SCHOLARSHIP: University of Chicago, USA Undergraduate and Masters Scholarship 2025 |APPLY NOW|
The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship program 2026-2027 is a fully funded undergraduate and master’s scholarship for international students. The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship program is open to students from Egypt to pursue undergraduate or master’s studies at the top US universities. This scholarship is available at the University of Chicago.
Scholarship Deadline:
31 July 2025
Scholarship Details:
- University Name: University of Chicago
- Department: NA
- Course Level: Undergraduate and Masters
- Award: NA
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in the USA
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria:
For Undergraduates:
- Be Egyptian nationals, who are residents of Egypt (preference will not be given to dual nationality applicants).
- Be planning to start their studies in the USA in the year 2025.
- Be committed to coming back to Egypt for two years directly after the successful completion of their bachelor’s degree.
- Have not lived more than 3 years abroad.
- 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 2017): Overall: 2100 Reading: 700 Math: 700 Writing: 700
- New SAT (after May 2017): 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:
- Be Egyptian nationals, who are residents of Egypt (preference will be given to non-holders of dual nationality).
- Plan on pursuing their master’s degree at one of the top universities in the United States in the field of Business Administration or Engineering.
- Have not lived more than 3 years abroad.
- Be committed to returning to Egypt for two years directly after completing their bachelor’s degree.
- TOEFL: iBT = 100 or above
- GPA: 3.5 / Very Good or above (Overall grade)
- A minimum of three years of 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.
Scholarship Application Guidelines:
For Undergraduate Scholarship:
- Create an account on the Amideast website from here.
- Fill in all personal data.
- Fill in all your educational details.
- Answer these 2 questions in the Statement of Purpose section:
- Q1: Considering personal, local, and national concerns as these relate to your future; how would you be able to achieve success on these different levels by attending the university that you wish to apply for? Write a 500-word essay to discuss. Please keep in mind that the essay is an essential part of your application.
- Q2: What are you passionate about? How have you pursued your passions throughout your life? Your essay should be 350 typed words. Please keep in mind that the essay is an essential part of your application.
- Attach these files in the 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 at 19263.
Scholarship Benefits:
The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship covers full tuition, a living allowance, travel and health insurance.
