American University (AU) in the USA is offering the prestigious Emerging Global Leader Scholarship for the 2025 academic year. This scholarship is designed to support international students from underrepresented and diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, helping them pursue graduate studies in a global environment.
Scholarship Overview
The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship aims to foster academic excellence, leadership, and global engagement. It prepares future leaders from around the world by providing comprehensive support. This scholarship not only offers a significant boost to your career but also encourages you to contribute positively to your home country after graduation.
Key Benefits
- Full Coverage: The scholarship covers full tuition, room, and board for two international students requiring a non-immigrant visa (F-1 or J-1).
- Renewable: It is renewable for up to four years, contingent on maintaining satisfactory academic performance.
- Partial Scholarships: Up to eight partial scholarships are available, each worth up to $40,000 per year.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be currently in secondary or high school and expect to graduate by June 2025.
- Not be currently studying in the USA or be a US resident.
- For IB students: Have a plan to graduate with a full diploma and have at least three Higher Level subjects.
- For British A Levels students: Complete 13 years of study with three A Levels before August 2025.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 4.0 from 9th to 12th grade.
- Demonstrate leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to community service in their home country.
- Preferably come from diverse and underdeveloped backgrounds facing multiple challenges.
English Language Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following proficiency standards:
- TOEFL: Minimum overall score of 95 with sub-scores of 24+ on paper-based tests and 20 or above in other categories.
- IELTS: Minimum overall score of 6.0 with sub-scores of 6.0 or above.
- SAT: At least 33 in the Reading subscore.
- ACT: At least 29 in English.
- PTE: Minimum score of 65.
- Duolingo: Score of 120+ with all sub-scores of 110 or above.
- Cambridge Assessment English: Minimum score of 185 with all sub-scores of 169 or above.
Application Process
To apply for the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship:
- Complete the AU EGLS Application Form: Available on the official website.
- Submit Financial Documents: Upload the bank letter and financial certificates on the Future Eagle portal.
- Fill Out the Common Application: Submit this along with the required documents.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Competitive rating.
- Performance in interviews.
- Quality of the submitted essay.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2024.
For more details and to apply, visit American University’s application page.
The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is a remarkable opportunity for international students to advance their education and make a meaningful impact in their communities.