of obtaining a visa and a resident permit.
- Student housing is available on campus.
- A monthly living allowance while taking part in Tomorrow’s Leaders initiatives
- Permission to purchase study aids and textbooks
- Use of a laptop for the duration of the course
- Two annual round-trip tickets to the nation of origin or residence
- Workshops on professional development and civic leadership
- Placements for internships to gain real-world experience
- Dedicated academic guidance and mentorship from faculty
- Undergraduate students: the chance to attend a university in the United States
- Graduate students: the chance to take part in graduate assistantships or research
Deadline: November 25, 2025
