The American University in Cairo (AUC) is now accepting applications for its Excellence Scholarship Program for the Fall 2025 intake. This prestigious program aims to support outstanding international students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, talent, and a commitment to their communities.

AUC, recognized as Egypt’s top university, provides scholarships to high-achieving students from around the world who need financial assistance. The program offers various categories of scholarships, allowing students to receive tuition coverage ranging from 20% to 100%, depending on their qualifications and achievements.

Scholarship Categories

1. Academic Achievement

• Designed for top-performing students across different high school certificates, including national, international, private, and public schools.
• Coverage: 20% to 60% of tuition fees.
• Eligibility is based on high certificate scores.

2. International Diversity

• Encourages students from over 60 countries to apply.
• For international students with strong academic records.
• Coverage: 20% to 30% of tuition fees.
• Eligibility is based on certificate scores.

3. Egyptian National Certificates

• Open to students from Thanawiya Amma, STEM, and Nile national degree programs.
• Applicable to students from both public and private schools in Egypt.
• Coverage: 20% to 40% of tuition fees.
• Eligibility is based on certificate scores.

4. Talents Scholarship

• Recognizes exceptional skills in areas such as sports, arts, music, writing, and other creative fields.
• Coverage: 20% to 30% of tuition fees.

5. Leadership and Community Service

• Awarded to students who demonstrate leadership abilities and community engagement.
• Coverage: 20% to 30% of tuition fees.

6. Liberal Arts Majors

• Specifically for students committed to liberal arts disciplines.
• Coverage: 20% to 30% of tuition fees.
• Eligible majors include:
  • Anthropology,
  • Arabic Studies,
  • Egyptology,
  • English and Comparative Literature,
  • Film,
  • History,
  • Middle East Studies,
  • Music Technology,
  • Musical Arts in Performance,
  • Philosophy,
  • Sociology,
  • Theatre,
  • Visual Arts

Important Dates & Details

• Application Status: Open
• Early Scholarship Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
• Regular Scholarship Application Deadline: June 1, 2025
• Host Institution: American University in Cairo (AUC)
• Location: Cairo, Egypt
• Degree Level: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Non-Degree Programs
• Gender: Male/Female
• Medium of Instruction: English
• Funding Type: Partially-funded
• Eligible Countries: All
• Fields of Study:
  • Undergraduate Degrees, Graduate Degrees,
  • Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
  • Arabic Language Intensive Program

Benefits of the AUC Excellence Scholarship

• Partial to full tuition coverage (20% to 100%) for outstanding students.
• Renewable annually, subject to academic performance.
• Access to Egypt’s top academic institution.
• Opportunities for networking, leadership development, and research collaborations.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the AUC Excellence Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Strong academic performance based on the scholarship category.
• Submission of supporting documents.
• Some scholarship categories may require an interview.
• International Diversity applicants must apply as international students.
• Transfer students are eligible if they have completed less than 60 credit hours at an accredited university.
• Must meet additional AUC admission requirements.

📌 Important Note: To be considered, applicants must check the scholarship box in the online application. Failure to do so will disqualify them from scholarship consideration.

Required Documents

For Undergraduate, Non-Degree, and Auditor Applicants

• $50 non-refundable application fee.
• Personal statement (300-500 words).
• IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo results (for degree-seeking applicants).
• National ID (for Egyptians) or Passport (for Non-Egyptians).
• Official high school transcripts (grades 9-12) with GPA and SAT/ACT scores (for American Diploma and Canadian Diploma students).
• Letters of recommendation.
• Proof of extracurricular activities.

For Graduate Degree, Non-Degree, and EMBA Applicants

• Completed application form.
• $50 application fee.
• Supporting documents (Statement of Purpose, CV, ID, Passport, Motivation Letter, etc.).
• Official transcripts.
• Letters of recommendation (submitted online).
• Student Data Form (for international applicants).
• English language proficiency results (IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English Proficiency, or Cambridge English Advanced).

For Arabic Language Intensive Program Applicants

• $50 application fee.
• Personal statement (250 words explaining motivation for studying Arabic).
• One letter of recommendation.
• Official university transcript (if currently enrolled in a university).
• Copy of passport.
• Two recent photos.

📌 For more details on document requirements, refer to the official AUC website.

How to Apply?

1. Complete the Online Admission Application, making sure to check the scholarship box under the Scholarship Section.
2. After submitting the application, AUC will send a Scholarship Application Link via email.
3. Complete and submit the Scholarship Application before the deadline.

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