ttention international students! As you aim to elevate your educational journey and leadership skills, keep an eye out for the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (EGLS) at American University, set to open applications in September 2024 for the 2025 academic year. This distinguished scholarship provides an unparalleled opportunity for students dedicated to civic and social change in their home countries after graduation.
What is the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship?
The AU EGLS is designed to foster global diversity and access to education by fully funding one international student’s undergraduate education each year at American University. This includes all billable expenses such as tuition, room, and board. The scholarship aims to assemble students who are committed to leadership, global engagement, and academic excellence.
What Does this AU EGL 2025 Scholarship Cover?
The AU EGL scholarship fully covers billable expenses for selected students, providing a comprehensive package that includes:
- Full tuition
- Room and board
Please note, while the scholarship generously covers direct educational costs, recipients will need to budget for non-billable expenses approximately amounting to U.S.$4,000 per year, which includes mandatory health insurance, books, airline tickets, taxes, and miscellaneous expenses.
Eligibility and Renewal
The scholarship is renewable annually for up to four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance. It’s open to international students across all majors offered at AU. However, there are specific eligibility criteria to keep in mind:
- Applicants must need a non-immigrant visa (preferably an F-1 or J-1 student visa) to study in the U.S.
- Applicants should not be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or already enrolled in post-secondary studies in their home country or the U.S.
- Eligible students must be graduating secondary school by June 2024 or later.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate:
- A strong academic record (minimum 3.8 GPA or top 10% of their graduating class)
- A commitment to leadership and community service
- English proficiency with minimum scores on TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English, PTE, or Cambridge Assessment English Test.
How to Apply?
The AU EGLS is one of the most competitive scholarships available. To improve your chances, make sure to:
- Apply through the Regular Decision process for Fall 2025 through future eagle portal
- Submit a bank letter confirming at least U.S.$4,000, alongside other necessary documents through the portal or via fax.
- Ensure that your official English proficiency scores and other supporting documents are submitted by the specified deadlines.
Next Application Deadline of AU scholarship
While the application process for the 2025 academic year for American University Emerging Leader Scholarship will open in September 2024, here are some important deadlines to consider:
- December 15, 2024: Deadline for submitting English proficiency scores and other key documents.
- January 15, 2025: Final deadline for completing the Common or Coalition Application with all supporting documents.
