LIFE Scholarship
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.
- Official link: lifelebanon.com/scholarship
References: Myriad Canada — LIFE | AUB — 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
Reference: Bachelorsportal — LIFE Scholarship
Application window
| Stage | Date | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Applications open | Annually (typically early 2026) | lifelebanon.com/scholarship |
| Applications close | April 30, 2026 (for Fall 2026 intake) | lifelebanon.com/scholarship |
| Initial screening interview | After shortlisting | lifelebanon.com/scholarship |
| Second interview with LIFE member | After screening | lifelebanon.com/scholarship |
| Decisions | Before fall semester | lifelebanon.com/scholarship |
Application process:
- Submit application online at lifelebanon.com/scholarship
- Applications with missing information or documents will not be considered
- Once submitted, you cannot edit fields or attach additional documents
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for an initial screening interview
- Selected candidates proceed to a second interview with a LIFE member
- 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):
| Country | Universities | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Concordia University, McGill University, McMaster University, University of Toronto, University of British Columbia | lifelebanon.com |
| France | Centrale Supélec, École Polytechnique, École des Ponts ParisTech, EDHEC, ESSEC, ESCP, HEC Paris, INSEAD, ISAE-SUPAÉRO, Sciences Po, Télécom Paris | lifelebanon.com |
| UK | Cambridge (Judge Business School), London Business School, Imperial College London | Cambridge, LBS, Imperial |
| USA | Columbia University (Business School), and others | Columbia |
| Spain | IE Business School | IE — LIFE Scholarship |
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
References: Myriad Canada — LIFE | Bachelorsportal — LIFE | AUB — LIFE
Contacts of recipients
Past recipients who agreed to answer questions:
| Name | Year | University | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| > TODO | — | — | — |
Official program contact:
- Website: lifelebanon.com
- Scholarship portal: lifelebanon.com/scholarship
- Application portal: lifelebanon.com/scholarship/life