The American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship offers international students an opportunity to pursue an undergraduate degree in the United States with substantial financial support.
The scholarship provides full coverage and can be renewed for up to four years, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition, room, and board for two selected students.
- Renewable funding for up to four years.
- Partial scholarships worth up to US$40,000 annually for additional successful candidates.
- Undergraduate study in any major offered by American University.
NB: Recipients must cover non-billable expenses, including books, airfare, health insurance, and miscellaneous costs. Applicants should budget approximately US$4,000 annually for these expenses under the full scholarship arrangement.
Who Can Apply?
- The scholarship targets international students with strong academic potential, leadership experience, and a commitment to community service.
- Preference is given to applicants from underrepresented backgrounds who have overcome significant challenges.
- Applicants are ineligible if they are US citizens or permanent residents, have already started post-secondary studies, or graduated from secondary school before 2024.
- Candidates are required to submit English proficiency test results and financial documents.
Application Process For The American University Scholarship
- Submit your admission application:Complete the Common Application and submit all required supporting documents by January 15, 2027.
- Create your applicant portal: After submitting your admission application, wait for American University to invite you to create your applicant portal.
- Complete the scholarship application: Submit the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship application and required essays through your applicant portal before January 15, 2027.
Important: You must submit your admission application and supporting documents before completing the scholarship application. Late applications will not be considered.
Additional Requirements for Admission and Scholarship Applicants
- English proficiency test: Applicants must submit official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), PTE, LanguageCert or Cambridge Assessment English results directly from the testing agency to American University by the deadline.
- Financial documents: Applicants must submit a bank letter and a completed, signed AU Declaration of Finances Form (AU DFF), each confirming a minimum of US$4,000. Both documents can be uploaded through the applicant portal.
- Admission application: American University recommends applying through Regular Decision for Fall 2027.
Finalists and scholarship recipients will be notified by April 1, 2027.
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