The Onsi-Sawiris Scholarship for Egyptian Students
Type: Bachelor’s (Undergraduate), Master’s Degree
Who: Egyptian Students who are planning to complete their degrees at top universities in the US
What: Fully Funded Scholarships + Living Expenses
When: 2019 – 2020
Where: University of Chicago, Stanford University , University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University.
Program Length: Two to Four Years
Deadline to Apply: 31 July 2019
Citizenship: Egypt
Destination Countries: USA
Academic Subject(s): Business, Economics, Engineering, Political Science
Description
Through the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship program, Orascom Construction provides full tuition scholarships for Egyptian students seeking to pursue their Degrees at prestigious universities in the United States with the aim of bolstering Egypt’s economic competitiveness.
The Onsi Sawiris Scholarships are awarded based on merit and character as demonstrated through academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and entrepreneurial initiative. The scholarships include full tuition, living allowance, travel, and health insurance.
The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Programs offer scholarships both at the graduate (to study Business or Engineering) and undergraduate level (to study engineering, Economics, Political Science, Finance and Management), in the following universities:
– University of Chicago
– Stanford University
– University of Pennsylvania
– Harvard University
Deadline: 31 July 2019.
Eligibility
Undergraduate Scholarships:
Test scores:
– GPA 3.5 / 90% in Thanaweyya Amma certification (Secondary year) or equivalent certificates.
– TOEFL: iBT: 100 or above (taken within 2 years).
– Minimum SAT I Score: (taken within 2 years)
Overall: 1450
Evidence-Based Reading& Writing: 730
Math: 730
– SAT II in 3 subjects: 600 or above (taken within 2 years)
Extracurricular Activities:
– Have been involved or are currently involved in extracurricular activities.
Fields of Study:
– Engineering, Economics, Political Science, Finance and 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).
– 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.
Graduate Scholarships:
Test Scores:
– GPA: 3.5 / Very Good or above (Overall grade)
– TOEFL: iBT: 100 or above
– GMAT (for MBA applicants): 650 or above (taken within 5 years)
– New GRE (for Engineering applicants):
– Overall: 302
– Analytical Writing: 4.5
– Have been or is 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.
How to Apply:
Online applications are available at: