- Cairo University’s Faculty of Economics and Political Science
- American University in Cairo's Onsi Sawiris School of Business
- Ain Shams University’s Faculty of Business
- Alexandria University’s Faculty of Economics Studies and Political Science
- Cairo University’s Faculty of Economics and Political Science: Second- and third-year students majoring in Economics, Political Science or Statistics.
- American University in Cairo’s Onsi Sawiris School of Business: Second- and third-year students.
- Ain Shams University’s Faculty of Business Credit Hours English Program: Third year students majoring in Economics, Financial Markets and Institutions, or Accounting & Finance.
- Alexandria University’s Faculty of Economics Studies and Political Science: Second- and third-year students majoring in Economics or Political Science.
- Students from Cairo University should contact the Faculty of Economics & Political Science (FEPS) International Relations Office: ib@feps.edu.eg
- Students from The American University in Cairo should contact Ms. Heba Mansour, Interim Senior Director, International Programs and Services Office heba.abdelrahman@aucegypt.edu
- Students from Ain Shams University should contact Prof. Hayam Wahba, vice dean of Faculty of Business for postgraduate studies and research: Hayam.wahba@commerce.asu.edu.eg
- Students from Alexandria University should contact the office of Vice President of Alexandria University: v-presstd@alexu.edu.eg
Students in the Sawiris Scholars program come from our partner institutions in Egypt.
Who is eligible:
Phase 1:
Eligible applicants must submit the Student-at-Large application to their home institution contact before March 3.
At least one letter of recommendation from a professor who is familiar with the student's work
Official academic records (official transcripts along with translations, if necessary)
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
English language competence: TOEFL Score Report with a minimum score of 104 (4 sub-scores of 26 each), or IELTS Score Report with a minimum score of 7 (sub-scores of 7), or Duo Lingo Score Report with a minimum score of 135 (4 sub-scores of 135 each)
Essays
Phase 2:
Interview upon invitation
2026–27 Calendar
Application deadline for AY 2026–27: March 3, 2026
University Orientation: To be announced
Autumn Quarter Begins: September 28, 2026
Autumn Quarter Ends: December 12, 2026
Winter Quarter Begins: January 4, 2027
Winter Quarter Ends: March 13, 2027
Spring Quarter Begins: March 22, 2027
Students Depart to Egypt: May 29, 2027
20257–28 Calendar
Application deadline for AY 2027–28: March 3, 2027
University Orientation: September 21, 2027 to September 26, 2027
Autumn Quarter Begins: September 27, 2027
Autumn Quarter Ends: December 11, 2027
Winter Quarter Begins: January 3, 2028
Winter Quarter Ends: March 11, 2028
Spring Quarter Begins: March 20, 2028
Students Depart to Egypt: May 27, 2028