Tomorrow’s Leaders Undergraduate Scholarship Program (TLU)

Mission

The Tomorrow’s Leaders Undergraduate Scholarship Program seeks to support academically qualified, but economically disadvantaged students by providing a four to five-year academic matriculation, civic education and community service opportunities to secondary school graduates in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Tomorrow’s Leaders will create a strong foundation for a cadre of civic-minded, intellectually able, and professionally skilled university students, well-prepared to become future community and business leaders.

Vision

Our vision is to be recognized regionally and internationally for exemplary scholarship management and excellent leadership development practices and to play an effective role in addressing the challenges facing the Arab region through our well-trained and professionally and intellectually developed graduates and change agents. 

Values

In our implementation of program activities and internal and external interactions, we are committed to observing the following values:

• Individual and social responsibility: We believe that individuals are accountable for their actions and choices in life, and, as members of the community, our individual actions have an impact on others. We believe that individuals should engage positively with others in working on benefiting the immediate community and society at large.
• Integrity: We believe that our actions and expectations should be consistent with our values and beliefs. We practice what we preach.
• Student-Centeredness: We believe that meeting students where they are is the only way to guide them to where they need to be. We strive to address students’ needs through our tailored programs.
• Human rights: We believe that all individuals are born free and equal in dignity and rights and that they are endowed with reason and conscience. They should be provided with equal opportunities and shall not be subject to discrimination on any basis including race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, property, birth or another status.
• Life-long learning: We believe that the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and personal and professional development should continue throughout one’s lifetime.

Tomorrow’s Leaders Undergraduate program has four main pillars. Through their time at AUC, TLU scholars develop their leadership potential and skills, their gender sensitization, actively engage in the civic community, and advance as young professionals who are ready to change the world.

1. Leadership Development: TLU scholars attend various training about leadership. Furthermore, they sharpen their skills through their hands-on participation in different clubs and organizations both within and outside the walls of AUC.
2. Civic Awareness and Engagement: “Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It is important for the person who serves as well as the recipient. It’s the way in which we ourselves grow and develop” - Dorothy Height, Social Activist. TLU scholars passionately take on healthy roles in the lives of their communities. 
3. Professional Advancement: Through volunteer and internship opportunities, as well as professional guidance and coaching, TLU scholars embark on the journey of professional development from their freshman year.
4. Gender Sensitization: Students participate in lectures, seminars, courses, and workshops related to gender awareness and equity issues.

1. A four-year leadership development, gender sensitive and civic minded curriculum that aims to enhance students’ awareness and skill in these respective areas in relevance to their communities.
2. A four-week public service/volunteer experience internship prior to students’ graduation.
3. A semester in the United States matriculating at a partnering institution and participating in a part-time, semester-long volunteer/community service component in their sophomore/junior year.
4. Support for each scholarship recipients’ own self-designed civic service project.
5. Over the course of the scholarship experience, participation in regular (e.g. quarterly) Tomorrow’s Leaders events, to include: roundtable discussions led by public and private sector leaders; professional presentations and discussions with current Tomorrow’s Leaders Undergraduate scholarship alumni and other networking events.
6. Participation in a two-direction mentorship program that includes meeting, on a regular (e.g. quarterly) basis, with a public or private sector community leader serving as the recipient’s mentor. Current scholarship recipients should also serve as mentors to incoming recipients.
7. Participation in regular (e.g. quarterly), community-wide volunteer/service events planned by the University throughout the TLU’s academic tenure.

1. Applicants must be citizens of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia,  West Bank/Gaza, or Yemen.
2. U.S. citizens and U.S. legal permanent residents are not eligible to apply.
3. Current high school seniors or applicants who graduated from high school in 2024.
   1. Applicants from Iraq, Libya, Syria, West Bank/Gaza, and Yemen who graduated high school in 2023 are also eligible.
   2. Current high school seniors must maintain their high academic achievement and pass their leaving exam.
4. Demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English. Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 80, received within two years of admission date (August 2025).
5. Demonstrate financial need. Applicants should be underrepresented or economically deserving students and should provide supporting financial documentation.
6. Ability to travel and start their undergraduate program in August 2025.
7. Strong academic credentials. 
8. Maturity, adaptability, and leadership potential.

The TLU program provides the following opportunities and services for the students selected into the program during the term of their undergraduate studies (program) as defined herein:

1. Full coverage of all applicable charges for enrollment, tuition, and fees.
2. University medical insurance coverage.
3. Costs associated with entry visa and residency permits.
4. One laptop for the duration of the program.
5. A monthly living allowance, a net of $600 USD is paid out in EGP. 
6. A yearly book allowance, and coverage of supplies for academic purposes, for up to a net of $600 USD is paid out in EGP.
7. Full housing coverage in a double room occupancy in university dormitories for the months during the academic year when the student is engaged academically or with TLU program-related activities.
8. Two roundtrip tickets to their home country only (does not include students who are Egypt residents at the time of their application/admission): one for winter break and one for summer break.
9. Leadership training and workshops, including team building, goal setting, time management, work ethics, public relations, networking skills, and other related skills.
10. Access to a dedicated Tomorrow’s Leaders Wellbeing Counselor to provide a safe and supportive environment for students to gain self-awareness, explore personal goals, develop strategies for personal growth, and receive overall support.
11. Exposure to and engagement in different community development projects and/or internships in their home countries to learn about different forms of intervention and apply such learning back in their respective countries.
12. Access to university and TLU program-related academic advising, mentoring services, learning services, and tutoring support.
13. The TLU program provides opportunities for eligible students to participate in a semester abroad program at select institutions in the US for the fall or spring semester. 
14. Eligible students can apply for funding for a one-time opportunity
15. All senior students who have a cumulative average of 3.0 GPA or above and are applying to graduate schools may request a compensation of up to $500 that can be solely used to cover graduate school applications and associated fees such as tests.

Each TLU student is required to abide by the terms and conditions in the Student Agreement in addition to the university’s terms, conditions, policies, and procedures. As a TLU student, you commit to the following:

1. Orientation: You are required to attend the TLU Orientation and AUC Orientation in your first semester.
2. GPA Requirement:  You are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for the duration of your undergraduate program.
3. Academic Course Load: You are prohibited from failing/dropping/withdrawing from more than two courses throughout your participation in the TLU program.
4. Graduation Plan: You are required to graduate within the time frame of the awarded scholarship.
5. Travel: International travel requests, including traveling to and from home country for winter and summer home breaks, must be submitted at least four weeks ahead of any international travel.
6. Program of Study: You must satisfactorily fulfill the requirements of your chosen degree program and undertake a full-time program of study. You are required to declare a major by the end of sophomore year.
7. Attendance: You are required to actively attend classes in line with the university attendance policy indicated in each course syllabus.
8. Extracurricular Activities: You are expected to engage positively and effectively in at least one extracurricular or community service activity each academic semester during your study, allocating the time needed to perform each of the required activities.
9. Program Activities: You are required to actively participate in TLU program meetings, workshops, seminars, retreats, and conferences.
10. Internship: You must complete one approved, substantive internship of at least 120 hours before the approved graduation date.
11. Capstone: You are required to finalize and submit a civic service capstone project during your senior year.
12. Gender Course: TLU students are required to complete at least one gender course.
13. Travel after Graduation: If you were not a resident of Egypt at the time of application to the program, you are required to exit the country of study within a month of graduation to return and contribute to your home country.

Fill the application found Here.