The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) at American University is an incredible opportunity for international students dedicated to academic excellence, leadership, and meaningful global engagement. This scholarship supports students who aim to create positive social and civic change in underserved communities back home.
The 2025 AU EGLS provides full tuition, housing, and meal plans for two international students requiring a non-immigrant visa (F-1 or J-1) to study in the U.S. While it covers most university expenses, students will need to budget for non-billable items like health insurance, books, travel, and miscellaneous costs, estimated at $4,000 annually. The scholarship is renewable for four years, provided students meet academic requirements.
AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship Highlights
- Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
- Funding Type: Fully Funded (excluding non-billable expenses)
- Study Location: American University, United States
Eligibility Criteria
- Ineligibility: U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or those with prior post-secondary education in any country.
- Preference: Given to students from diverse, underserved backgrounds, with a GPA of at least 3.8 (top 10% of class), who demonstrate leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to their communities.
- English Proficiency: Required scores include TOEFL (95+), IELTS (7.0+), Duolingo (125+), or equivalent.
Application Process
- Complete and submit the Common Application or Coalition Application with all required documents per the AU international instructions checklist before December 1, 2024.
- Create your applicant portal when invited to do so.
- Create an Applicant Portal and upload a bank letter and AU Declaration of Finances Form verifying $4,000 in funds.
- Provide official English proficiency scores sent directly to AU Admissions.
- Submit AU EGL Scholarship Essays via the portal by the December 1 deadline.
- Interviews: Semi-finalists may have an interview and submit additional essays.
The AU EGL Scholarship application is a two-step process requiring both the university application and scholarship application to be completed by December 1. Finalists are notified by April 1, 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact intadm@american.edu
For further details, visit the American University website.
