2013 Emerging Global Leader Undergraduate Scholarship at American University(AU) in USA

Eligibility

To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must be secondary school students (not university students) applying as first-year (freshman) students for the fall (August) 2013 semester 

Students must apply Regular Decision only and must submit the AU EGLS application, the Common Application and AU Supplement, and all supporting documents by January 15, 2013 

Preference will be given to international students who have overcome various obstacles and challenges as well as those from diverse and under-represented global and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

The most competitive applicants should have: 

1.   A minimum 3.8 GPA equivalent (or in the top 10 percent of graduating class) for 9th-12th grades 
2. A demonstrated commitment to service and advancing the needs of people in their home country 
3.   Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, with a minimum 90 TOEFL iBT (with no subscore lower than 20) or 6.5 IELTS (with no subscore lower than 6.0) 
4. Demonstrated leadership, volunteerism and community service 

What does it cover
The scholarship provides full tuition, fees, room and board for one first-year (freshman) high-achieving international student who will need a visa to study in the United States (preference will be for those who need an F-1 or J-1 student visa). 
It is renewable for a total of four years of undergraduate study, based on continued satisfactory academic performance.

How to Apply: You are required to submit your application through the online common system. See link below. https://www.commonapp.org/Application/RegisterApplicant.aspx

Scholarship Application Deadline: January 15, 2013. All application materials must be submitted by this date. If you have any questions about applying, please contact intadm@american.edu. 

For more information: http://www.american.edu/admissions/international/egls.cfm