Unlock your academic future with the Future Scholars Scholarship (منحة علماء المستقبل), launched officially by the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR). This fully funded national initiative provides high-achieving public school and STEM graduates with comprehensive university tuition coverage, living stipends, and placement in Egypt’s leading national universities.
Full Scholarship Benefits & Financial Coverage
- 100% Tuition & Living Coverage: Covers full academic tuition fees and monthly living allowances throughout the entire undergraduate degree until graduation.
- GPA Retention Requirement: Scholars must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent starting from their second academic year to retain full funding.
- Language & Leadership Upskilling: Includes supplementary training programs to enhance English language proficiency, personal communication, and leadership capabilities.
- Inclusive Geographic Distribution: Ensures fair geographic seat allocation across all Egyptian governorates, with dedicated seats reserved for students with disabilities (ذوي الهمم).
- Direct Bank Disbursement: Each accepted scholar is required to open a personal bank account at a bank licensed by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to receive direct living and housing stipends.
Eligible Academic Fields & Specializations
The scholarship provides full undergraduate funding across top-demand, modern scientific disciplines:
- Medical & Health Sciences: Human Medicine (الطب البشري), Nursing (التمريض), and Veterinary Medicine (الطب البيطري).
- Engineering & Technology: Engineering (all major branches), Computer Science, and Artificial Intelligence (الحاسبات والذكاء الاصطناعي).
- Applied Arts & Design: Applied Arts (الفنون التطبيقية) and Art & Design (الفنون والتصميم).
- Agriculture & Tourism: Agricultural Sciences (الزراعة) and Tourism & Hotels (السياحة والفنادق).
- Humanities & Heritage: Archaeology (الآثار).
Participating National & Specialized Universities
Scholars will be placed in accredited National (Ahlia) and specialized universities across Egypt:
- Specialized National Hubs: Nile University, French University in Egypt (UFE), Egyptian E-Learning University (EELU), Egypt University of Informatics (EUI), Galala University, Alamein International University, King Salman International University, and New Mansoura University.
- Governorate-Based National Universities: National universities affiliated with Cairo, Ain Shams, Alexandria, Mansoura, Assiut, Menoufia, Zagazig, Beni Suef, South Valley, Minya, Helwan, East Port Said, Benha, Luxor, New Valley, Damanhour, Suez, Sohag, Sadat City, Damietta, Tanta, Fayoum, Kafr El-Sheikh, and Ismailia.
Strict Eligibility & Socioeconomic Criteria
- Egyptian Nationality: Applicants must hold Egyptian nationality exclusively.
- Secondary Education Qualification: Must have completed Thanaweya Amma at an Egyptian public government school or graduated from a STEM School with top academic standing, meeting the minimum score thresholds published by the initiative.
- Socioeconomic Requirement: Applicants must be beneficiaries of the “Takaful & Karama” social solidarity program OR be among students officially exempted from public school tuition fees by the Ministry of Education.
- Exclusivity of Funding: Applicants must not hold any concurrent scholarship or financial sponsorship from another organization.
- Disciplinary Record: Must have a clean behavioral record with zero academic or disciplinary dismissals.
- Legal Commitment: Both the student and their legal guardian must sign the official scholarship terms agreement.
Step-by-Step Application & Selection Workflow
- Step 1: Portal Access: Access the official MOHESR scholarship portal using your National ID and the Secret Code (الرقم السري) printed on your Thanaweya Amma certificate.
- Step 2: Electronic Matching: The system will electronically rank and display eligible faculty choices based on your high school score and the geographic location of your secondary school (or the nearest available governorate).
- Step 3: Admission Testing: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to take a mandatory admission exam (اختبار قبول) administered by the coordination system.
- Step 4: Final Selection: Successful test candidates will be officially nominated to complete enrollment and bank account setup procedures.
- Application Window: The portal opens strictly from August 29, 2026, until September 2, 2026.
Document Checklist & Technical Submission Rules
To ensure your digital application is accepted without automated rejection:
- Desktop Requirement: Submit your application exclusively via a desktop computer or laptop to ensure proper form rendering and file upload stability.
- Required Documents: Clear scans of the Student National ID, Guardian National ID, and the signed Student & Guardian Agreement form.
- File Naming Protocol: Name each uploaded file with the student’s name and document type (e.g., Ahmed_Ali_National_ID).
- Format & Size Limits: Documents must be in PDF format and personal photos in JPG format, with every single file strictly under 1 MB in size.
