AUC Excellence Scholarship Program

The more scholarships you combine, the higher the percentage of your tuition coverage — up to 100%. Admissions Scholarships Excellence Scholarship Program Last Updated : Oct 15, 2026 About the Program Through the Excellence Scholarship Program, The American University in Cairo (AUC) is looking to attract outstanding students from diverse backgrounds who embody academic excellence, have demonstrated strong talent and have the potential and passion for advancing themselves, their communities and the world. Through the Excellence Scholarship Program, the University offers a variety of highly competitive scholarships that, when combined, may provide tuition coverage from 20% to 100% in total, for the very best students eligible in the various categories. Because excellence is multidimensional, AUC’s scholarships are based on a number of criteria. Excellence is the common thread that combines all categories of scholarship. These highly competitive scholarships are based on excellence and are sensitive to financial need. This ensures that AUC is accessible to the most outstanding students, regardless of their financial ability. Criteria for Maintaining Your Scholarship The requirements for keeping a scholarship vary depending on the type of scholarship. Each recipient must sign an agreement specific to the award, outlining the terms and conditions, benefits and percentage of coverage, duration and number of credit hours. It also includes the rules for maintaining the scholarship—such as following a graduation plan for one major, registering for a minimum number of credits each semester (Fall and Spring), maintaining a minimum cumulative GPA and the conditions for dropping and/or repeating courses. Some scholarships may also have extra requirements, suc as completing additional credit hours, participating in certain activities, or submitting a portfolio. By the Numbers (2026 - 2027) Excellence Scholarship opportunities for top achieving students Average tuition coverage for Excellence Scholarship / **The AUC Excellence Scholarship Program is highly competitive. Academic scores are a primary criterion for all categories in addition to videos and supporting documents for the talents/leadership and community service/liberal arts major categories. Excellence Scholarships are merit-based and sensitive to financial need. The number of available scholarships, cut-off scores, award percentages and average tuition coverage may vary between cohorts. Excellence Scholarship Categories Academic Achievement AUC is looking for students who are top academic performers — the best of the best — in their degree certificates. Awardees are top achieving students from all high schools’ certificates, including national, international, private and public schools. Students will compete against peers of the same or similar certificate. Coverage starts at 20% and can reach 100% for highest scoring top achievers in the various certificates based on the pool of applicants and budget. *All eligible scholarship applicants will automatically be considered for this scholarship based on certificate scores. International Diversity As the gateway between Egypt, the Arab region and the rest of the world, AUC is home to a diverse student population that hails from more than 60 countries. Students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and come from across the globe to study in the heart of the Arab world are an important part of the AUC experience. Coverage up to 30%. Certificate scores are a factor in selection for this category. *All eligible scholarship applicants will automatically be considered for this scholarship based on certificate scores. Applicants for the international diversity category must apply to AUC as international students. Talents AUC recognizes students who have distinguished themselves in the areas of Athletics, Music and Performing Arts, and Arts . Coverage up to 30%, certificate scores, videos and documents evidencing talent are factors…