Great news for those aspiring to study in the USA! The AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship (AU EGLS) 2026 is now open for international students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. Offered by American University in Washington, D.C., this fully funded undergraduate scholarship promotes academic excellence, leadership, and global engagement. It covers full tuition, room, and board for four years, provided the recipient maintains strong academic performance. The scholarship aims to support students who are committed to improving underserved communities in their home countries. For Fall 2026, two full scholarships and eight partial scholarships are available. If not selected for the full award, applicants may still qualify for partial funding by demonstrating additional financial support. Apply before the deadline!
Eligibility Criteria :
International students will be given preference if they have:
- Overcome major obstacles and difficulties
- originate from various and underrepresented global or socioeconomic backgrounds.
Candidates ought to exhibit:
- Excellent leadership abilities
- A background in community involvement and voluntary work
- dedication to meeting the issues in their native nations
Extra consideration is given to pupils who:
- are presently enrolled in high school or secondary education
- will graduate in June 2026.
Students must achieve one of the following test scores in order to be considered for the AU Emerging Global Leader Scholarship 2026:
- TOEFL iBT: 85+
- IELTS score: 6.5+
- SAT EBRW: at least 610
- ACT English: at least 25
- PTE: at least 60
- Duolingo: more than 120
Country: USA
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Benefits :
- All costs incurred by American University are covered by the AU Emerging Global Leader (EGL) Scholarship.
- It makes studying in the USA more affordable for international students by covering all tuition costs.
- Accommodations such as housing and board are also covered by the scholarship.
But it doesn’t include:
- Health insurance is required.
- Books and materials
- Air travel
- Other personal costs
- Subject to excellent academic achievement, the AU EGL Scholarship can be renewed for a maximum of four years of undergraduate study.
- The university also provides eight partial scholarships, each valued forty thousand dollars annually.
- This is a unique chance for international students to study in the US for an undergraduate degree without paying tuition.
Deadline: January 15, 2026
