Life Scholarship

Who can apply?

The LIFE Scholarship programme is open to the best and brightest Lebanese students in financial need. LIFE attracts the most talented students through its strong partnerships with select universities in Lebanon and abroad.

 

Undergraduate applications are accepted for universities within Lebanon only, while graduate applications are accepted solely for universities abroad.

 

To be eligible for a LIFE Scholarship, you must meet the following 5 criteria:

 

  1. Be Lebanese or of Lebanese descent
  2. Pursuing a degree in the fields of Economics, Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Corporate Law, or Mathematics
  3. Be in demonstrable financial need
  4. Have and maintain an excellent academic record (at or above 80th percentile)
  5. Have drive and ambition to be the next leader in your field

Before submitting your application, please carefully read our full Eligibility Requirements.

Selection Process

After an initial shortlisting based on submitted applications, selected candidates will:

  • Be invited to an initial screening interview.
  • Be invited to a second interview with a LIFE member.
  • Be notified of decisions by mid-July.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Apply online via the website. Please note that only submitted applications will be considered. Ensure your application is carefully completed before submission.
  • Applications with missing information or documents will not be considered.
  • You can save and edit your application later; however, once submitted, you will not be able to edit any fields or attach additional documents.
  • Decisions regarding next steps and whether you will be invited for an interview will be communicated to you by email.
  • Please do not wait until the deadline to submit your application.

FINANCIAL GRANT

The LIFE Scholarship is up to $4,000 for a student in Lebanon and $12,000 abroad per year.

 

 

The deadline for Fall 2025 applications is 30th of April 2025. For any enquiries please email scholarships@lifelebanon.com

List of eligible universities

LIFE has developed strong partnerships with renowned universities in Lebanon and abroad. These partnerships maximise the visibility of LIFE and help it attract and select the brightest students.

 

We are always looking to expand our reach. Please feel free to email us with suggestions for new partnerships and potential introductions.

 

Australia: The University of Sydney

Canada: Concordia University, McGill University, McMaster University, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia

France: Centrale Supelec, Ecole Polytechnique, Ecole des Ponts Paristech, EDHEC, ESSEC, ESCP, HEC, INSEAD, ISAE SUPAERO, SciencesPo, Telecom Paris

Lebanon: American University of Beirut, ESA Business School, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanese American University, Notre Dame University, Universite Saint Joseph, University of Balamand, University Antonine

Spain: IE Business School (refer to IE website for more information)

Switzerland: ETH Zurich, EPFL, University of Zurich

UK: Imperial College London, King’s College London, London Business School, London School of Economics, University of Manchester, University College London, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford

USA: Columbia University, California Institute of Technology, Cornell University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, John Hopkins University, New York University, Princeton University, Purdue University, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Chicago, University of California Berkeley and Los Angeles, University of Michigan, Yale University

At LIFE, our mission goes beyond education. For 15 years, we have been dedicated to empowering university students to shape their futures and create lasting impact through scholarships, mentoring, and professional networking.

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