The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program is a private merit-based scholarship program established in 2000 by Orascom Construction as part of the company’s commitment to promoting excellence and achievement.
Application Deadline:Â 31st July, 2020
Offered annually? Yes
Eligible Countries: Egypt
To be taken at (University):
| · California Institute of Technology · Stanford University · The University of California – Berkley · Yale University · Georgia Institute of Technology · Northwestern University · The University of Chicago · Harvard University · Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
· Princeton University · Cornell University · Columbia University · Duke University · The University of Michigan · Dartmouth University · Carnegie Mellon University · The University of Pennsylvania · The University of Texas – Austin |
Type:Â Masters
Fields of Study: Business Administration or Construction Management.
Eligibility:Â Candidates should have:
· GPA :                  3.5 / Very Good or above (Overall grade)
· TOEFL: iBT:       100 or above
· MBA – GMAT:     650 or above (taken within 5 years)
· MA in Engineering:
– Old GRE scores are no longer acceptable.
– New GRE scores: Minimum acceptable
– Overall: 302
– Analytical Writing: 4.5
· Extracurricular Activities: Have been involved or are currently involved in extracurricular activities.
· A minimum of three years working experience.
· Fields of Study: Engineering, Business Administration, and Construction management.
· 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).
· Plan on pursuing their master’s degree at one of the top universities in the United States in the field of Business Administration or Engineering.
· Have not lived more than 3 years abroad.
· Be committed to coming back to Egypt for two years directly after the successful completion of the degree.
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Selection Criteria:Â The Onsi Sawiris Scholarships will be awarded based on character and merit as demonstrated through academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and entrepreneurial initiative.
Selection Procedure:Â
- Personal interviews at OC
- Notification of selected scholars
- Program orientation
Number of Awardees:Â Not specified
Value of Scholarship:Â The scholarships include full tuition, a living allowance, travel, books, Computer, Health Insurance, and Other Benefits.
How to Apply:Â Please submit:
· Application form: Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Graduate application
It is important to go through the application instructions on the Scholarship Webpage before applying.
Visit Scholarship Webpage for details
