AUC-Funded Scholarships
AUC Scholarship for Refugees
This scholarship offers full support to refugee students who wish to study at AUC.
Applicants must meet the below criteria:
- AUC admission requirements
- Proof of refugee status (Blue card for refugees and a yellow card for asylum seekers)
- Demonstrated financial need
- Expected to graduate and hold a high school certificate in the academic year 2023 - 2024 or hold a high school certificate no earlier than 2020 plus submission of proof of any academic achievements or be a transfer student with not less than 60 US credit hours with a minimum grade “C” or above in each subject for admission consideration.
- Pass one of the following English proficiency tests. Tests must be completed no more than two years before the first day of the term for which applicants are applying.
- International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS) with a minimum band score of 5.5 and a writing score of 5.5. To learn more about IELTS exams, visit www.ielts.org.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum total score of 62 and a writing score of 17. To learn more about TOEFL exams, visit www.ets.org.
- DUOLINGO test with a minimum score of 115 -120. To learn more about Duolingo exams, visit www.englishtest.duolingo.com.
The scholarship covers:
- Full tuition and fees
- AUC housing fees for a double room
- Monthly stipend
To apply:
To apply for this scholarship, make sure that you have selected the scholarship check box in the AUC admissions application.
Deadline for fall 2024:
Early deadline: March 15, 2024
Regular deadline: June 1, 2024
Important Note :
Students who apply for admission after the deadline can still apply for scholarships. Awards will depend on the availability of slots. If you meet the eligibility criteria for this scholarship and are interested in applying, please do the following: (1) check the Donor Scholarship box in the scholarship section of the admissions application and (2) send an email with the subject line "AUC Scholarship for Refugees" to: [email protected] and you will be sent a link to access the donor scholarship application.