Through the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship program, OC provides full-tuition scholarships for Egyptian undergraduate students seeking to pursue their Bachelor’s degree in fields that will enhance the economic prosperity of Egypt at prestigious universities in the United States.
Application Deadline: 31st July, 2022
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Egypt
To be taken at (country): USA
Type: Undergraduate
Fields of Study: Engineering, Economics, Political Science, Finance and Management.
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Eligibility for Onsi Sawiris Undergraduate Scholarship:
- GPA 3.5 / 90% in Thanaweyya Amma certification (Secondary year) or equivalent certificates
- iBT TOEFL: 100 or above [or equivalent]
- Minimum SAT I Score: Overall: 1450, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 730, Math: 730
- SAT II in 3 subjects: 600 or above
- Extracurricular Activities
Candidates should:
- Meet the above criteria
- Be planning to start their studies in the U.S.A in the year 2021
- 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 Onsi Sawiris Undergraduate 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 for Onsi Sawiris Undergraduate Scholarship: 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.
- 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