Sawiris Penn Scholars Application & Program Details

The Sawiris Penn Scholars Exchange Program brings up to five scholars from the architecture engineering and electrical engineering programs at Ain Shams University to the University and fully immerse them in the Penn experience. Selected students will study at the University of Pennsylvania for a full academic year, fully immersing themselves in the academic and student life fabric of Penn. Applications for the 2023-2024 academic year open on January 5, 2023 and the deadline to apply is February 26, 2023. Review the information on the page to learn more and access the application.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be Egyptian nationals currently enrolled in the architecture engineering or electrical engineering programs at Ain Shams University.

  • Will have completed at least two years of study at your home university by the start of the program.

    • Students will be enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences but may be eligible to take classes in Penn’s other undergraduate schools, pending approval by their Sawiris Penn Scholars Exchange Advisor.

  • Undergraduate applicants only.

  • Equivalent of a US 3.0 GPA recommended.

  • Proof of English language competency via either an IELTS score of 7.5 overall band, TOEFL-iBT score of 100, TOEFL-PBT score of 600, or DuoLingo English Test score of 120. Test scores must not be older than two years by the end date of application.

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Application Information & Dates

To apply for the Sawiris Penn Scholars Exchange Program interested students should open an online application.

Interested students should also consult with the International Collaboration Office for the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University for detailed application instructions after starting an application.

Once the application is opened, students must submit the following in order to be considered for the program:

  1. Completed online application.

  2. Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended, with English translation and US equivalencies must be sent directly from the home institution.

  3. One letter of recommendation from a professor or faculty member addressing the academic background/abilities of the student, which is to be submitted by following the online application instructions.

  4. Response to two application essay questions as outlined below:

    • Describe your educational history and background, making sure to address both academic and nonacademic experiences that are relevant to your participation in the Sawiris Penn Scholars Exchange Program. Please also be sure to note whether your records and transcripts accurately reflect your academic ability. (250-word maximum)

    • Explain your goals for participating in the Sawiris Penn Scholars Exchange Program. Please address why you are interested in studying in the United States, and why you wish to study at Penn specifically, as well as some of the coursework you are interested in, and campus resources you plan to utilize. Be as specific as you can about how this program will support your current academic program and your future academic and professional goals. (400-word maximum)

  5. Proof of English language. Applicants whose native language is not English must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo English Test (DET) scores to demonstrate English proficiency as outlined below:

    • TOEFL-IBT (Internet-Based Test) score of 100 or TOEFL-PBT (Paper-Based Test) score of 600. Students should use 2986 as the TOEFL Destination (DI) Code.

    • IELTS score of 7.5 overall band score, sent to Penn Abroad via the IELTS website. An unofficial copy should be uploaded for verification by the University of Pennsylvania.

    • Duolingo English Test score of 120. Results should be sent via Duolingo by filtering institution type to “Other”, then sending the score to The University of Pennsylvania, College of Liberal and Professional Studies.

    • Test scores must not be older than two years by the end date of application.

Important Dates

Activity / Requirement

Key Dates

Application Opens

January 5, 2023

Information Session

January 6, 2023

Application Due for Fall '23 Admission

February 26, 2023

Application Review, including interviews (in collaboration with Ain Shams, Foundation, Penn)

March 13-18, 2023

Admissions Decision Communicated to Students

April 1, 2023

Student Arrival to the Philadelphia Airport (PHL)

August 17, 2023*

Sawiris Penn Scholars Pre-Orientation Program

August 18 – 22, 2023*

*Subject to change as the orientation program is confirmed

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2023-2024 Academic Year

The University of Pennsylvania Academic Calendar for the 2023-2024 Academic Year provides important information on semester dates and deadlines. For a full listing of key dates for the 2023-2024 Academic Year at the University of Pennsylvania, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Penn Academic Calendar 2023-2024

Key Dates

Sawiris Penn Scholars Pre-Orientation

August 18 – 22, 2023

New Student Orientation

August 23 – 28, 2023

First Day of Fall Term

August 29, 2023

FALL TERM BREAK

October 12 – 15, 2023

Last Day of Fall Class

December 11, 2023

Reading Days

December 12 – 13, 2023

Final Examinations

December 14 – 21, 2023

Fall Term Ends

December 21, 2023

WINTER BREAK

December 22, 2023 – January 17, 2024

First Day of Spring Term

January 18, 2024

SPRING BREAK

March 2 – 10, 2024

Last Day of Spring Class

May 1, 2024

Reading Days

May 2 – 5, 2024

Final Examinations

May 6 – 14, 2024

Spring Term Ends

May 14, 2024

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Contacts

Ain Shams University – Dr. Angie Eldamak, Faculty of Engineering (angie.eldamak@eng.asu.edu.eg)

University of Pennsylvania – Michael Griego (griegom@upenn.edu)

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Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be Egyptian nationals currently enrolled in the architecture engineering or electrical engineering programs at Ain Shams University.

  • Will have completed at least two years of study at your home university by the start of the program.

    • Students will be enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences but may be eligible to take classes in Penn’s other undergraduate schools, pending approval by their Sawiris Penn Scholars Exchange Advisor.

  • Undergraduate applicants only.

  • Equivalent of a US 3.0 GPA recommended.

  • Proof of English language competency via either an IELTS score of 7.5 overall band, TOEFL-iBT score of 100, TOEFL-PBT score of 600, or DuoLingo English Test score of 120. Test scores must not be older than two years by the end date of application.

fact_check

Application Information & Dates

To apply for the Sawiris Penn Scholars Exchange Program interested students should open an online application.

Interested students should also consult with the International Collaboration Office for the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University for detailed application instructions after starting an application.

Once the application is opened, students must submit the following in order to be considered for the program:

  1. Completed online application.

  2. Official transcripts from each college and/or university attended, with English translation and US equivalencies must be sent directly from the home institution.

  3. One letter of recommendation from a professor or faculty member addressing the academic background/abilities of the student, which is to be submitted by following the online application instructions.

  4. Response to two application essay questions as outlined below:

    • Describe your educational history and background, making sure to address both academic and nonacademic experiences that are relevant to your participation in the Sawiris Penn Scholars Exchange Program. Please also be sure to note whether your records and transcripts accurately reflect your academic ability. (250-word maximum)

    • Explain your goals for participating in the Sawiris Penn Scholars Exchange Program. Please address why you are interested in studying in the United States, and why you wish to study at Penn specifically, as well as some of the coursework you are interested in, and campus resources you plan to utilize. Be as specific as you can about how this program will support your current academic program and your future academic and professional goals. (400-word maximum)

  5. Proof of English language. Applicants whose native language is not English must submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or Duolingo English Test (DET) scores to demonstrate English proficiency as outlined below:

    • TOEFL-IBT (Internet-Based Test) score of 100 or TOEFL-PBT (Paper-Based Test) score of 600. Students should use 2986 as the TOEFL Destination (DI) Code.

    • IELTS score of 7.5 overall band score, sent to Penn Abroad via the IELTS website. An unofficial copy should be uploaded for verification by the University of Pennsylvania.

    • Duolingo English Test score of 120. Results should be sent via Duolingo by filtering institution type to “Other”, then sending the score to The University of Pennsylvania, College of Liberal and Professional Studies.

    • Test scores must not be older than two years by the end date of application.

Important Dates

Activity / Requirement

Key Dates

Application Opens

January 5, 2023

Information Session

January 6, 2023

Application Due for Fall '23 Admission

February 26, 2023

Application Review, including interviews (in collaboration with Ain Shams, Foundation, Penn)

March 13-18, 2023

Admissions Decision Communicated to Students

April 1, 2023

Student Arrival to the Philadelphia Airport (PHL)

August 17, 2023*

Sawiris Penn Scholars Pre-Orientation Program

August 18 – 22, 2023*

*Subject to change as the orientation program is confirmed

date_range

2023-2024 Academic Year

The University of Pennsylvania Academic Calendar for the 2023-2024 Academic Year provides important information on semester dates and deadlines. For a full listing of key dates for the 2023-2024 Academic Year at the University of Pennsylvania, please refer to the Academic Calendar.

Penn Academic Calendar 2023-2024

Key Dates

Sawiris Penn Scholars Pre-Orientation

August 18 – 22, 2023

New Student Orientation

August 23 – 28, 2023

First Day of Fall Term

August 29, 2023

FALL TERM BREAK

October 12 – 15, 2023

Last Day of Fall Class

December 11, 2023

Reading Days

December 12 – 13, 2023

Final Examinations

December 14 – 21, 2023

Fall Term Ends

December 21, 2023

WINTER BREAK

December 22, 2023 – January 17, 2024

First Day of Spring Term

January 18, 2024

SPRING BREAK

March 2 – 10, 2024

Last Day of Spring Class

May 1, 2024

Reading Days

May 2 – 5, 2024

Final Examinations

May 6 – 14, 2024

Spring Term Ends

May 14, 2024

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Contacts

Ain Shams University – Dr. Angie Eldamak, Faculty of Engineering (angie.eldamak@eng.asu.edu.eg)

University of Pennsylvania – Michael Griego (griegom@upenn.edu)