AUC Excellence Scholarship Program
Merit scholarships of 20% to 100% of tuition for AUC undergraduates, including an International Diversity category for applicants who apply as international students.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
Egypt
Funding
Academic Achievement 20% to 100% of tuition; International Diversity, Talents, Leadership and Community Service, and Liberal Arts Majors up to 30% each. Awards can be combined for 20% to 100% total.
Eligible applicants
AUC undergraduate applicants (incl. international)
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Overview
AUC Excellence Scholarship Program is offered by The American University in Cairo for Undergraduate study in Egypt. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 13, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Admission and scholarship applicationsRequired
- Scholarship Financial Assessment ApplicationRequired
- SAT I/ACT I or certificate scoresRequired
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
May be included
Accommodation
Not specified
Academic Achievement 20% to 100% of tuition; International Diversity, Talents, Leadership and Community Service, and Liberal Arts Majors up to 30% each. Awards can be combined for 20% to 100% total. 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 13, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: AUC undergraduate applicants (incl. international).
- International eligibility
- American diploma students are assessed by SAT I and/or ACT I scores.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Cut-off scores vary by cohort and are higher than admission 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
- Financial needRequired
- Merit-based, sensitive to financial need; a mandatory Financial Assessment Application is required.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Egypt
Official eligibility summary
Awards are merit-based and sensitive to financial need. Academic scores are the main criterion in every category; cut-offs are well above admission requirements. The International Diversity category (up to 30%) requires applying as an international student. Talents, Leadership and Liberal Arts categories need videos and supporting documents.
Applicant profile
- AUC undergraduate applicants (incl. international)
Study route
- Undergraduate study in Egypt
Current-cycle criteria
- Awards are merit-based and sensitive to financial need. Academic scores are the main criterion in every category; cut-offs are well above admission requirements. The International Diversity category (up to 30%) requires applying as an international student. Talents, Leadership and Liberal Arts categories need videos and supporting documents.
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
- Videos and supporting documents
How to apply
- 1
Answer yes to scholarship interest on the AUC admission application.
- 2
Use the emailed link to complete the scholarship application and tick the consideration box.
- 3
Complete the mandatory Scholarship Financial Assessment Application.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Spring 2027 regular deadline 1 Nov 2026. Fall 2027: early 1 Feb 2027, regular 1 Jun 2027; later files go on a waiting list.
The listed deadline is November 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
The American University in Cairo
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 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 November 1, 2026. 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.