American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) for International Bachelor's Students

The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship pays full tuition plus room and board for international students who want to earn a Bachelor's Degree in the United States. American University in Washington DC runs the award. It is meant for students who plan to go back to their home country and work on improving under-resourced, underserved communities there. The selection looks for high-achieving applicants with a record of civic and social change.

American University, Washington DC, USA

Any undergraduate study offered at the University

Two (2) full scholarships are available and up to 8 partial scholarships

The scholarships are targeted to international students from any country who are not U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or dual citizens of the U.S. and another country.

The AU EGL scholarship covers all billable AU expenses (full tuition, room and board). The scholarship does not cover non-billable expenses such as mandatory health insurance, books, airline tickets and miscellaneous expenses (approximately U.S. $4,000). On the other hand, AU EGL partial scholarships valued at up to US$40,000/per year.

It is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance.

Preference will be given to:

1. International students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and underrepresented global and socioeconomic backgrounds.
2. A demonstrated commitment to leadership, volunteerism, community service, and to advancing the needs of people in their home country.
3. Students who meet our English Proficiency requirements.
4. Students who are still enrolled in secondary/high school and graduating by June 2026.

You are NOT eligible to apply if:

• You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or 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 secondary school earlier than 2023.

Applications are currently closed.

To apply to the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship, you must apply and complete the AU EGLS application, Common or Coalition Application, and international admissions process by 15 January 2026.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.