Sawiris Arts & Culture Scholarship (SACS)
Full scholarship for Egyptian citizens to study arts and culture fields at approved European institutions for up to 4 years (BA) or 2 years (MA); funded by the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s
Destination
International / Egypt applicant programme
Funding
Full scholarship: tuition + accommodation + living allowance + airfare. Duration: up to 4 years (BA) or 2 years (MA). Exact amounts per call.
Eligible applicants
Egyptian citizens; arts and culture fields (fine arts, design, music, film, performing arts, etc.); approved European institutions; commit to return to Egypt; March 2026 deadline (closed)
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Overview
Sawiris Arts & Culture Scholarship (SACS) is offered by Sawiris Foundation for Social Development for Undergraduate, Master’s study in International / Egypt applicant programme. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition coverage
Included
Monthly living allowance
Included
Accommodation support
Included
Airfare
Included
Full scholarship: tuition + accommodation + living allowance + airfare. Duration: up to 4 years (BA) or 2 years (MA). Exact amounts per call. 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
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Foundation scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible Egyptian artists/students.
- International eligibility
- Open to citizens of Egyptian citizens.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Strong academic background in the arts; admissions letter from approved European institution
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Fields
- Fine Arts · Graphic Design · Animation · Music · Film · Performing Arts · Architecture (arts focus) · Cultural Studies
- AdmissionRequired
- Must be accepted to an approved European arts institution; check sawirisfoundation.org for current list of approved institutions
Official eligibility summary
Open to: Egyptian citizens; arts and culture fields (fine arts, design, music, film, performing arts, etc.); approved European institutions; commit to return to Egypt; March 2026 deadline (closed). Sawiris Foundation for Social Development also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.
Applicant profile
- Egyptian citizens; arts and culture fields (fine arts, design, music, film, performing arts, etc.); approved European institutions; commit to return to Egypt; March 2026 deadline (closed)
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s study in International / Egypt applicant programme
Current-cycle criteria
- Open to: Egyptian citizens; arts and culture fields (fine arts, design, music, film, performing arts, etc.); approved European institutions; commit to return to Egypt; March 2026 deadline (closed). Sawiris Foundation for Social Development 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
- Admissions letter from approved European arts institution
- Portfolio of work
- Egyptian national ID
- Academic transcripts
How to apply
- 1
Obtain admission to an approved European arts institution
- 2
Submit the Sawiris Foundation SACS application by March 31
- 3
Include your admissions letter, portfolio, and Egyptian ID
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026 closed March 31, 2026. 2027 call expected March 2027. Check sawirisfoundation.org.
The listed deadline is March 31, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Sawiris Foundation for Social Development
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 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 March 31, 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.
