Scholarship

Onsi Sawiris Study Abroad Scholarship - The University of Chicago

The American University in Cairo and Sawiris Foundation Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

No deadline

Location

Egypt

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Onsi Sawiris Study Abroad Scholarship provides a year abroad opportunity at The University of Chicago for undergraduate students from the Onsi Sawiris School of Business at the American University in Cairo. Scholars are selected based on character and merit, as demonstrated through academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and entrepreneurial initiative. In collaboration with the Sawiris Foundation in Egypt, selected scholars receive a comprehensive full scholarship package. The award covers all major expenses including tuition fees, international airfare, housing costs, health insurance coverage, and a living stipend for the duration of the year abroad program. Eligible students must be enrolled in the Onsi Sawiris School of Business, have completed at least 30 credits with a minimum GPA of 3.75, and demonstrate active involvement in extracurricular activities. The scholarship supports high-achieving business students in gaining international academic experience at one of the world's premier universities.

Duration 12 - 13 mo

Who Can Apply

Region
Egypt
Project in
United States
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

cv letters_of_recommendation transcripts

Review process

Selection based on character, merit, academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and entrepreneurial initiative

Additional benefits

  • travel_support
  • health_insurance
  • housing

Restrictions

  • employment_restrictions