The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is targeted to
high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in
the US and who are dedicated to positive civic and social change. It is
intended for students who will be to returning home to improve under-resourced,
underserved communities in his/her home country.
Host Institution(s):
American University, Washington DC, USA
Field(s) of study:
Any undergraduate study offered at the University
Number of Scholarships:
One (1) scholarship is available
Target group:
The scholarships are targeted to international students from
any country who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or
dual citizens of the U.S. and another country.Preference will be given to
international students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as
well as those from diverse and under-represented global and socio-economic
backgrounds.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The AU EGL scholarship covers all billable AU expenses (full
tuition, room and board). The scholarship does not cover
non-billable expenses such as mandatory health insurance, books, airline
tickets and miscellaneous expenses (approximately U.S. $4,000).
It is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate
study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance.
Eligibility:
Preference will be given to:
- International students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and underrepresented global and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent (or in the top 10% of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades.
- A demonstrated commitment to leadership, volunteerism, community service and to advancing the needs of people in their home country.
- A minimum 95 TOEFL iBT, 7.0 IELTS or 600 paper-based TOEFL
You are NOT eligible to apply if:
– You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual
citizen of the U.S. and another country.
– You are enrolled in or have already begun any post-secondary
studies at another university in your home country or the United States.
Application instructions:
To apply to the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship you
must complete the online scholarship application form and submit required
supporting documents by 15 December 2015 or at the latest, 15 January
2016.
It is important to visit the official website (link found
below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how
to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.american.edu/admissions/international/egls.cfm
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