The US Department of State offers undergraduate and graduate scholarships called Tomorrow Leaders Program to exceptional students from socioeconomically underserved backgrounds.
The 2026 Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship covers all the expenses related to studying at the partner institutions. These include; tuition, living stipends, accommodation, travel costs, health insurance, and laptops (for use for the duration of the program).
In this post, we will provide you with the detailed insight into the scholarship, its requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application guide for interested candidates.
Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship Details:
Sponsored by the Department of State’s U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI), the Tomorrow’s Leaders Program offers undergraduate and graduate scholarships for accomplished students who represent the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s cultural and geographic diversity.
The Program aims to serve students from socioeconomically underserved backgrounds who demonstrate strong leadership potential but lack the means to obtain an American-style education.
The Tomorrow’s Leaders program partners with prominent U.S.-accredited universities in the MENA region to build a diverse and dynamic network of future changemakers.
The partner institutions include;
the American University of Beirut,
the Lebanese American University, and
the American University in Cairo.
Eligibility Requirements for 2026 Tomorrow Leaders Program in USA
To be considered for the 2026 Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship in USA, you must:
Be citizens of the Middle East and North Africa.
The Tomorrow’s Leaders Undergraduate Program accepts applications from current high school students or those who graduated in 2025.
You can apply if your family has a refugee status and are from the eligible countries
Generally, applicants should have an 80% or better across their academic history.
Tomorrow’s Leaders applicants are evaluated for selection by several criteria, including academic history, English language proficiency, leadership potential, and socioeconomic disadvantage.
Students can find more information about the programs of study available at each of the participating universities here.
Benefits of Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship
Tuition and enrollment fees (for a maximum period of four academic years for undergraduate students and two academic years for graduate students)
University health insurance
Entrance visa and residency permit fees
Student housing
Monthly living stipend when participating in TL activities
Textbook allowance
Laptop (for use for the duration of the program)
Two round-trip tickets to home country, territory, or place of residence per year
Civic leadership and career-oriented workshops
Internship opportunities
Faculty mentorship and guidance
An opportunity to study at a university in the United States (undergraduate students only)
An opportunity to participate in graduate assistantships or research assistantships (graduate students only)
Required Documents for Tomorrow Leaders Program
A complete application will include:
All applicable sections of the application
Personal statement that allows the student to select one of three prompts to complete 500 words or upload a 5- to 6-minute video
Social Responsibility Essay, with a 500-word limit response
Official transcripts:
If applying for the Undergraduate program, transcripts for grades 10 and 11 (and 12 when available) of your secondary school and your graduation certificate/diploma. An unofficial translation of these documents should be provided if they are not in English.
If applying for the Graduate program transcripts from your undergraduate studies and graduation certificate/degree. An unofficial translation of these documents should be provided if they are not in English.
Documentation of extracurricular and/or volunteer activities
Tomorrow’s Leaders Application Financial Statement
Results of a brief online English assessment completed when filling out the application. Please use the same email address to register for the English exam as you use for your Tomorrow’s Leaders log in.
Two recommendations will be required. Recommenders will be sent requests automatically through the application system. Please have the email addresses, if available, of your recommenders available when filling out the application.
If your application is selected to move forward to the next round you will additionally need to provide the following:
English proficiency results from TOEFL or IELTS or SAT I or SAT II scores for students who attend American-style high schools.
How to Apply for Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2026 Tomorrow Leaders Scholarship in USA, interested and qualified candidates should;
Click on the button below to visit the scholarship website
Click on APPLY NOW, fill out the application form, and attach all relevant documents.
