United StatesBachelor63 days leftFully FundedAU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship
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The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship covers all billable American University expenses (full tuition, room and board) for two new international first-year students, renewable for four years with satisfactory academic progress; AU also offers EGL partial scholarships worth up to US$40,000 a year. All AU majors are eligible, with preference for students committed to under-resourced communities in their home country. The Common Application and the EGLS application are both due 15 January 2027; finalists and winners are notified by 1 April 2027.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsAll billable AU expenses
Full tuition, room and board, renewable for four years of undergraduate study with satisfactory academic performance.
EGL partial scholarships
Additional partial awards worth up to US$40,000 a year, chosen from EGLS applicants with no extra application.
Not covered
Mandatory health insurance, books, airline tickets, taxes and miscellaneous costs — about US$4,000 a year paid by the student.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
5 CriteriaAll except: United States
Required Documents
5 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: All billable AU expenses, EGL partial scholarships, Not covered.
Eligible levels: Bachelor.
The latest deadline we have is January 15, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Common Application with all supporting documents, before 15 January 2027, AU EGLS application and essays through the applicant portal, Bank letter and signed AU Declaration of Finances Form, each showing at least US$4,000, Official English test score (TOEFL, IELTS, DET, PTE, LanguageCERT or Cambridge) sent directly by the testing agency, Zoom interview and/or extra essays for semi-finalists and finalists.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.american.edu/admissions/international/au-egls-apply.cfm. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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