Onsi Sawiris 2017/2018 Scholarship Application for Egyptians
to Study in USA
Orascom Construction
(OC) seeks to promote excellence and achievement. OC launched
the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program in the year 2000 to invest company
resources in educational programs to improve the communities in which it works.
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: 15th June, 2017
Offered annually?
Eligible
Countries: Egypt
To be taken at
(country): USA
Type: Undergraduate
Fields of Study: Engineering,
Economics, Political Science, Finance and Management.
Eligibility:
1.
GPA 3.5 / 90% in Thanaweyya Amma certification (Secondary year)
or equivalent certificates
2.
iBT TOEFL: 100 or above [or equivalent]
3.
Minimum SAT I Score: Overall: 1450, Evidence-Based
Reading and Writing: 730, Math: 730
4.
SAT II in 3 subjects: 600 or above
5.
Extracurricular Activities
Candidates should:
·
Meet the above criteria
·
Be planning to start their studies in the U.S.A in the year 2018
·
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
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: It is important to go
through the application instructions on the Scholarship Webpage before
applying.
Visit Scholarship
Webpage for details here
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 of time.
·
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 award will be made once university acceptance is
obtained.
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