Onsi Sawiris Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Egyptians to Study in USA 2019

Application Deadline: 31st July, 2018

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: Egypt

To be taken at (country): USA

Type: Undergraduate

Fields of Study: Engineering, Economics, Political Science, Finance and Management.

Eligibility: 

1. GPA 3.5 / 90% in Thanaweyya Amma certification (Secondary year) or equivalent certificates
2. iBT TOEFL: 100 or above [or equivalent]
3. Minimum SAT I Score: Overall: 1450, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 730, Math: 730
4. SAT II in 3 subjects: 600 or above
5. Extracurricular Activities

Candidates should:

• Meet the above criteria
• Be planning to start their studies in the U.S.A in the year 2019
• Be Egyptian nationals, who are residents of Egypt (preference will not be given to dual nationality applicants)
• Have not lived more than 3 years abroad
• Be committed to coming back to Egypt for two years directly after the successful completion of their bachelor’s degree

Selection Criteria: : The Onsi Sawiris Scholarships will be awarded based on character and merit as demonstrated through academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and entrepreneurial initiative.

Number of Awardees: Not specified

Value of Scholarship: The scholarships include full tuition, a living allowance, travel and health insurance. Scholarship recipients will also be given the option of an internship position within the company.

How to Apply: It is important to go through the application instructions on the Scholarship Webpage before applying.

Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

Award Provider:  Orascom Construction (OC)

Important Notes: 

• Preference will be given to candidates who have not lived, worked, or studied abroad for a significant period of time.
• The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program is only granted to the list of endorsed universities provided in the “Approved Universities” section of the application.
• Selection as a nominee for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program does not guarantee university acceptance. Applicants will be supported in applying for these universities. If nominated for the scholarship; the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program award will be made once university acceptance is obtained.