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Title: Lebanese student looking for a full scholarship abroad — where should I apply?

Hey everyone, I’m a Grade 11 student from Lebanon and I’m honestly getting pretty desperate trying to figure out my options for studying abroad 😭

My current school average is around 16.2/20, and I’m planning to take the SAT and IELTS during Grade 11/early Grade 12. I’m hoping to get a strong SAT score (ideally 1400–1500+) and a good IELTS score.

My biggest problem is money. My family isn’t wealthy, so I realistically need a full scholarship / full financial aid package that could cover tuition and, ideally, housing and living expenses too. I can’t really afford universities that only give a small $5k–$10k scholarship and still leave me with $30k+ to pay.

I’m mainly looking at the US and Canada, but I’m open to basically anywhere — Europe, Asia, etc. I’ve looked into universities like NYU, McGill, Concordia, UofT, etc., but the financial side is making everything really difficult.

For people who were international students or know about scholarships:

Which universities should I realistically look into?

Where can an international student potentially get a full ride/full financial aid?

Does a 16.2/20 average + a strong SAT/IELTS give me a realistic shot anywhere?

Are there scholarships specifically for students from Lebanon/Middle Eastern countries?

Are there universities that are less famous but generous with international financial aid?

What should I be doing right now in Grade 11 to maximize my chances?

I’m willing to put in the work. I just need to know where to actually apply because I don’t want to spend a year applying to universities that I have basically zero chance of affording.

Any advice, university suggestions, scholarship names, or personal experiences would be massively appreciated. Thank you 🙏

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Hey everyone, I’m a Lebanese high school student currently in Grade 11, and I’m trying to figure out my options for studying abroad for university after I graduate.

I’m mainly considering the US and Canada, but I’m also open to other countries if there are good scholarship opportunities.

My situation:

I’m studying in Lebanon and will graduate from a Lebanese high school.

My average is around 16/20 (roughly 80%), and I’m hoping to improve/maintain it in Grade 11 and 12.

I’m planning to take the SAT and I’m aiming for around 1400–1500+.

I’m looking for full or very substantial financial aid/scholarships, because paying full international tuition would be extremely difficult for my family.

I’m interested in doing a bachelor’s degree abroad, not immigrating permanently right now.

I’m willing to apply to a lot of universities and I’m open to less-famous universities if they offer strong financial aid.

I’m honestly pretty lost about how realistic this is for a Lebanese student. 😭

For anyone who has gone through this process, especially Lebanese/international students:

Which countries are actually realistic for getting a full scholarship for undergraduate study?

Are there US universities that could give someone with my grades/SAT target full financial aid?

How difficult is it for Lebanese students to get need-based financial aid in the US?

Are there better options in Canada, Europe, or elsewhere?

What should I be doing during Grade 11 and 12 to maximize my chances?

Are there any scholarships/universities that I should absolutely know about?

I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has actually gone through this, especially if you’re from Lebanon or another Middle Eastern country.

Thanks!