American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) 2024/2025

George Christian Boadi October 17, 2023 0

Are you an international student dreaming of pursuing your undergraduate education in the United States? 

Look no further! The American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) for 2024/2025 might be your ticket to a world-class education and a transformative experience. 

In this blog post, we'll take you through all the details you need to know about this prestigious scholarship, its benefits, and the application process.

About the AU EGL Scholarship

The AU EGL scholarship is a beacon of hope for international students seeking to study in the United States. 

This scholarship covers all billable expenses at American University, including full tuition and room and board, ensuring that your academic journey is supported comprehensively. 

The scholarship is aimed at students who require a visa, preferably an F-1 or J-1 student visa.

While it's essential to note that the scholarship doesn't cover non-billable expenses such as mandatory health insurance, books, airline tickets, and miscellaneous costs (approximately U.S.$4,000 per year), it's still a remarkable opportunity for those looking to further their education in the USA.

The AU EGL Scholarship and Its Goals

The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship is not just about financial support; it's about fostering educational access and enhancing international diversity. 

This scholarship program embodies the very essence of American University, combining academic excellence, leadership development, and global engagement.

AU Emerging Global Leaders are individuals who don't just succeed academically but also inspire and serve with vision. 

They are dedicated to creating positive civic and social change and are committed to returning to their home countries to uplift under-resourced and underserved communities.

About American University

American University, located in the heart of Washington, D.C., is a student-centered research institution. 

It boasts highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. 

Students at American University are known for their commitment to service, leadership, and their ability to tackle global and domestic challenges with innovative solutions.

Benefits of the AU EGL Scholarship

The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship provides a comprehensive support package, covering the following for one first-year (freshman) high-achieving international student:

1. Full tuition fees

2. Room and board

The best part is that this scholarship is renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study, contingent on your continued satisfactory academic performance.

Requirements for AU EGL Scholarship Qualification

To be eligible for this prestigious scholarship, you must meet certain criteria:

1. Apply Regular Decision for the fall (August) 2023 intake. Early Decision (ED) applications will not be considered.
2. Preference is given to international students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges, as well as those from diverse and underrepresented global and socioeconomic backgrounds
3. Maintain a minimum GPA equivalent of 3.8 out of 4.0 (or be in the top 10% of your graduating class) for grades 9th through 12th.
4. Demonstrate a strong commitment to leadership, volunteerism, community service, and advancing the needs of people in your home country.
5. Score 95+ on TOEFL iBT (with all subscores above 20), 7.0+ on IELTS (with all subscores above 6.0), or 600+ on the paper-based TOEFL (taken after May 31, 2017) with sub-scores of 24+ (taken after May 31, 2017).
6. Be a student still enrolled in secondary/high school, graduating by June 2023.

Additionally, students in the IB system should plan to graduate with a full IB diploma with at least three HL subjects, while students studying in the British A-Levels system must complete at least three A-levels and finish 13 years of study before August 2023.

Ineligibility Criteria

You are not eligible to apply if:

• You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, U.S. pending permanent resident, or a dual citizen of the U.S. and another country.
• You are enrolled in or have already begun any post-secondary studies at another university in your home country or the United States.
• You graduated from secondary school earlier than 2022.

The AU EGLS selection process is highly competitive, with priority consideration given to applicants who complete the AU EGLS application, Common or Coalition Application, and the international admissions process by December 15, 2023.

Competitive Applicants

1. The most competitive applicants should have: A minimum GPA equivalent of 3.8 (or be in the top 10 percent of their graduating class) for grades 9th through 12th.
2. A demonstrated commitment to service and advancing the needs of people in their home country.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with a minimum 90 TOEFL iBT (with no subscore lower than 20), 7.0 IELTS, or 600 paper-based TOEFL (or above).
4. Demonstrated leadership, volunteerism, and community service.

Zoom interviews and/or additional essay submissions will be required for AU EGL semi-finalists and finalists. If you have any questions, please contact intadm@american.edu.

Application Deadline for American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) 2024/2025

Make sure to mark your calendar with the application deadline: December 15, 2023.

How to Apply

To apply for the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship, follow these steps:

1. Complete the online AU EGLS application, which will be available from September 15, 2023.

2. Submit a bank letter and the AU Certification of Finances (AU CFIS) form, each demonstrating a minimum of U.S.$4,000. 

These can be uploaded via your Future Eagle Portal or sent by fax to +1-202-885-1025. Examples of bank letters and the AU CFIS form template

3. Submit your official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English, PTE, or Cambridge Assessment English Test score results by December 15, 2023, at the latest. 

Ensure that official English proficiency score reports are sent directly by the testing agency to American University, Undergraduate Admissions, Washington, District of Columbia.

4. Complete and submit the Common Application or Coalition Application, along with all supporting documents by the AU EGLS priority deadline of December 15, 2023, or by January 15, 2024, at the latest. 

Note that a preliminary AU EGLS application packet must include a bank letter confirming a minimum of US$4,000 (not US$78,296). Students who do not submit a complete application packet with all supporting documents by the deadline will not be reviewed.

If you are applying through a program supported by EducationUSA or if you are a past FLEX or YES high school scholarship recipient from the U.S. Department of State, please provide a letter from your EducationUSA center's adviser confirming your candidacy. 

You may request for the letter to be sent to levinson@american.edu as a PDF.

In case you are not selected as one of the finalists, you may still be considered for admission to American University, Washington, DC, and be eligible for partial merit scholarships. 

To continue the application process, you will need to submit proof of funds totaling U.S.$78,296 (estimated costs for the first year of study).

For more information and detailed instructions, please visit the American University website.