For the 2025 academic year, American University is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the prestigious AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (EGLS).
This prestigious award is open to international students and is intended to assist deserving individuals committed to promoting constructive change in their home countries after graduation.
The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship provides you with complete coverage with an emphasis on leadership, global participation, and academic success.
You will also enjoy full tuition and accommodation. This scholarship gives you a renewable option for up to four years of undergraduate study depending on ongoing academic excellence.
To ensure a chance to participate in this life-changing educational experience, you are invited to apply through the regular decision process for Fall 2025 and submit the required documentation by the deadlines.
Scholarship Overview:
- Supports only Undergraduate programs
- This is a fully funded opportunity
- The scholarship is an initiative of the American University
- Open to international students
- The scholarship host nation is the USA
What are the Benefits:
- The scholarship pays for all your educational expenditures, so you don’t have to worry about paying for housing, food, or tuition enabling you to concentrate on your education.
NOTE: Certain charges are not included in the scholarship coverage. These include health insurance, textbooks, travel, taxes, and other spontaneous expenditures.
How Do You Qualify?
You only qualify for the scholarship provided you are an international student. You are not eligible to apply if you are a permanent resident of the United States, a citizen of the United States, or a prospective permanent resident. Dual citizens of the United States and another nation are included in this.
You will be given preference for this scholarship if you are from a poor socioeconomic background.
Having a solid academic background is essential. Aim to place in the top 10% of your graduating class or earn a minimum GPA of 3.8 for grades 9 through 12.
Demonstrate your dedication to having a positive influence. Emphasize your capacity for leadership, volunteer work, and community contribution.
You must take one of these examinations to prove a strong command of the English language.
ENGLISH TEST | ACCEPTED SCORE FOR APPLICATION |
IELTS | 7.0+ overall score with all sub-scores 6.0 or above |
Paper-based TOEFL | sub-scores of 24+ taken after May 31, 2017 |
TOEFL iBT | 95+ overall score with all sub-scores 20 or above |
ACT English | a minimum score of 29 |
Cambridge Assessment English | a minimum score of 185 with all sub-scores 169 or above |
PTE | a minimum score of 65 |
Duolingo | a minimum score of 125 with all sub-scores 115 or above |
You must be a senior in high school, anticipating graduation in June 2024.
If you are enrolled in the IB system, you must intend to graduate with a full IB diploma and at least three HL topics. In the case of the British A-Levels, you must finish studying for 13 years and get at least three A-Levels by August 2024
How to Apply:
Create an account and apply using the future Eagle site. Use this LINK.
Send in a bank letter with a minimum balance of US$4,000. Include other necessary documents by fax or the portal.
Submit your supporting documents and official English proficiency results by the deadline. This should be done before December 15, 2024
January 15, 2025, is the last day to submit your coalition application with any necessary supporting documentation.
To make your application stand out, emphasize your leadership abilities, academic accomplishments, and dedication to having a positive influence.