2026 American University Emerging Global Leaders Scholarship for Bachelor

Eligibility Criteria

You are NOT eligible to apply if:

• You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, U.S. pending permanent resident, or dual citizen of the U.S. and another country.
• You are enrolled in or have already begun any post-secondary studies at another university in your home country or the United States.
• You graduated secondary school earlier than 2023.

Application Process

Required Documents:

he AU Emerging Global Leadership Scholarship application process involves two steps:

• Step 1: Applicants who wish to be considered for AU EGLS full or partial scholarships must first submit their Common application and all supporting documents before January 15, 2026.
• Step 2: Submit the AU EGL Scholarship application and essays via your applicant portal by the required January 15, 2026 deadline. You must complete Step 1 before submitting the AU EGLS application. Late applications will not be considered.

We recommend that AU Emerging Leader Scholarship applicants apply Regular Decision for Fall 2026, though some early applicants may be deferred for further consideration for the AU EGLS award. Finalists and award winners will be notified by April 1st, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact  .