Abdulhadi H Taher Scholarship 2026 in Egypt | Fully Funded

The Abdulhadi H Taher Scholarship 2026 in Egypt is an endowed scholarship established in 2018 by the late Dr. Abdulhadi Hassan Taher to support Egyptian and Saudi students who demonstrate financial need and outstanding academic performance. The scholarship provides full or partial tuition and fees, and also covers housing for students from outside of Cairo.

The American University in Cairo (AUC) is an independent, English-language, private research university located in Egypt. It offers American-style learning programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. AUC is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive educational environment, helping students identify their career goals and gain work experience while studying.

Abdulhadi H Taher Scholarship Benefits

• Full or partial tuition and fees

• Accommodation coverage for Saudi Arabian applicants or Egyptian applicants living outside Cairo and Giza

Eligibility Criteria

• Egyptian and Saudi Arabian students are eligible to apply

• Applicant must be enrolled in Thanaweya Amma in AY 2025-2026 or its equivalent in other certificates

• Applicant must achieve a score of not less than 97% in the science section and 94% in the arts section in Thanaweya Amma or its equivalent in other certificates

• The candidate must have demonstrated financial need

• Applicant must pass either IELTS with a minimum band score of 6 and writing score of 6, or TOEFL with a minimum total score of 76 and writing score of 20

Documents Required

Applicants need to submit official secondary school transcripts, birth certificate, and one recent passport photos in colour, and essay with 300 – 500 words: How will they benefit from their  education at AUC, recommendation letters, extracurricular activities.