Study for Free at Egypt’s Top Universities with the Sawiris Excellence Scholarship 2025
The Sawiris Foundation for Social Development has officially launched applications for the Sawiris Excellence Scholarship 2025, offering fully funded undergraduate opportunities to high-achieving Egyptian high school graduates from public schools.
This scholarship covers full tuition, university accommodation, study materials, and ongoing academic support. It is specifically designed to support talented students from underprivileged backgrounds and underserved governorates.
Overview
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Host Country: Egypt
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Degree Level: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
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Eligible Applicants: Egyptian high school students graduating in 2025/2026 from public schools
Partner Universities
Students selected for the Sawiris Scholarship will have the opportunity to study at some of Egypt’s leading universities, including:
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Ain Shams University
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Alexandria University
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Assiut University
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Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology (E-JUST)
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Zewail City of Science, Technology and Innovation
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Nile University
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Egypt University of Informatics
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University of Galala
Eligible Fields of Study
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Engineering
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Science
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Information Technology
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Economics and Political Science
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Commerce
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Media
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Law
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Agriculture
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Nursing
Scholarship Benefits
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Full university tuition fees
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Free university accommodation for students living outside the city
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Textbooks, lab materials, and a personal laptop
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Assistive devices for students with disabilities
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English language training programs
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Living expenses covered throughout the study period
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be Egyptian citizens residing in Egypt (dual nationals are not prioritized)
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Be graduates of Egyptian public schools in 2025/2026 with a GPA of 90% or above
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Have not resided outside Egypt for more than three years
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Provide proof of application to an eligible academic program
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Meet the language requirements for English-taught programs
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Commit to working in Egypt for three years after graduation and completing military service if required
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Show evidence of financial need, academic merit, and volunteer/community involvement
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Priority is given to students from Fayoum, Minya, Assiut, Sohag, and Qena
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Students who previously benefited from discontinued international programs may reapply through a special link
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Required Documents
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Birth certificate
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National ID card
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High school results
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Proof of family income
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University admission documents
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Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
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Student’s seat number (used to verify academic records)
How to Apply
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Apply for admission at a partner university
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Prepare all required documents
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Complete the online application form for the Sawiris Scholarship
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Enter your student seat number correctly
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Submit your application before the deadline
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Wait for notification regarding the personal interview process
Apply Here:
Online Application Form – Sawiris Excellence Scholarship 2025
Application Deadline
August 10, 2025
Important Notes
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Submitting an application does not guarantee admission or scholarship approval
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Final acceptance is subject to interview performance and verification of eligibility
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Students must also apply separately to their chosen academic program
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It is highly recommended to submit early to avoid technical issues