American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship 2026

September 2, 2025 2 Min Read

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The American University Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) is designed for high-achieving international students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in the United States. It supports students committed to driving positive civic and social change in their home countries, especially in under-resourced and underserved communities.

Host Institution

American University, Washington DC, USA

Study Level and Field

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s degree)
Any field of study offered at American University

Number of Scholarships

2 full scholarships
Up to 8 partial scholarships

Scholarship Coverage

Full scholarship: Covers full tuition, room, and board
Partial scholarship: Up to USD $40,000 per year
Not covered: mandatory health insurance, books, airline tickets, and personal expenses (approx. USD $4,000 per year)
Renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study, subject to satisfactory academic performance

Eligibility

Preference goes to students who:

Have overcome challenges or come from diverse, underrepresented, or low-income backgrounds
Show leadership, volunteerism, or community service commitment
Intend to return home to contribute to local development
Meet English proficiency requirements
Are currently in secondary/high school and graduating by June 2026

Not eligible if:

You are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or dual citizen
You are already enrolled in or completed post-secondary studies in the U.S. or elsewhere
You graduated secondary school before 2023

Application Deadline

15 January 2026 (annual deadline)
Course starts August 2026

How to Apply

Applicants must:

Apply to American University using the Common Application or Coalition Application.
Complete the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship application.
Follow the international admissions process.

All applications must be submitted by 15 January 2026.