•Citizen or national of eligible MENA countries/territories: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank and Gaza, or Yemen

•Not a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident

•Demonstrated academic excellence and strong academic standing

•Strong leadership potential and active involvement in civic engagement or community service

•Proficiency in written and spoken English (with required language test scores or institutional assessment)

•Demonstrated financial need (priority given to economically deserving students)

•For Undergraduate (TLU): Current high school seniors or recent high school graduates

•For Graduate (TLG): Completed undergraduate degree with relevant academic background for chosen master's field

The Tomorrow's Leaders Program (TLP) is a leadership development initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and administered by Amideast. The program provides higher education scholarships to capable and highly motivated youth from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region at leading American-accredited universities, including the American University of Beirut (AUB), the American University in Cairo (AUC), and the Lebanese American University (LAU). In addition to academic study, the program includes leadership training, professional mentorship, civic engagement, and internship placements.

•Full coverage of university tuition and fees

•Free university-provided housing/accommodation

•Monthly living allowance/stipend to cover personal expenses

•Comprehensive health and accident insurance

•Round-trip international airfare between home country and host institution

•Required academic textbooks and study materials

•Coverage of visa sponsorship and related administrative fees

•Funding for professional internships, leadership workshops, and civic engagement projects

•Study abroad semester in the United States (for eligible undergraduate participants)