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LIFE

Lebanese International Finance Executives Scholarship

2025–26 informationApplications: lifelebanon.com
Apply on lifelebanon.com

Overview​

Provider
LIFE (Lebanese International Finance Executives) — a non-partisan, non-sectarian, independent membership organization
Type
Need-based + merit-based scholarship from an international NGO
Founded
2009
Description
LIFE provides university scholarships to outstanding Lebanese students (or those of Lebanese descent) who demonstrate financial need and academic excellence. The program combines tuition support with mentoring, career guidance, and soft-skills training through the LIFE Academy. Since 2009, LIFE has awarded over 1,100 scholarships to Lebanese students studying in Lebanon and abroad.

Sources:Myriad Canada — LIFEAUB — LIFE impact story

Grade & background requirements​

Nationality
Lebanese or of Lebanese descent
Academic level
Undergraduate (Lebanon universities) and Graduate (abroad universities)
Academic record
At or above the 80th percentile, maintained throughout enrollment
Financial need
Demonstrable financial need (required)
Fields of study
Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Corporate Law, and STEM fields
Personal qualities
Drive and ambition to become a leader in your field

Source:Bachelorsportal — LIFE Scholarship

Application window​

StageDate

Applications open
Annually (typically early 2026)
Applications close
April 30, 2026 (for Fall 2026 intake)
Initial screening interview
After shortlisting
Second interview with LIFE member
After screening
Decisions
Before fall semester

Source:lifelebanon.com/scholarship

Application process

  1. Submit application online at lifelebanon.com/scholarship
  2. Applications with missing information or documents will not be considered
  3. Once submitted, you cannot edit fields or attach additional documents
  4. Shortlisted candidates are invited for an initial screening interview
  5. Selected candidates proceed to a second interview with a LIFE member
  6. Interview invitations are communicated via email

Supported universities​

In Lebanon (undergraduate):

  • American University of Beirut (AUB)
  • Lebanese American University (LAU)
  • Université Saint-Joseph (USJ)
  • Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK)
  • ESA Business School
  • Notre Dame University (NDU)
  • University of Balamand

Abroad (graduate — partial list):

CountryUniversities

Canada
Concordia University, McGill University, McMaster University, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia
France
Centrale Supélec, École Polytechnique, École des Ponts ParisTech, EDHEC, ESSEC, ESCP, HEC Paris, INSEAD, ISAE-SUPAÉRO, Sciences Po, Télécom Paris
UKCambridge, LBS, Imperial
Cambridge (Judge Business School), London Business School, Imperial College London
USA
Columbia University (Business School), and others
Spain
IE Business School

Note: Undergraduate scholarships are for Lebanese partner universities only. Graduate scholarships are for international partner universities only. The full list of partner universities may be updated annually — check lifelebanon.com/scholarship for the latest.

Benefits​

Tuition (Lebanon)
Up to $6,000/year (up to $4,000/year per some sources; amounts may vary by university partnership)
Tuition (abroad)
Up to $12,000/year
LIFE Academy
Training in soft skills and industry-relevant skills
Mentoring
Dedicated professional mentor from LIFE's global membership network
Career support
Internship placement assistance, job counseling, and networking opportunities with accomplished finance and business professionals
Mental health support
Available to scholars
Alumni commitment
Scholars commit to funding future LIFE scholarships after graduating

Sources:Myriad Canada — LIFEBachelorsportal — LIFEAUB — LIFE

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