Sawiris Distinction Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

The scholarship is offered to all fields of study in partner universities. The applicant decides the selection of the university and field of study.

• Arab Academy for Science Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT)
• Galala University
• ESLSCA University

Depending on the field of study.

• Tuition fees
• Textbooks or laboratory supplies and a laptop
• Accommodation for expatriates at the university dorms
• Living allowance
• Necessary accessible equipment

• To be an Egyptian national residing in Egypt (preference will not be given to dual nationality holders).
• Recent graduates from high school (Thanaweya Amma) or its equivalents with a minimum score of 85%.
• To submit a certified medical proof of disability and/or medical card.
• Applicants must receive proof of admission/conditional admission by the time they complete Sawiris Foundation’s application.
• The scholarships are awarded based on financial need as well as merit and character demonstrated through academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and social behavior.
• Accepted students must stay in Egypt for 3 years after graduating.
• Preference will be given to Takaful and Karama program beneficiaries.

To access the scholarship application link, kindly click the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CLBCNG2

• Personal Photo.
• A copy of your birth certificate.
• A copy of your national ID.
• A copy of your guardians national ID (noting that your guardian will sign the scholarship contract).
• A copy of your first secondary grade transcripts.
• A copy of your second secondary grade transcripts.
• A recommendation letter from one of your school teachers.
• A copy of certificates of academic excellence, training courses, and community activities, if any.
• A copy of your English language proficiency test, if any.
• A certificate or report of proof of disability, from an accredited government agency.
• Copy of integrated service card for people with disabilities (if applicable).
• Takaful and Karama program proof (if applicable).
• Initial acceptance letter from the university you wish to enroll in through the scholarship.
• Parental consent for you to join the scholarship.

The committee includes panelists from Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and representatives of partner universities.

The scholarship applicant is required to have already applied to the university he/she wishes to enroll in and to have fulfilled all the requirements needed from the university. Admission into the Sawiris Distinction Scholarship for Students with Disabilities does not guarantee university admission.

For applicants to the AASTMT

• Students wishing to apply for admission to the Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport must take the Cambridge English Placement Test. Please note that exam registration is available on the AASTMT website after completing the online application process for studying at the academy through the following link: https://aastmtic.aast.edu/admission/application/ui/
• The cost of the application file for studying at the Arab Academy is 1800 EGP, which is refundable only in the case of being awarded a scholarship.
• If you still have inquiries, you can contact the university scholarship team through the following email: elhamo_azab@aast.edu

For applicants to the Galala University

• If you are interested in attending Galala University, please contact the university scholarship team through the following email: Sneo@Gu.edu.eg

For applicants applying to the ESLSCA University

• If you are interested in attending ESLSCA University, please check the admission requirements via the following link: https://www.sawirisfoundation.org/media/ESLSCA%20-%20Admission%20Requirements.docx
• If you still have inquiries, you can contact the university scholarship team through the following email: usr@eslsca.edu.eg

Please click the following link: https://www.sawirisfoundation.org/media/(V2)%20FAQs%20for%20PWDs%20Scholarship.pdf

For Inquiries, please contact us at: Email: apply.pwd@sawirisfoundation.org