Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program 2023 | Fully Funded

August 11, 2022

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Application for the Onsi Sawiris Student Program in US Students in USA – 2022/2023. Entry is now open at the Onsi Sawiris Program in USA.

Start your educational journey in the USA. Program for Onsi Sawiris Scholarships is open right now. We will go into great detail regarding this scholarship in this article, along with its advantages and step-by-step instructions for applying.

For international students, the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship program 2023–2024 offers fully supported undergraduate and graduate scholarships. This scholarship includes travel, health insurance, a living allowance, and complete tuition.

Students from Egypt may apply for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program to study undergraduate or graduate degrees at prestigious American colleges. These will be given out in accordance with character and quality as demonstrated by academic excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and extracurricular activities. Full tuition, a living stipend, as well as travel and health insurance are all included in the scholarships. Additionally, beneficiaries of scholarships will have the choice of an internship position with the business.

In an effort to better the areas in which it operates, Orascom Construction started the Onsi Sawiris Program in 2000. This initiative involved firm funding for educational initiatives. This initiative serves as an illustration of how the corporate sector might supportably participate in educational initiatives in Egypt. The program’s goal is to give young Egyptians the means to enhance their careers and build their character, while assisting their communities where they live.

Candidates who have not spent a sizable amount of time living, studying, or working overseas will be given preference. The University of Chicago, Stanford, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania are the only institutions eligible for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program.

Scholarship Summary

Level of Study: Undergraduate, Masters
Institution(s): Stanford University, The University of Chicago, Harvard University, The University of Pennsylvania.
Study in: USA
Opportunity Focus Areas:
- Engineering
- Finance
- Economics
- Political Science
- Management
Program Period:
- Undergraduate: 4 Years
- Master: 2 Years
Deadline: July 31, 2022

Scholarship Coverage

Full tuition, a living stipend, travel expenses, and health insurance are all covered by the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria for Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program

If you want to be considered for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program, you must

For Undergraduates:

Being Egyptian citizens who live in Egypt (preference will not be given to dual nationality applicants).
Be preparing to begin their studies in the United States in 2023.
Be dedicated to returning for two years to Egypt after successfully completing their bachelor’s degree.
Have not lived abroad for more than three years.
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 2016): Overall: 2100 Reading: 700 Math: 700 Writing: 700
- New SAT (after May 2016): 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:

being Egyptian citizens who live in Egypt (preference will be given to non-holders of dual nationality).
Plan to pursue a master’s degree in business administration or engineering at one of the best universities in the US.
Have not lived more than 3 years abroad.
Be determined to go back to Egypt after receiving their bachelor’s degree for a period of two years.
TOEFL: iBT = 100 or above
GPA : 3.5 / Very Good or above (Overall grade)
A minimum of three years 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 details:

Candidates possessing a Master’s degree from Egypt in a technical subject other than the one for which they are applying will be taken into consideration.
Candidates who already hold a Master’s degree from a foreign institution or who hold a Master’s degree from an Egyptian university in the same discipline will not be taken into consideration.
Nomination for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program does not ensure admission to a university. Only the universities listed below have been accepted for applicants. If selected, the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program reward will be given upon entrance to the university.
Candidates who have not spent a sizable amount of time living, working, or studying abroad will be given preference.
The list of authorised universities is the only ones eligible for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program.

How to Apply for Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program?

To apply for an Onsi Sawiris scholarship, please follow the steps below:

For Undergraduate Scholarship:

From here, create an account on the Amideast website.
Enter all personal information.
Fill all your educational details.
In the part for the Statement of Purpose, respond to these 2 questions:
- Q1: How will attending the university you want to apply to help you succeed on these various levels, taking into account your personal, local, and national concerns as they pertain to your future? 500 words should be enough to discuss. Please remember that your essay is a crucial component of your application.
- Q2: What do you feel strongly about? How have you lived your life pursuing your passions? 350 written words should make up your essay. Please remember that your essay is a crucial component of your application.
Attach these files on 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 on 19263.