The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program for 2024 offers opportunities for undergraduate and master’s level studies in the United States. The program is available at renowned institutions such as Stanford University, The University of Chicago, Harvard University, and The University of Pennsylvania.
Students can pursue their studies in various fields, including engineering, finance, economics, political science, and management. The duration of the program is four years for undergraduate studies and two years for master’s studies.
The application deadline for the scholarship is July 31, 2024. This program provides aspiring students with a chance to pursue their academic goals in esteemed American universities, gaining valuable knowledge and skills in their chosen fields of study.
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program Summary
Program Name
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program 2024
Level of Study
Undergraduate, Masters
Institutions
Stanford University
The University of Chicago
Harvard University
The University of Pennsylvania
Study in
USA
Opportunity Focus Areas
Engineering
Finance
Economics
Political Science
Management
Program Period
Undergraduate: 4 Years
Master’s: 2 Years
Deadline
July 31, 2024
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program, you must:
For Undergraduates:
Egyptian nationals and residents of Egypt (preference not given to dual nationality applicants)
Planning to start studies in the USA in 2025
Committed to returning to Egypt for two years after completing their bachelor’s degree
Not lived more than 3 years abroad
English proficiency: iBT TOEFL 100 or above
Academic achievement: GPA 3.5 / 90% in Thanaweyya Amma certification or equivalent
Minimum SAT scores: Old SAT (before May 2017): Overall 2100, Reading 700, Math 700, Writing 700; New SAT (after May 2017): Overall 1450, Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 730, Math 730; or SAT II in 3 subjects: 600 or above
Involvement in extracurricular activities
For Masters:
Egyptian nationals and residents of Egypt (preference given to non-holders of dual nationality)
Planning to pursue a master’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering at top universities in the United States
Not lived more than 3 years abroad
Committed to returning to Egypt for two years after completing their bachelor’s degree
English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 100 or above
Academic achievement: GPA 3.5 / Very Good or above (Overall grade)
Minimum three years of working experience
MBA – GMAT score: 650 or above (taken within 5 years)
Involvement in extracurricular activities
GRE scores: New GRE overall 302, Analytical Writing 4.5
Fields of Study: Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Management
Please follow these steps to apply for the Scholarship
For Undergraduate Scholarship:
Create an account on the Amideast website.
Provide personal information and educational details.
Answer two essay questions in the Statement of Purpose section:
Q1: Write a 500-word essay discussing how attending your desired university will help you achieve success on personal, local, and national levels.
Q2: Write a 350-word essay about your passions and how you have pursued them throughout your life.
Attach the following files in the attachments section:
Application form
Copy of transcripts
Resume
Copy of graduation certificate or Thanaweyya Amma certificate (if available)
Copy of test scores (SAT I / SAT II) and iBT TOEFL
Two recommendation letters
Submit your application.
For Masters Scholarship:
Fill out the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Graduate application form.
Prepare the following documents:
Resume
Copy of graduation certificate
Copy of transcripts
Copy of test scores (TOEFL – iBT / GRE or GMAT)
Two recommendation letters
For any inquiries about the scholarship, contact AMIDEAST through email at [email protected] or call 19263.
Important Notes
Candidates who have an Egyptian Master’s degree in a different technical field than the one they are applying for will be considered.
Candidates who already hold a Master’s degree from a foreign university or have an Egyptian Master’s degree in the same field they are applying for will not be considered.
Being selected as a nominee for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program does not guarantee acceptance into a university. Applicants will receive support in applying to the approved universities listed below. The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program award will be granted once university acceptance is obtained.
Preference will be given to candidates who have not resided, worked, or studied abroad for a significant period.
The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program is only available for the endorsed universities listed.
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