Ansi Sawiris Scholarship 2026 | A golden opportunity to study in America
Overview of the Ansi Sawiris Scholarship 2026
The Ansi Sawiris Scholarship is a special academic program based on academic excellence, launched in 2000 by Orascom Construction, as part of its commitment to support excellence and success. This initiative aims to direct the company's resources towards education and contribute to the sustainable development of the communities in which it operates.
This scholarship is considered a pioneering step in Egypt in engaging the private sector in supporting education in the long term. The scholarship aims to support academic development and build the character of Egyptian youth, providing them with the tools to build a successful professional future that benefits their community.
Since the program's launch in 2000, the Ansi Sawiris Scholarship has contributed to funding the dreams of 99 outstanding students by providing global educational opportunities at the best American universities for undergraduate or master's studies, aiming to enhance Egypt's economic competitiveness.
The scholarship is awarded based on academic merit, financial need, and leadership behavior, demonstrated through high academic performance, participation in extracurricular activities, and entrepreneurial initiatives. The scholarship includes: full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, travel tickets, and comprehensive health insurance.
The country where you will study in the Ansi Sawiris Scholarship
- The United States of America.
The granting entity
- Orascom Company.
Name of the scholarship
- Ansi Sawiris Scholarship.
Academic level
- Bachelor's.
- Master's.
Duration of the scholarship
- 4-year bachelor's program.
- 2-year master's program.
Universities eligible to apply for the Ansi Sawiris Scholarship
- Stanford University.
- Harvard University.
- University of Chicago.
- University of Pennsylvania.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Available majors in the Ansi Sawiris Scholarship
- Engineering (fields related to computer engineering and computer science are not funded by the scholarship).
- Economics.
- Finance.
- Management.
Countries eligible to apply for the Ansi Sawiris Scholarship
- Egypt.
Funding provided in the Ansi Sawiris Scholarship
Full tuition coverage including:
- Travel expenses.
- Living allowance.
- Books and computer.
- Health insurance and other benefits.
Required documents to apply for the Ansi Sawiris Scholarship
For undergraduate:
Applicants must submit the following:
- Completed online application form for the Ansi Sawiris Scholarship.
- Latest CV.
- A copy of test results (SAT I or ACT) and TOEFL iBT® or IELTS.
- A copy of the latest transcripts (for grades 9, 10, and 11).
- A copy of the 12th-grade certificate or high school diploma, if available.
- Two letters of recommendation from qualified individuals to assess the applicant's academic performance.
- Proof of extracurricular activities.
For master's:
Applicants must submit the following:
- Completed application form for the Ansi Sawiris Scholarship.
- Latest CV.
- A copy of the undergraduate transcript.
- A copy of the undergraduate degree certificate.
- A copy of the TOEFL iBT® or IELTS score report.
- For the Master's in Engineering program, a copy of the GRE score report.
- For the MBA program, a copy of the GMAT/GMAT Focus score report (preferred) or GRE test.
- Two letters of recommendation from qualified individuals to assess the applicant's professional and academic performance.
- Proof of extracurricular activities.
- Proof of completion of military service or exemption for male applicants only.
Expected in the letters of recommendation:
- For undergraduate scholarships, two letters of recommendation are required.
- For graduate scholarships, an academic letter of recommendation and a professional letter from a current or former employer are required.
- Letters of recommendation must be recent and addressed to the Sawiris Scholarship Program.
Admission criteria for the Sawiris Scholarship
For bachelor's degree:
- Must be an Egyptian citizen and resident in Egypt (preference will not be given to applicants with dual nationality).
- A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or 90% or equivalent from national or international high school certificates.
- Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL iBT® with a minimum total score of 100 or IELTS (Academic) with a minimum total score of 7.5.
- Minimum SAT I score: 1450 (taken within the last two years) or minimum ACT score: 32 (taken within the last two years).
- Extracurricular activities: Must have participated or currently participate in extracurricular activities.
- Applicants must plan to start their studies in the United States in 2027.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not resided outside Egypt or lived abroad for more than two years.
- Must commit to returning to Egypt for two years immediately after successfully completing the bachelor's degree.
For master's:
- Must be an Egyptian citizen and resident in Egypt (preference will not be given to applicants with dual nationality).
- A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or very good or higher (cumulative grade).
- Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL iBT® test with a total score of at least 100 or IELTS (Academic) test with a total score of at least 7.5.
- For applicants to the MBA program, the minimum GMAT score: 650 or higher or GMAT Focus score of 595 or higher (taken within the last 5 years) or a minimum total GRE score of 315 (Analytical Writing: 4.5).
- For applicants to the Master's in Engineering, the minimum total GRE score: 315 (Analytical Writing: 4.5).
- Extracurricular activities: Must have participated or currently participate in extracurricular activities.
- A minimum of three years of work experience for applicants to the MBA program.
- A minimum of two years of work experience for applicants to the engineering program.
- Applicants must plan to start their studies in the United States in 2027.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have not previously resided outside Egypt or have not spent more than two years abroad.
- Commitment to return to Egypt for two years immediately after successfully completing their studies.
- Male applicants must provide proof of completing military service or exemption or deferment.
Age requirements
- Applicants must not be older than 19 years. For the graduate scholarship, applicants must not be older than 35 years.
How to apply for the Ansi Sawiris Scholarship?
- Apply for the undergraduate program here:Application link .
- Apply for the master's program here: Application link .
An email will be sent to selected applicants to inform them of the status of their applications and the next steps. Due to the large number of applications, only candidates who have been selected will be contacted.
Deadline for applying for the Ansi Sawiris Scholarship
July 31, 2026: Deadline for submitting online applications with all required documents.
- August - September 2026: Selection of semifinalists and conducting interviews at Orascom Construction.
- September 2026: Notifying the selected applicants.
- October 2026: Start of the program for the selected beneficiaries.
- October 2026 - April/May 2027: Application phase for admission to U.S. universities (with advisory support from Amideast) and university admission phase.
- July 2027: Award ceremony at Orascom Construction for the award beneficiaries.
- July - August 2026: Organizing travel arrangements and orientation before departure. August - September 2027: Departure of award beneficiaries to the United States.
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