Firstly, to be eligible for the ACT➔Forward program, the scholar must:

1. Be Lebanese, or of Lebanese descent;
2. Pursue a degree in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), law, or liberal arts;
3. Have and maintain an excellent academic record (at or above 3.0/4.0 GPA);
4. Expect to graduate within 12 months of receiving the scholarship;
5. Be actively seeking employment in his/her field of study; and
6. Have drive and ambition to be the next leader in her/his field.

In addition, this scholarship program follows a pay-it-forward philosophy. Although not “legally” required, following graduation and employment, the grantee is expected and encouraged to assist another student through the ACT->Forward scholarship program.

Most importantly, this program is designed to be self-sustained through the continuous efforts and contributions of the generations of recipients. Your generous donation will not only help sustain this vital scholarship program, but also help expand it to assist more and more students, and have a compounding effect on generations to come.

By donating today, you will assist the next generations in their efforts to achieve a brighter future through education.

By submitting this application for an educational financial grant from ACT for Lebanon, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, the applicant hereby irrevocably and unconditionally waives, releases, and forever discharges ACT for Lebanon, its current and former directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, successors, and assigns (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, or expenses of any kind or nature whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, anticipated or unanticipated, which arise out of, relate to, or result from the collection, handling, storage, review, or any other use or disclosure of any personal, financial, or other data or information provided by the applicant in connection with this application. The applicant expressly acknowledges and agrees that such waiver and release applies to any and all legal claims under any theory of law or equity, including but not limited to claims relating to privacy, data protection, defamation, discrimination, or any other rights, whether statutory, contractual, or common law, in any jurisdiction worldwide. The applicant further agrees that no legal action or proceeding shall be brought against any of the Released Parties in connection with the grant application or the information submitted therein, and that this waiver shall be binding upon the applicant and the applicant’s heirs, legal representatives, and assigns. The review process typically takes 30 to 90 days from the time of application.