Scholarship and Financial Support for Graduate Students

Graduate students are entitled to different forms of support and scholarships based on their financial need and academic performance such as graduate assistantships, merit scholarship, grants, and loans. Below is a summary of the available options:

Graduate Assistantships 

Graduate assistantships (GAs) cover in full or in part tuition fees in exchange for academic work. GAs are granted based on academic performance. Students apply for assistantships by filling an online application. Please see Academic Rules and Procedures for more details and check the webpage of the program or school you are applying to.

Highly qualified students may be rewarded additional financial support up to full tuition waiver.

How to Apply:

1. Submit an Application: Complete and submit the graduate admission application online, ensuring all required documents are prepared.
2. Application Fee: Pay the $50 fee online via debit/credit card (Visa or MasterCard), or in cash through OMT or at BLOM Bank
3. Portal Activation: Post-application and fee payment, await an email with your unique username and temporary password within 3-10 business days, then follow the steps to activate your portal account.
4. Graduate Assistantship (GA) Application: Complete the GA application form and submit it through your activated portal.

Graduate Assistantships (GA) are only available for in-person programs.

For more information, please contact us on gsrinfo@lau.edu.lb

Graduate Research Scholarship

The Graduate Studies and Research Scholarship offers distinguished students a unique opportunity to pursue a master’s degree with tuition fully waived for two years. The application deadline for fall 2025 is March 24, 2025.

View the conditions for the Graduate Research Scholarship

Medical School Scholarship

Merit scholarship for the School of Medicine is awarded to the top applicants of each entering class based on a specific academic criterion. Tuition coverage ranges from 75% to 100%.

Grants and Loans 

Grants

Grants cover a part of tuition, and are awarded based on financial need.

Loans

• LAU loans: the University maintains a revolving loan fund as part of the total Financial Aid program. Loans are extended to students, when requested, as part of the total Financial Aid package in accordance with the loan procedure.

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