Onsi Sawiris Undergraduate Scholarship

Through the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program, Orascom Construction provides fully funded scholarships for Egyptian students to pursue bachelor’s degree programs at prestigious universities in the U.S. in fields that will promote the economic prosperity of Egypt.

Endorsed Universities:

The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program is granted to selected students to pursue their bachelor’s degree in one of the following U.S. Universities:
– University of Chicago
– Stanford University
– University of Pennsylvania
– Harvard University
– Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Fields of Study:

– Engineering
– Economics
– Finance
– Management

The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program is only granted for the above fields of study. Applicants are encouraged to visit the endorsed universities’ websites to decide on the desirable program within the above fields of study.

Duration of Study:

4-year bachelor’s degree program.

Eligibility Criteria – Undergraduate Scholarship

Undergraduate applicants applying for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program must meet the below minimum requirements:

· Be Egyptian nationals, who are residents of Egypt (preference will not be given to dual nationality applicants).
· Cumulative GPA of 3.5 / 90% in Thanaweyya Amma or equivalent high school certificates (N.b. Students completing their grade 11 by the time of application deadline (July 31, 2023) and students completing their grade 12 by the application deadline (July 31, 2023) are both eligible to apply for the undergraduate scholarship program).
· TOEFL iBT ® as a proof of English Proficiency: Minimum required score is 100 (taken within 2 years).
· Minimum SAT I Score: 1450 (Taken within 2 years) or Minimum ACT Score: 32 (Taken within 2 years).
· Extracurricular Activities: Have been involved or are currently involved in extracurricular activities.

Be planning to start their studies in the U.S. in the year 2024.
· Preference is given to applicants who have not resided outside of Egypt.
· Be committed to coming back to Egypt for two years directly after the successful completion of their bachelor’s degree.

Important notes:

· Preference will be given to candidates who have not lived, worked, or studied abroad. The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program is only granted to the list of endorsed universities listed above.
· Selection as a nominee for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program does not guarantee university acceptance. Nominated students should be ready to start their university applications by October 2023.
· Nominees will be supported in applying to the endorsed U.S. universities only. If nominated for the scholarship, the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program award will be made once university acceptance is obtained.
· Students completing their grade 11 by the time of application deadline (July 31, 2023) and students completing their grade 12 by the application deadline (July 31, 2023) are both eligible to apply for the undergraduate scholarship program, provided that they start their first year of bachelor studies as freshmen in August 2024.

Required Documents:

To apply for the scholarship program, applicants must submit their application online and upload the following list of documents prior to the application deadline. Applications missing any of the required documents or test scores will be automatically disqualified and will not be considered in the scholarship screening phase.

· Online application form: Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Undergraduate application
· Resume.
· Copy of test scores (SAT I or ACT) & TOEFL iBT ®, Taken within 2 years.
· Copy of latest transcripts.
· Copy of grade 12 certificate or Thanaweyya Amma certificate, if available. (Students completing their grade 11 by the time of application deadline (July 31, 2023) are only required to submit their latest transcripts).
· Two recommendation letters.

For inquiries regarding the scholarship, please contact us via email at: OSSP@amideast.org or contact Amideast at 19263.

Website link: https://www.onsisawirisscholarship.org/undergraduate-scholarship/

See also

Nutrience Small Animal Scholarship, Canada

Jim Wakefield Scholarship (School-Leaver Scholarship)

Carole Stewart Arts Graduate Scholarship, Canada

Brock Doctoral Scholarship

Dr. Margaret McCready Tribute Scholarship

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