American University in Cairo Excellence Scholarship 2025 – Apply

American University in Cairo Excellence Scholarship For undergraduates 2025 – Applications are now open for the American University in Cairo Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates. Check the article below for application procedures and the requirements.

The American University in Cairo (AUC) is looking for outstanding students from diverse backgrounds who embody excellence and have the potential and passion for advancing themselves, their communities and the world. Through the Excellence Scholarship Program, the University offers a variety of highly competitive scholarships that, when combined, may provide tuition coverage from 20% to 100% in total, for the very best students eligible in the various categories. Because excellence is multidimensional, AUC’s scholarships are based on a number of criteria. Excellence is the common thread that combines all categories of scholarship.

These highly competitive scholarships are based on excellence and financial need. This ensures that AUC is accessible to the most outstanding students, regardless of their financial ability.

About American University in Cairo (AUC)

Founded in 1919, AUC is a leading English-language, American-accredited institution of higher education and center of intellectual, social and cultural life of the Arab world. Its community of students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, alumni and other generous sponsors represent more than 60 countries. The University stands as a crossroads for the world’s cultures and a vibrant forum for reasoned argument, spirited debate and understanding across the diversity of languages, facilities and human experiences.

Benefits of the American University in Cairo Excellence Scholarship Program

Tuition coverage — up to 100%.

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Excellence Scholarship Categories

Academic Achievement

AUC is looking for students who are top academic performers — the best of the best — in their degree certificate. Awardees are top achieving students from all high schools’ certificates, including national, international, private and public schools. Students will compete against peers of the same or similar certificate. Coverage ranges from 20% to 60%.

International Diversity

As the gateway between Egypt, the Arab region and the rest of the world, AUC is home to a diverse student population that hails from more than 60 countries. Students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and come from across the globe to study in the heart of the Arab world are an important part of the AUC experience. Coverage ranges from 20% to 30%.

Egyptian National Certificates

Students who earn top marks in Egypt’s national degree programs (Thanawiya Amma/STEM/Nile), regardless of the school they attend (private, public), will be considered for this scholarship. Coverage ranges from 20% to 40%.

All eligible scholarship applicants will automatically get consideration for this scholarship on the basis of certificate scores. 

Talents

AUC recognizes students who have distinguished themselves in the areas of sports, art, music, or any other field. Coverage ranges from 20% to 30%.

Leadership and Community Service

At the core of AUC’s liberal arts education are the critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for the next generation to tackle the most pressing issues facing their community and the world. To that end, we are looking for applicants who have shown impactful leadership and are actively engaged in community service. Coverage ranges from 20% to 30%.

Liberal Arts Majors

Top students interested and committed to specializing in one of the selected liberal arts majors are eligible for this scholarship. The selected set of liberal arts majors include Anthropology, Arabic Studies, Egyptology, English and Comparative Literature, Film, History, Middle East Studies, Music Technology, Musical Arts in Performance, Philosophy, Sociology, Theatre, and Visual Arts. Coverage ranges from 20% to 30%.

How to Apply

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Applicants interested in the AUC Excellence Scholarship should check the box in the online admission application under the scholarship section. After submission of the admissions application, applicants will receive an email with a link to the scholarship application. Applicants who would like to be considered for any of the AUC scholarships, must check the box on the scholarship application. If the box is not checked, you will not be considered for AUC scholarships and there will not be another opportunity later on to apply for scholarships for fall 2025.

Based on the scholarship category, students are ranked on a number of criteria that may include:

• Certificate score (depending on cutoff scores for each cohort).
• Submission of supportive documents.
• Applicants to the International Diversity category must apply to AUC as an international student.
• Transfer applicants who completed less than 60 credit hours (less than two years) in an accredited university are eligible to apply for the AUC Excellence Scholarship.

For more details, visit AUC scholarship webpage 

Application Deadline

June 1, 2025

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