Deadline: 2 December 2019
The U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is seeking applications for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Undergraduate Program.
Tomorrow’s Leaders (TL) supports academically qualified, financially disadvantaged high school graduates in the Middle East and North Africa by providing a four-year academic matriculation, civic education, and leadership development through American accredited institutions in the region.
The program covers university tuition and fees, a study abroad experience in the U.S., insurance, housing, and monthly allowance. Students requiring English preparatory work may be enrolled in one to two semesters of college preparatory English classes before entering degree programs.
In addition to receiving undergraduate education, students will benefit from mentoring, career development, internship, and micro-grant opportunities with local civil society, business, and non-governmental organizations and networks. Facilitated by each host institution, students participate in initiatives throughout their academic program that go beyond the traditional classroom to foster leadership development and encourage civic engagement.
Eligibility Criteria
- This program is open to high school graduates in the Middle East and North Africa, who are qualified but unable to afford a college education.
- Students enroll at the undergraduate level in a four-year program.
- For the Fall 2020 enrollment class, applicants must be citizens of Algeria, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia and cannot hold U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. Legal Permanent Resident.
For more information, visit https://mepi.state.gov/education/tomorrows-leaders-undergraduate-program/