Scholarship Overview
- The Empower Scholarship Program aims to provide the best public and private national school students with an opportunity to pursue their studies at the American University of Cairo.
- Graduates of this program are well prepared with different specializations that will enable them to compete in a global market, as well as the necessary skills to help them become effective agents of change and engaged citizens.
Host School(s)
- The American University of Cairo
Field(s) of Study
- All undergraduate programs at this university
What does the scholarship cover?
Recipients of this scholarship receive:
- Full and/or partial annual scholarships
- A book allowance
- Housing at the AUC dorms
How many scholarships are given?
- 5
Which countries are targeted?
- Thanawiya Amma graduates from five governorates in Upper Egypt, i.e. Assiut, Minya, Sohag, Beni Suef, and Fayoum.
Am I Eligible to Apply?
To qualify for this scholarship, you must
- Be of Egyptian nationality.
- Have an outstanding secondary school academic record.
- Be a public or private national high school graduate who demonstrates financial need.
- Meet AUC’s admission requirements.
- Be an active member in school activities and the local community.
- Show potential for further leadership development.
- Be oriented towards and committed to public service.
- Show proof of proficiency in English through recent and valid IELTS test results (minimum of 5.5), or TOEFL iBT test results (minimum score of 62 and a minimum of 17 in writing).
How Do I Apply – Next Steps
- Fill in and submit a scholarship interest form
- For more instructions on how to apply, visit the scholarship website as indicated below.
Closing Date
- June 15, 2022.
How do I get more information?
- Website: Empower Scholarship Program