The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is for smart students from other countries who want to study for a Bachelor’s Degree in the US. They should care about making their communities better and want to bring positive changes. This scholarship is meant for students who plan to go back to their home country after studying in the US. They aim to help improve communities that don’t have enough resources or support.
Scholarship Value: The AU EGL scholarship pays for all billable expenses at AU, including full tuition, room, and board. However, it does not cover non-billable expenses like health insurance, books, airline tickets, and other miscellaneous costs (around $4,000).
The scholarship can be renewed for up to four years, as long as the student maintains good academic performance. This means they need to do well in their studies to continue receiving the scholarship each year.
Application Deadline: 15 Dec 2022/15 Jan 2023
Country and University of Study: American University, Washington DC, USA
Level/Field(s) of study: Any undergraduate study offered at the University
Scholarship Value: The AU EGL scholarship pays for all billable expenses at AU, including full tuition, room, and board. However, it does not cover non-billable expenses like health insurance, books, airline tickets, and other miscellaneous costs (around $4,000).
The scholarship can be renewed for up to four years, as long as the student maintains good academic performance. This means they need to do well in their studies to continue receiving the scholarship each year.
Eligibility: Preference will be given to:
- International students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and underrepresented global and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent out of 4.0 GPA (or in the top 10% of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades.
- A demonstrated commitment to leadership, volunteerism, community service, and to advancing the needs of people in their home country.
- Students with one of the following:
- 95+ TOEFL iBT (all subscores must be 20 or above)
- Sub-scores of 24+ on the paper-based TOEFL (Taken after May 31, 2017)
- 7.0+ IELTS (all subscores must be 6.0 or above)
- 33 minimum SAT Reading subscore
- 29 minimum ACT English
- 65 minimum PTE
- 125+ Duolingo (all subscores must be 115 or above)
- Cambridge Assessment English score of 185 or higher. Each sub-score must be 169 or higher.
- Students who are still enrolled in secondary/high school and graduating by June 2024.
- Important: Students in the IB system should plan to graduate with a full IB diploma with at least 3 HL subjects. Students studying in the British A-Levels system must complete at least 3 A levels and finish 13 years of study before August 2024.
How To Apply: To apply to the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship, you must apply and complete the AU EGLS application, Common or Coalition Application, and international admissions process by 15 December 2023. Visit the official Scholarship webpage for details on how to apply.