Applications for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program 2026 are now available. It is a fully funded scholarship that helps outstanding Egyptian students study for their undergraduate or master’s degrees at top universities in the US. It pays for tuition, living costs, travel and health insurance. It is given to students who have strong academic records, leadership skills and take part in activities outside school. The program aims to support future leaders who will help improve Egypt. Preference is given to students who have mainly lived and studied in Egypt so their education abroad benefits their local communities. Some students who receive the scholarship may also get a chance to do an internship at Orascom Construction.
Key Points:
- Scholarship covers everything.
- Open to Egyptian students applying for undergraduate or master’s programs.
- Only available for four US universities:
- Stanford,
- Harvard,
- University of Chicago,
- University of Pennsylvania.
- Internship opportunities may be offered to scholarship winners.
- Focused on helping students who have not lived or studied abroad for long.
- Started by Orascom Construction.
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship 2026 Summary
| Study In | USA |
| Available For | Egyptian Applicants |
| Degree Level | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Scholarship Type | Fully Funded |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 July 2025 |
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Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Benefits
The Onsi Sawiris scholarship will covers various benefits including:
- Full Tuition Fee
- Health Insurance coverage
- An allowance for living
- Allowance for Travel
Available Study Fields
- Finance
- Engineering
- Economics
- Management
- Political Science
Scholarship Study Duration
Applicants can pursue bachelor’s degree program for four years and master’s degree for two years at one of the universities mentioned above.
Eligibility Criteria
For Undergrauate Applicants
- You must be Egyptian.
- You must live in Egypt (having two nationalities is not preferred).
- You need a GPA of 3.5 or 90% or similar in high school.
- You can apply if you finish Grade 11 by July 31, 2025.
- You can also apply if you finish Grade 12 by July 31, 2025.
- You must prove your English skills with one of these tests:
- TOEFL iBT with at least 100
- IELTS Academic with at least 7.5
- Your test scores must still be valid (not older than two years).
- You need an SAT I score of at least 1450 from the last two years.
- Or an ACT score of at least 32 from the last two years.
- You must have done activities outside of school.
- You must start studying in the US in 2026.
- The program prefers students who have not lived outside Egypt for more than two years.
- You must agree to return to Egypt for two years after finishing your degree.
For Grauate Applicants
- Must be an Egyptian national.
- Must hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.5 or a Very Good rating.
- Must provide proof of English proficiency:
- TOEFL iBT score of 100 or above
- IELTS Academic score of 7.5 or above; test score must be valid for 2 years
- For MBA applicants, one of these is required:
- GMAT score of 650 or more
- GMAT Focus score of 595 or more (taken within 5 years)
- GRE overall score of 315 with an Analytical Writing score of at least 4.5
- For Engineering applicants:
- an overall GRE score of 315 is required
- an Analytical Writing score of 4.5
- Must have participated in extracurricular activities
- Work experience requirements:
- MBA applicants need at least 3 years
- Engineering applicants need at least 2 years
- Must plan to begin studies in the United States in 2026.
- Preference is given to those who have not lived abroad for more than 2 years.
- Must return to Egypt for two years after degree completion.
Required Documents
- Online application form
- Resume
- Bachelor’s degree transcripts
- Military service proof (for male applicants)
- Proof of extracurricular activities
- Graduation certificate
- Recommendation letters (2)
- Test scores (GRE or GMAT/GMAT Focus, TOEFL iBT or IELTS)
How to Apply? Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Application Process
The Application process is online for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship 2026. Visit the below links for further details related to the appliaction process.
For Undergraduate: Visit Here
For Grauduate: Visit Here
Apply Now For The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship 2026