Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program 2025-2026 Fully Funded

The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. In this guide, you will find all the details about the scholarship, the financial benefits it provides, and the full application procedure.

The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship 2025-2026 is a fully funded opportunity for Egyptian students pursuing undergraduate or master’s degrees. The award includes full tuition fees, a living allowance, round-trip airfare, and medical insurance.

This competitive program enables outstanding Egyptian students to study at leading US universities. Selection is based on merit, leadership potential, entrepreneurial drive, and participation in extracurricular activities. Along with comprehensive funding, selected scholars may also benefit from internship placements at Orascom Construction.

Launched in 2000 by Orascom Construction, the program demonstrates the company’s dedication to education and community development. Its mission is to support the academic advancement and personal growth of Egyptian youth, equipping them with the tools needed to build strong careers and contribute to their communities.

Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously lived, studied, or worked abroad for extended periods. The scholarship is only offered at world-class institutions: Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Pennsylvania.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Undergraduate, Master’s

• Institution(s): Harvard University, Stanford University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania

• Study in: United States

• Fields Available: Engineering, Finance, Economics, Political Science, Management

• Program Duration:

  • Undergraduate: 4 years

  • Master’s: 2 years

• Deadline: July 31, 2025

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 Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program, you must:

For Undergraduates:

• Be Egyptian nationals, who are residents of Egypt (preference will not be given to dual nationality applicants).

• Be planning to start their studies in the USA in the year 2025.

• Be committed to coming back to Egypt for two years directly after the successful completion of their bachelor’s degree.

• Have not lived more than 3 years abroad.

• 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 Masters:

• 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.

• Have not lived more than 3 years 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 / Very Good or above (Overall grade)

• A minimum of three years of working experience.

• MBA – GMAT: 650 or above (taken within 5 years)

• Extracurricular Activities Have been involved or are currently involved 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:

• Candidates with an Egyptian Master’s degree in a technical field different from the one that they’re applying for will be considered.

• Candidates who already have one Master’s degree from a foreign university, or who have an Egyptian Master’s degree in the same field they are applying for 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 below-approved universities only. 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 below steps to avail the Onsi Sawiris scholarship:

For Undergraduate Scholarship:

• Create an account on the Amideast website from here.

• Fill in all personal data.

• Fill in all your educational details.

• Answer these 2 questions in the Statement of Purpose section:

  • Q1: Considering personal, local, and national concerns as these 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 for? 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:

  • Resume.

  • Copy of graduation certificate.

  • Copy of transcripts.

  • Copy of test scores (TOEFL – iBT / GRE or GMAT).

  • Two recommendation letters.

• For E-mail inquiries regarding the scholarship: OSSP@amideast.org or contact AMIDEAST at 19263.

Website

To learn more about the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program, please visit the official website:

Official Website