*Full Undergraduate Scholarship offered at American University in Washington, DC

AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship for Undergraduate International Students

Scholarship Overview

• The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship promotes educational access and opportunity while enhancing international diversity.
• Bringing together the best of AU — academic excellence, leadership development, and global engagement — the AU Emerging Global Leader achieves, inspires, and serves with vision.
•  The AU EGL is dedicated to positive civic and social change, and to returning home to improve under-resourced, undeserved communities in his/her home country.

Host School(s)

• Study at American University in Washington, DC.
• A global outlook, practical idealism, and a passion for public service define American University. Our academic strengths are grounded in social responsibility and a commitment to cultural and intellectual diversity

Field(s) of Study

• Any Major offered

What does the scholarship cover?

• 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.
• It is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance.
• The scholarship does not cover non-billable expenses such as mandatory health insurance, books, airline tickets and miscellaneous expenses (approximately U.S. $4,000).

How many scholarships are given?

• One (1)

Which countries are targeted?

• Open – All Countries
• Applicants must be high-achieving international student who will need a visa to study in the United States (preference will be for those who need an F-1 or J-1 student visa).
• U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents or dual citizens of the U.S. and another country, are not eligible to apply.

Am I Eligible to Apply?

The most competitive applicants should have:

1. A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent (or in the top 10% of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades
2. A demonstrated commitment to leadership, volunteerism, community service and to advancing the needs of people in their home country
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with a minimum 95 TOEFL iBT, 7.0 IELTS or 600 paper-based TOEFL

How to I Apply – Next Steps

• STEP # 1 – School Application Information – http://www.american.edu/admissions/international/internationalinstructions.cfm
• STEP # 2 – To apply to the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship, simply complete the online application – AU EGLS application form
• SSTEP # 3 – Complete ALL the rest of the Instructions listed

Closing Date:

• AU EGLS Scholarship Priority Deadline: December 15.
• AU EGLS candidates should apply Regular Decision for fall (August).

How do I get more information?

• Scholarship Home Page – http://www.american.edu/admissions/international/egls.cfm

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