Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Full tuition waiver + other benefits
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- living expenses
- accommodation
- travel expenses
- health
Description
Through the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program, Orascom Construction provides fully funded scholarships for Egyptian students to pursue bachelor’s degree programs and master's degree programs at prestigious universities in the U.S. in fields that will promote the economic prosperity of Egypt.
Since 2000, the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program has financed the educational dreams of 96 extraordinary students. 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.
Applicable programmes
Benefits
The scholarships include full tuition, living allowance, travel and health insurance.
Eligibility
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, 2024) and students completing their grade 12 by the application deadline are both eligible to apply for the undergraduate scholarship program).
- Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL iBT® test with a minimum total score of 100 Or IELTS test (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 7.5. Test score report to be submitted within the exam validity period (2 years from exam date).
- 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 2025.
- Preference is given to applicants who have not resided outside of Egypt and/or have not lived more than 2 years abroad.
- Be committed to coming back to Egypt for two years directly after the successful completion of their bachelor's degree.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Any
Locations
United States
Nationality
Egyptian
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
31 Jul 2025
To apply for the scholarship program, applicants must submit their application online and upload the following list of documents no later than 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) are only required to submit their latest transcripts).
Two recommendation letters.
Financing
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