American
University is inviting applications for Emerging Global Leader Scholarship.
This scholarship is open for international students to pursue undergraduate
programme.
University is inviting applications for Emerging Global Leader Scholarship.
This scholarship is open for international students to pursue undergraduate
programme.
The
AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and
opportunity while enhancing international diversity.
AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and
opportunity while enhancing international diversity.
American
University is a private research university in Washington, D.C., United States,
affiliated with the United Methodist Church, although the university’s
curriculum is secular.
University is a private research university in Washington, D.C., United States,
affiliated with the United Methodist Church, although the university’s
curriculum is secular.
Applicants
must demonstrate English proficiency (minimum TOEFL iBT 95/paper based
600, IELTS 7, or PTE 53).
must demonstrate English proficiency (minimum TOEFL iBT 95/paper based
600, IELTS 7, or PTE 53).
Scholarship Description:
- Application
Deadline: December 15, 2018 - Course
Level: Scholarship is available for
pursuing undergraduate programme. - Study
Subject: Scholarship is awarded to study
any of the courses offered by the University. - Scholarship
Award: The AU EGL scholarship covers all
billable AU expenses (full tuition, room and board) for one international
student who will need a visa (preferably an F-1 or J-1 student visa) to
study in the United States. The scholarship does not cover
non-billable expenses such as mandatory health insurance, books, airline
tickets and miscellaneous expenses (approximately U.S.$4,000 per year). - Number
of Scholarships: Not Known - Nationality: International
students - Scholarship
can be taken in the USA
Eligibility for the Scholarship:
- Eligible
Countries: International students can
apply for these scholarships. - Entrance
Requirements: 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 out of 4.0 GPA (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. - Students
with a 95+ TOEFL iBT, 7.0+ IELTS, 600+ paper-based TOEFL (taken on or
prior to May 31, 2017), or sub-scores of 24+ on the paper-based TOEFL
(Taken after May 31, 2017). - Students
who are still enrolled in secondary/high school and graduating by June
2019. - Important:
Students in the IB system should plan to graduate with a full IB diploma
with at lease 3 HL subjects. Students studying in the British A-Levels
system must complete at least 3 A levels and finish 13 years of study
before August 2019. - English
Language Requirements: Applicants must
demonstrate English proficiency (minimum TOEFL iBT 95/paper based 600,
IELTS 7, or PTE 53).
Application Procedure:
How
to Apply: The AU EGLS selection process is most competitive.
Priority consideration will be given to those AU EGLS applicants who apply and
complete the AU EGLS application, Common or Coalition Application, and
international admissions process by December 15, 2018.
to Apply: The AU EGLS selection process is most competitive.
Priority consideration will be given to those AU EGLS applicants who apply and
complete the AU EGLS application, Common or Coalition Application, and
international admissions process by December 15, 2018.
Instructions
- Complete
the online AU EGLS application and
Questions 1-4. - Submit
a bank letter and the AU Certification of Finances (AU CFIS) form – each
demonstrating a minimum of U.S.$4,000. These can be sent by fax to
+1-202-885-1025. Examples of bank letters and the AU CFIS form template - Submit
your official TOEFL or IELTS score results if available (see preferred
scores above). These can be scanned and emailed to admissionsdocuments-at-american.edu.
International Admissions will call ETS or IELTS to verify scores on your
behalf. - Complete
and submit the Common Application or Coalition Application, together with
all supporting documents per checklist
by AU EGLS priority deadline of December 15, 2018, or by January 15, 2019
at the latest. Please note that students who do not submit a complete
application packet with all supporting documents by the deadline will not
be reviewed. - If
you are applying through a program supported by EducationUSA such as USAP, CCC,
Opportunity Grants, Diana Kamal Scholarship Search, or similar, or if you
are a past FLEX or YES high school scholarship recipient from the U.S.
Department of State, please provide a letter from your EducationUSA
center’s adviser confirming your candidacy. You may request for the letter
to be sent to levinson@american.edu as a PDF. - If
you are not selected as one of the finalists, you may still be considered
for admission to American University, Washington, DC and eligible for
partial merit scholarships. However, to continue the application process,
you will need to submit proof of funds totaling U.S.$66,717 (estimated
costs for first year of study).
