How Egyptian students can apply

Are you enrolled at an undergraduate program in Egypt? Have you completed two years of undergraduate study majoring in a humanity or a social science? Would you like to complete your Bachelor's degree in the United States? All you need to do is apply for the Partnerships in Learning Undergraduate Studies Scholarship Program (PLUS).

What is the PLUS Scholarship?

A PLUS scholarship puts a U.S. degree within the grasp of the outstanding undergraduate student who previously had little access to such opportunities. Once in the U.S., PLUS students receive intensive English language training and pre-academic preparation before enrolling in an undergraduate studies program leading toward a Bachelor of Arts degree. PLUS scholarships support fields of study that have not traditionally been funded in the past including liberal arts, the humanities, and the social sciences.

Who Are PLUS Students?

The PLUS program is an open, merit-based competition. PLUS students exhibit academic excellence, leadership potential, and a desire to enhance relations between the United States and their home countries and who traditionally may not have access to American higher education. Seventy students representing eleven countries in the Middle East and North Africa were selected in 2004.

PLUS Eligibility Requirements

• A citizen, national or permanent resident qualified to hold a valid passport issued by the country in which you reside

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (at time of application) and have completed at least two years of undergraduate study, with a minimum GPA of B+, or “Very Good”

• Academic major in a field within the liberal arts, humanities or social sciences

• Minimum English language proficiency of 450 TOEFL/ITP or 133 TOEFL/CBT at the time of application

• Able to demonstrate leadership potential, adaptability, and aptitude for educational and cultural exchange

• Able to begin the exchange program in the United States during spring 2005

• Able to receive and maintain a U.S. J-1 visa

• From an under-represented and/or economically disadvantaged community

• Committed to returning to your home country upon completion of the program

Please Remember!

PLUS Scholarships fund liberal arts education. Applications will NOT be accepted from candidates in fields of engineering, architecture, business, finance, economics, accounting, computer science, medical and applied health sciences.

Application Deadline

If you are interested in applying for a PLUS scholarship, please complete the application to determine your eligibility. The Application must be received by October 21, 2004 and will be accepted at the following location:

AMIDEAST/Cairo

23, Mossadak Street

Dokki, 12411 Giza

AMIDEAST/Cairo encourages all candidates to apply as early as possible. Only complete applications will be considered for screening. Selected applicants will be called for an interview in early November 2004.

You can download the Application and Recommendation Letter by clicking on the links below:

Application

Recommendation letter