If you plan to study in America with financial support, the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship is one of the best opportunities available to international students. This scholarship provides fully funded programs at American universities across a wide range of fields. In this article, we have explained everything you need to know about the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship, including its benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and a detailed step-by-step application process to help you apply successfully.

The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program 2027 is a fully funded undergraduate and master’s scholarship for international students. This scholarship covers full tuition, a living allowance, travel, and health insurance.

The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship program is open to students from Egypt who are pursuing undergraduate or master’s studies at top US universities. These will be granted based on character and merit as depicted through academic brilliance, entrepreneurial initiative, and extracurricular activities. 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.

Orascom Construction launched the Onsi Sawiris Program in the year 2000 to invest company resources in educational programs to improve the communities in which it operates. This program is an example in Egypt for private sector participation in educational programs on a supportable basis. The objective of this initiative is to help the academic development and character building of young Egyptians, giving them the tools to advance their careers, hence helping the communities in which they live.

Preference will be given to candidates who have not lived, studied, or worked abroad for a significant period of time. The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program is only granted to these universities: the University of Chicago, Stanford University, Harvard University, and the University of Pennsylvania.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters
• Institution(s): Stanford University, the University of Chicago, Harvard University, and the University of Pennsylvania.
• Study Destination: USA
• Opportunity Focus Areas:
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Economics
  • Political Science
  • Management
• Program Period:
  • Undergraduate: 4 Years
  • Master: 2 Years
• Deadline: July 31, 2026

Scholarship Coverage

The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship covers full tuition, a living allowance, travel, and health insurance.

Eligibility Criteria for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program

To be eligible for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program, you must:

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For Undergraduates:

• Be Egyptian nationals, who are residents of Egypt; (preference will not be given to dual-nationality applicants).
• They are planning to start their studies in the USA in 2027.
• Be committed to coming back to Egypt for two years directly after successful completion of their bachelor’s degree.
• They have not resided abroad for more than three years.
• iBT TOEFL: 100 or above
• GPA 3.5 / 90% in Thanaweyya Amma certification (Secondary year) or equivalent certificates
• Minimum SAT I Score:
  • 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.
• Have some extracurricular activities.

For Master’s:

• Be Egyptian nationals who are residents of Egypt; (preference will be given to non-holders of dual nationality).
• 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.
• They should not have spent more than three years living abroad.
• Be committed to returning to Egypt for two years directly after completing their bachelor’s degree.
• TOEFL: iBT = 100 or above
• GPA: 3.5 or very good and above (Overall grade)
• A minimum of three years of work experience is required.
• MBA – GMAT: 650 or above (taken within 5 years)
• Extracurricular Activities: You have either participated in or are currently participating in extracurricular activities.
• Old GRE scores are no longer acceptable.
• New GRE scores: Minimum acceptable
  • Overall: 302
  • Analytical Writing: 4.5
• Fields of Study: Engineering, Business Administration, and Construction Management.

Important notes:

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• Candidates with an Egyptian master’s degree in a technical field different from the one in which they’re applying will be considered.
• Candidates with a master’s degree from a foreign university or an Egyptian master’s degree in the same field will not be considered.
• Selection as a nominee for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program does not guarantee university acceptance. Applicants will be supported in applying for the following approved universities only, which include institutions known for their strong academic programs and alignment with the scholarship’s goals. If nominated for the scholarship, the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program award will be made once university acceptance is obtained.
• 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.

How to Apply for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program?

Please follow the steps below to avail the Onsi Sawiris scholarship:

For Undergraduate Scholarship:

• Create an account on the Amideast website here.
• Fill in all personal data.
• Fill in all your educational details.
• Answer these two questions in the Statement of Purpose section:
  • Q1: Considering personal, local, and national concerns as they relate to your future, how would you be able to achieve success on these different levels by attending the university that you wish to apply to? Write a 500-word essay to discuss. Please keep in mind that the essay is an essential part of your application.
  • Q2: What are you passionate about? How have you pursued your passions throughout your life? Your essay should be 350 typed words. Please keep in mind that the essay is an essential part of your application.
• Attach these 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 or SAT II) & IBT TOEFL
  • Two recommendation letters
• Submit your application.

For Masters Scholarship:

• Application form: Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Graduate application.
• Required documents are the following:
  • Resume.
  • Copy of graduation certificate.
  • Copy of transcripts.
  • A copy of the test scores (TOEFL – iBT / GRE or GMAT) is required.
  • Two recommendation letters.
• For e-mail inquiries regarding the scholarship, write to OSSP@amideast.org or contact AMIDEAST at 19263.

Website

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