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New, EducationUSA – Study in the USA!
http://youtu.be/3SdmghDVJ58
EducationUSA
Video Clip
Shawn Renee LentEducationUSA Advising Coordinator
AMIDEAST Cairo, Egypt
Yasmine ElRoweinyEducationUSA Adviser
AMIDEAST Cairo, Egypt
Your EducationUSA
Team in Cairo
EducationUSA can help you every step along the way.
5 Steps to U.S. Study
1.Research Your Options
2.Finance Your Studies
3.Complete Your Application
4.Apply for Your Student Visa
5.Prepare for Your Departure
This is the first question to ask yourself.
Why do I want to study in the U.S.?
Why Study in the U.S. of all places?
Flexibility
Critical-thinking
State-of-the-art
Facilities
International
Experience and
Networking
4,500+ Choices
Quality
English language
practice
Value
Student-centered
approach
Working closely with
professors
Diversity
Opportunities for
High School Students
Financing Your Education - Undergraduate
Need-Based Financial
Aid
Tuition = $49,000
Living = $11,000
Total = $60,000
Subtract…
Amount you can pay = $9,000
Equals…
Award Package = $51,000
Merit-Based Scholarships
Tuition = $46,000
Living = $12,000
Total = $58,000
Subtract…Average Award = $52,000
Equals…
Projected Cost = $6,000
The nation’s oldest schools, with prestigious reputations and high
selectivity.
• Cornell 16%
• Brown 9%
• Yale 7%
• Princeton 8%
• Harvard 6%
• Dartmouth 10%
• Columbia 7%
• Penn 12%
“Full-Need-Met” Schools / Ivy League
Always remember that finding your “Best Fit” is more important than ranking.
Other Need-Based Aid Universities
• Stanford 6%
• University of Chicago 13
%
• MIT 8%
• Duke 13%
• CalTech 11%
• Johns Hopkins 17%
• Northwestern 13%
• Washington University in
St. Louis 16%
• Bates College 24%
• Hamilton College 27%
Assess your personal/family contribution. Find programs that fit your budget.
Lower Tuition Options in the U.S.
• Tuition Waivers
• Delta State University
• Minot State University
• Wayne State College
• Northern State University
• City University of New York
• Dickinson State University
• Midwestern State University
• West Texas A&M University
• Bemidji State University
• The Ohio State University: Chillicoth
• University of Michigan: Flint
• Community College 2+2 plan
Where merit-based aid is most common, goes to more students.
Merit-Based Scholarship Schools
• Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture (AZ)
• Webb Institute (NY)
• Cooper Union (NY)
• Hillsdale College (MI)
• Furman University (SC)
• Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering (MA)
• Denison University (OH)
• Trinity University (TX)
• Samford University (AL)
• Briar Cliff University (IO)
• University of Nevada – Reno (NV)
• Thousands more…
Where merit-based aid includes full or nearly full tuition.
Merit-Based Scholarship Schools
• Boston College (MA)
• College of William and Mary (VA)
• Duke University (NC)
• Kenyon College (OH)
• New York University (NY)
• University of Miami (FL)
• University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill (NC)
• University of Oregon (OR)
• University of Southern California (CA)
• University of Virginia (VA)
• Vanderbilt University (TN)
• Many more…
American University Emerging Global
Leader ProgramWHO?
• Current high school students (final year)
• GPA 3.8 / TOEFL iBT 95 or Local TOEFL 600
• Overcome obstacles, socio-economic difficulties
WHAT?
• Bachelor degree program at American University
(DC) tuition and accommodation.
• Four years (They also have a one semester
program.)
CONTACT
www.american.edu/admissions/international/egls.cfm
Middle East Partnership (MEPI)
Tomorrow’s Leaders ProgramWHO?
• Egyptian high school students (final year)
• TOEFL ITP 490 / Strong academic record
• Maturity, Flexibility and Leadership Potential
WHAT?
• Bachelor degree at American University in Beirut or
Lebanese American University
• Four Years
CONTACT
www.amideast.org/tl
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program (OSSP) -
undergrad WHO?
• Current Egyptian high school students (final year)
• GPA 3.5/90% in Thanaweyya Amma
• English Proficiency (TOEFL 100+)
• SAT 2100+ and three SAT subject tests 600+
WHAT?
• Full-tuition at Stanford University: Bachelor degree
in Engineering, Economics, Political Science, Finance or
Management
• Four years
CONTACT
Between the Lines: International Writers’ Program for Students
WHO?
• Age 16-19
• Poets, dramatists, fiction and non-fiction writers
• English and Arabic Proficiency
WHAT?
• Residency program at a University of Iowa
• Two weeks
CONTACT
Opportunities for Current
Undergraduate Students
Scholarships from U.S. Universities
available to Transfer Students
• University of Iowa
• Boston University
• University of Minnesota
• Montana State University
• City University of Seattle
• Washington University
• Ferris State University
• University of Arkansas
• Many more…
Middle East Partnership (MEPI) Student Leaders Institutes Program
WHO?
• Current undergraduates (first, second, third year)
• English Proficiency
• Demonstrated Leadership
WHAT?
• Summer intensive leadership program
• Five weeks
Deadline Dec 16th
CONTACT
Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) for Student Leaders Program
WHO?
• Current undergraduates (first, second, third year)
• English Proficiency
• Demonstrated Leadership
WHAT?
• Summer program at a U.S. university
• Four - Six weeks
Deadline Dec 17th
CONTACT
Study in the U.S. while attaining your degree from Egypt.
Medical Electives in the U.S.
Opportunities for
Graduate Students
Financing Your Education - Graduate
Assistanceships/PhD
Tuition waiver
(full or partial)
Stipend
Benefits
Research/Travel grant
Fellowships/Scholarships
Full or Partial
Loans
Often for professional schools and offered through the university. U.S. citizen cosigner required by external loan agencies.
WHO?
• “Very good” or “Excellent”
• All fields except medicine, veterinary, and dentistry.
• English Proficiency (Inst. TOEFL 550)
• Two years post-graduate experience
WHAT?
• Masters degree program in the U.S.
• Two years
CONTACT
Fulbright Student Program -
Masters
WHO?
• Registered masters or doctoral thesis at an Egyptian
university
• “Very good” or “Excellent”
• English Proficiency (Inst. TOEFL 550)
• Two years post-graduate experience
WHAT?
• Research in the U.S.: travel allowance, stipend, etc.
• Six to nine months
CONTACT
Fulbright Student Program – Non-degree
WHO?
• Graduate of Technical School/Institute OR Bachelor’s
degree holder with 70% and 2 yrs experience in other field
• English Proficiency (Inst. TOEFL 400)
• Age 25-30 with no overseas experience
WHAT?
• Certificate program at a community college in the U.S.
• Travel allowance, housing, visa, tuition, stipend, et all.
• One academic year
CONTACT
[email protected] (due December 24)
Fulbright – Community College Initiative (CCI)
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program –
graduateWHO?
• GPA 3.5 or “Very Good” (overall)
• TESTING - GRE: 1000+ (in the Verbal & Quantitative
sections) & 4.5/6+ (in the Analytical section of the exam).
Or 302+ on the new GRE test. GMAT: 650+. TOEFL: 100+.
• Three years work experience
WHAT?
• Master’s of Business Administration or Master’s
of Construction Management at Harvard, Stanford or
MIT
• Two years
CONTACT [email protected]
IIE Scholarship Programs
• Scholarship to cover 40% of tuition for the one-year full-time
Master of Laws program at Fordham in New York
• USAID Lotus
• Egypt Fellows Program in partnership with the Ministry of
Finance, Harvard and MIT http://bit.ly/1onMJk0
• MBA Programs
• Exxon Mobil Middle East and North Africa Scholars Program
CONTACT
Citadel Capital Scholarship Programs
WHO?
• Egyptian graduates under 35 years
• Financial need
• Acceptance letter from a foreign university
• Two years work experience
WHAT?
• Masters degree
• Two years
CONTACT
Opportunities for
Artists and Writers
(non-degree)
WHO?
• Experienced and talented artists
• English proficiency (no TOEFL required)
• Will strengthen their field in Egypt
WHAT?
• Specialized seminars/workshops, Networking
• Six to nine months
CONTACT
Fulbright Student Program (Artists)
Iowa International Writers’ Program
WHO?
• Poets, dramatists, fiction and non-fiction writers
• English Proficiency
• Published at least one book
WHAT?
• Residency program at a University of Iowa
• Three months
CONTACT
Between the Lines: International Writers’ Program for Chaperones
WHO?
• Age 25-40, interested in honing creative writing skills
• Demonstrated experience working with young
people
• English and Arabic Proficiency
WHAT?
• Residency program at a University of Iowa
• Two weeks
CONTACT
Opportunities for University
Professors, Scholars and
Other Professionals
WHO?
• Mid-career professionals, Bachelor degree holders
• English Proficiency (TOEFL iBT 70+)
WHAT?
• Ten months of Non-degree course work, independent
projects, internships, consultations with U.S. faculty or
experts, field trips, and special seminars
• Travel, stipend, tuition, and other benefits
CONTACT
Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
FLTA (Foreign Language Teaching Assistant)
Eligibility:
FLTA applicants must be teachers of English or in
training to become teachers of English and should possess a
university degree at the beginning of the program.
Fluency in English is mandatory, demonstrated by a score of n
o
less than 213 (CBT) or 550 (paper-based) on the TOEFL.
Applicants must demonstrate maturity, dependability, integrity
and professionalism.
Applicants should be between 21 and 29 years old at the time o
f application.
Teach Arabic in the U.S. with the Teachers of Critical Languages Progra
m
Is a citizen of Egypt and currently resides in Egypt
Is currently a full time teacher of English or Arabic as a Foreign Language in a
primary or secondary (K-12) school in Egypt
At the time of application, has at least four years of classroom teaching
experience
Has a firm understanding of Modern Standard Arabic
Has at least a Bachelor’s degree
Has English language proficiency in written and spoken English; and
Has submitted a complete application package.
Deadline January 8th
TCLP is merit-based and open t
o anyone who:
Middle East Partnership (MEPI) Civic Education Leadership Fellowship
WHO?
• University professors and scholars in public affairs
• English Proficiency
• Involved in curriculum development and teaching
WHAT?
• Fellowship at the Maxwell School for Public Affairs
• One academic semester
CONTACT
Middle East Partnership (MEPI) Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program
WHO?
• Civic and democratic reform leaders age 25-40
• English Proficiency
• Five years work experience
WHAT?
• Fellowship at the Maxwell School for Public Affairs
• Three months
Deadline: Dec 16th
CONTACT
WHO?
• Experienced professionals for higher education
• English Proficiency
• Will strengthen curriculum in Egypt in one of the
following areas: American civilization, American Politics and
Political Thought, Contemporary American Literature, U.S. Foreign
Policy, Journalism and Media, or Religious Pluralism
WHAT?
• Specialized seminars/workshops, Networking
• Six weeks
Deadline Dec 3rd
CONTACT
Study of the United States Institutes (SUSI) Scholar Institutes Program
WHO?
• Women age 28-43
• English Proficiency
• Emerging business leaders or managers
WHAT?
• Mentoring program with FORTUNE Magazine’s Most
Powerful Women Leaders
• Four weeks
CONTACT
FORTUNE/State Department Global Women’s Mentoring Program
WHO?
• Women in the tech field with 2-5 years experience
• English Proficiency
• Bachelors degree
WHAT?
• Professional mentorship and exchange program at
leading technology companies in Silicon Valley
• Five weeks
CONTACT
TechWomen Program
Medical Residencies and Observerships in the U.S.
www.facebook.com/groups/eamtarmaingroup
Willamette MBA Global Diversity Scholarship
Applicants with a bachelor ,who have excellent admission credentials
(a strong record of academic success, excellent references and
essays, and outstanding professional performance in the application
process and the interview), a minimum 590 GMAT score or a GRE
score averaging 154, completed the Willamette MBA application
process by 15th, and are admitted to the Willamette Early Career and
Career Change MBA program may be eligible for an Atkinson School
Global Diversity Scholarship of $5,000, in addition to an Atkinson
School merit-based scholarship.
For more info visit http://willamette.edu/mba/full-
time/financial_aid/scholarships/global-diversity-scholarship.html
Every little piece counts. And every university is different.
The “Application Package” for the U.S.
• Application Fee and Form – Your answers to questions and lists.
• Statement of Purpose and other Essays
• 2-3 Recommendation Letters
• Official Academic Records/Transcripts
• Exams (SAT/ACT, GRE, GMAT) Scores sent from testing agency.
• TOEFL iBT (or IELTS) Results sent from testing agency.
• Writing Samples, Research Papers, Portfolio, Other
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Financial Aid Form and Documents as Proof
• Interview
• School Form: details of your high school. For Common App only.
Take your research seriously. You have many free tools to help.
Search Tools and Resources
Global network of centers and thorough
website/app.
EDUCATION USA
AMIDEASTInformation on testing, test prep, and
fields of study.
COLLEGE BOARDFantastic tools and resources for
undergraduate study, incl. SAT.
PETERSONSFantastic tools and resources for graduate
study, incl. GRE.
CHEADatabase of accredited American education
institutions.
US Embassy
http://egypt.usembassy.gov/mobile/pa/allxchgs.htmllist of exchange programs.
Our Facebook Community
Study USA - Egypt
www.youtube.com/EducationUSATV
@EducationUSAEG
Thank you and Good Luck!
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