Sawiris Scholars

Admissions

    Students in the Sawiris Scholars program come from our partner institutions in Egypt.

    • Cairo University’s Faculty of Economics and Political Science
    • American University in Cairo
    • Ain Shams University’s Faculty of Business
    • Alexandria University’s Faculty of Economics Studies and Political Science

    Who is eligible:

    • 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 Orascom Construction sponsored scholars: Second- and third-year students majoring in Economics, Data Science, Architectural engineering, construction engineering, mechanical engineering, petroleum engineering, Mathematics with an option in statistics, data analysis or actuarial science.
    • 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.

    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

    • 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. Sally Samir: fscholarship@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

    2024–25 Calendar

    Application deadline for AY 2024–25: March 3, 2024

    University Orientation: September 25, 2024

    Autumn Quarter Begins: September 30, 2024

    Autumn Quarter Ends: December 14, 2024

    Winter Quarter Begins: January 6, 2025

    Winter Quarter Ends: March 15, 2025

    Spring Quarter Begins: March 24, 2025

    Students Depart to Egypt: May 31, 2025

     

    2025–26 Calendar

    Application deadline for AY 2025–26: March 3, 2025

    University Orientation: To be announced

    Autumn Quarter Begins: September 29, 2025

    Autumn Quarter Ends: December 13, 2025

    Winter Quarter Begins: January 5, 2026

    Winter Quarter Ends: March 14, 2026

    Spring Quarter Begins: March 23, 2026

    Students Depart to Egypt: May 30, 2026