American University Emerging Scholarship is pleased to announce the upcoming application period for the prestigious AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (EGLS) for the 2025 academic year. This scholarship is designed to support exceptional international students who are committed to fostering positive change in their home countries after graduation. The AU EGLS offers full coverage of tuition, room, and board, emphasizing leadership, global engagement, and academic excellence. This scholarship can be renewed for up to four years of undergraduate study, provided the recipient maintains strong academic performance. Aspiring leaders from all majors are encouraged to apply through the Regular Decision process for Fall 2025, ensuring all required documentation is submitted by the specified deadlines. Don’t miss this chance to embark on a transformative educational journey at American University. Applications open in September 2024.
Degree Level:
The American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is available for undergraduate programs at American University.
Available Subjects:
The scholarship applies to all subjects offered under undergraduate programs at American University.
Scholarship Benefits:
The AU EGLS is a highly competitive award that covers the full cost of attendance, including tuition, room, and board, for one outstanding international undergraduate student. To be eligible, candidates must hold a non-immigrant visa, ideally an F-1 or J-1 visa.
What’s Included?
- Financial Support: The scholarship fully covers all billable AU expenses, allowing recipients to focus on their studies without worrying about tuition, housing, and meals.
What’s Not Included?
- Additional Costs: Some expenses are not covered, such as health insurance, textbooks, airfare, taxes, and miscellaneous costs (estimated at approximately USD $4,000 per year). Applicants should plan for these additional expenses.
Renewability and Eligibility:
The AU EGLS can be renewed for up to four years of undergraduate study, contingent on maintaining good academic standing. Students from all majors offered at AU are welcome to apply.
Eligible Nationalities:
This scholarship is exclusively available to international students. U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or those with pending permanent resident status are not eligible, including dual citizens of the U.S. and another country.
Eligibility Criteria:
While the scholarship is open to all international students, certain applicants may have an advantage:
- Overcoming Challenges: The selection committee values students who have overcome significant obstacles and come from diverse global and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Academic Excellence: A strong academic record is essential. Applicants should aim for a minimum GPA of 3.8 (or be in the top 10% of their graduating class) for grades 9-12.
- Leadership and Service: Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to positive change through leadership roles, volunteer work, and community service, particularly efforts that benefit their home country.
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants must prove their English proficiency through one of the following tests:
- TOEFL iBT: Minimum overall score of 95, with all sub-scores 20 or above
- Paper-based TOEFL: Sub-scores of 24+ (tests taken after May 31, 2017)
- IELTS: Overall score of 7.0, with all sub-scores 6.0 or above
- SAT Reading: Minimum score of 33
- ACT English: Minimum score of 29
- PTE: Minimum score of 65
- Duolingo: Minimum score of 125, with all sub-scores 115 or above
- Cambridge Assessment English: Minimum score of 185, with all sub-scores 169 or above
- High School Graduation: Applicants must be graduating from high school by June 2024.
- Specific Requirements for Certain Programs: Applicants in the IB system should aim to graduate with a full IB diploma, including at least three HL subjects. For those in the British A-Levels system, completing at least three A-Levels and 13 years of study by August 2024 is required.
Application Procedure:
The AU EGLS is highly competitive, and a well-prepared application is crucial. Here’s how to apply:
Application Timeline:
- September 2024: Applications for Fall 2025 open. Mark your calendar!
Step-by-Step Application Guide:
- Apply Strategically: Choose the Regular Decision option when applying for Fall 2025 through the Future Eagle portal. This is the recommended application path for the AU EGL scholarship.
- Show Financial Strength: Submit a bank letter showing at least $4,000, along with other required documents, either through the portal or by fax.
- Meet the Deadlines: Ensure all required documents, including official English proficiency scores, are submitted by the deadlines:
- December 15, 2024: Last date to submit English language test scores and other essential documents.
- January 15, 2025: Final deadline for submitting the completed Common Application or Coalition Application, along with all supporting documents.
Stand Out:
- Remember, meeting the eligibility criteria is just the beginning. To truly stand out, highlight your academic achievements, leadership qualities, and commitment to making a positive impact.