University Graduate
SCHOLARSHIP: The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is targeted to high-achieving international students who wish to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in the US and who are dedicated to positive civic and social change.
It is intended for students who will be to returning home to improve under-resourced, underserved communities in his/her home country.
Host Institution(s):
American University, Washington DC, USA
Field(s) of study:
Any undergraduate study offered at the University
Number of Scholarships:
One (1) scholarship is available
Target group:
The scholarships are targeted to international students from any country who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or dual citizens of the U.S. and another country.Preference will be given to international students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and under-represented global and socio-economic backgrounds.
Scholarship value/inclusions:
The AU EGL scholarship covers all billable AU expenses (full tuition, room and board). The scholarship does not cover non-billable expenses such as mandatory health insurance, books, airline tickets and miscellaneous expenses (approximately U.S. $4,000).
It is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance.
Eligibility:
Preference will be given to:
You are NOT eligible to apply if:
– You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or dual citizen of the U.S. and another country.
– You are enrolled in or have already begun any post-secondary studies at another university in your home country or the United States.
How to apply for the scholarship: To apply to the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship you must complete the online scholarship application form and submit required supporting documents by 15 December 2015 or at the latest, 15 January 2016.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
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