AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
Full-tuition, room, and board scholarship for two incoming international undergraduate students at American University, DC, committed to civic and social change in their home country.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Covers all billable AU expenses: full tuition, room, and board (~$4,000/yr non-billable costs such as health insurance, books, and airfare remain the student's responsibility). Renewable for 4 undergraduate years with satisfactory academic performance. Also: partial scholarships up to US$40,000/yr available.
Eligible applicants
International first-year undergraduates (non-US citizens) enrolling at American University Fall 2027
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Overview
AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is offered by American University for Undergraduate study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testMust meet AU's English Language Proficiency requirements
- Common Application with all supporting documentsRequired
- AU EGLS application and essays (via applicant portal)Required
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition
Included
Room and board
Included
Renewable for 4 years
Included
Covers all billable AU expenses: full tuition, room, and board (~$4,000/yr non-billable costs such as health insurance, books, and airfare remain the student's responsibility). Renewable for 4 undergraduate years with satisfactory academic performance. Also: partial scholarships up to US$40,000/yr available. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Must be a non-U.S. citizen who requires a non-immigrant visa (F-1 or J-1) to study in the US; U.S. citizens, PRs, pending PRs, and dual US citizens are NOT eligible
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Must be currently enrolled in secondary school and graduating by June 2027; must not be enrolled in or have begun any post-secondary studies; must meet AU English proficiency requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- LeadershipCompetitive
- Demonstrated commitment to leadership, volunteerism, community service, and advancing needs of people in home country
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Open to: International first-year undergraduates (non-US citizens) enrolling at American University Fall 2027. American University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- International first-year undergraduates (non-US citizens) enrolling at American University Fall 2027
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: International first-year undergraduates (non-US citizens) enrolling at American University Fall 2027. American University also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Step 1: Submit Common Application and all supporting documents by January 15, 2027 (apply Regular Decision for Fall 2027)
- 2
Step 2: Submit AU EGLS application and essays via AU applicant portal by January 15, 2027
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual; Fall 2027 cycle: Common App + EGLS application due January 15, 2027. Finalists notified by April 1, 2027.
The listed deadline is January 15, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
American University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is January 15, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.